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Foundation or pathway, General studies. Dublin International Study Centre, Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland.
3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Joint Honours is a foundation or pathway program in general studies at Dublin International Study Centre, a public institution in Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1854.
First-year tuition is listed at 22,250 EUR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.
Plan for about 32,250 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 22,250 EUR |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 10,000 EUR |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 32,250 EUR |
Our directory lists 21 foundation or pathway programs in general studies at 6 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 16,330 EUR, and the middle half cost between 16,330 EUR and 16,330 EUR.
At 22,250 EUR, 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Joint Honours is 36% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 11,000 EUR to 26,500 EUR.
If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in general studies have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Foundation Studies for International Students | Technological University of the Shannon - Moylish, Limerick | 11,000 EUR |
| 2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Programme - Continue to Bachelor of Arts - European Studies (LM040) | University of Limerick, Limerick | 11,950 EUR |
| Higher Diploma - Academic Discourse and Skills- International Master’s Pathway (IMP) | University College Cork, Cork | 12,500 EUR |
| 2-Term Pathway Program - International Foundation Year - Business and Economics - Continue to Bachelors of Theology at St. Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth | UniHaven College, Maynooth | 16,330 EUR |
| International Foundation Programme in Law, Business, Economics, and Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama and Theatre Studies | Trinity College Dublin, Dublin | 16,678 EUR |
Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake, with January and sometimes May intakes at some institutions.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| May 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| July 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| September 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| December 2026 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Dublin International Study Centre sets the exact entry requirements for 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Joint Honours. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.
Students from India need a Study visa to study in Ireland. Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice) decides the application.
Irish institutions run English-taught programmes at every level and the immigration system publishes lists of eligible programmes. Check that your course is on the eligible list, then follow the online visa process.
The Third Level Graduate Programme allows eligible graduates a limited period to remain and seek work. The length depends on the level of the qualification. Check the current terms on the official site.
First-year tuition is listed at 22,250 EUR. Living costs are extra; Dublin International Study Centre estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Dublin International Study Centre, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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