Intensive Course

Program overview

Intensive Course is a program program in general studies at Emerald Cultural Institute - Palmerston Park, a private institution in Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1986.

First-year tuition is listed at 7,800 EUR and the application fee at 250 EUR. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 22,090 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.

How the tuition compares in Ireland

Our directory lists 20 program programs in general studies at 4 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 9,200 EUR, and the middle half cost between 4,330 EUR and 11,740 EUR.

At 7,800 EUR, Intensive Course is 15% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 550 EUR to 18,480 EUR.

• All general studies courses in Ireland

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If budget matters, these program programs in general studies have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.

Plan for the Nov 2026 intake

Working back from a Nov 2026 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.

Entry requirements and documents

Emerald Cultural Institute - Palmerston Park sets the exact entry requirements for Intensive Course. For a program, applicants usually need the following.

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.

• Your most recent academic transcripts and certificates.
• A statement of purpose.
• References, and a CV where work experience is relevant.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Study visa

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.

• Choose an eligible course and institution and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer and pay any required fee. Check that the programme appears on the list of eligible programmes.
• Prepare proof of funds, private medical insurance, passport and academic documents.
• Complete the online visa application, pay the fee and submit supporting documents as instructed.

• Study in Ireland: full visa guide
• Irish Immigration Service
• Education in Ireland

After you graduate

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.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Intensive Course and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Intensive Course?

First-year tuition is listed at 7,800 EUR. Living costs are extra; Emerald Cultural Institute - Palmerston Park estimates 14,040 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is 250 EUR. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Intensive Course a degree?

It is listed as a program. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Ireland?

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.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Emerald Cultural Institute - Palmerston Park, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

More at Emerald Cultural Institute - Palmerston Park

• Academic Year Programme 1, 8,820 EUR first year
• Academic Year Programme 2, 11,740 EUR first year
• Academic Year Programme 3, 10,290 EUR first year
• Cambridge Examination Course – Advanced CAE, 3,900 EUR first year
• Cambridge Examination Course – FCE, 3,900 EUR first year
• CLIL in Action: A Practical Toolkit, 550 EUR first year
• Combined Course - Afternoon Individual Lessons, 17,400 EUR first year
• Combined Course - Morning Classes, 17,400 EUR first year