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Foundation or pathway, Sciences. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland.
International Foundation Programme in Engineering, Science, and Health Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) -Mathematics is a foundation or pathway program in sciences at Trinity College Dublin, a public institution in Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1592.
First-year tuition is listed at 18,193 EUR and the application fee at 55 EUR. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to Trinity College Dublin typically receive a decision in 5 days and 9 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 33,248 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 | 18,193 EUR |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 15,000 EUR |
| Application fee (one time) | 55 EUR |
| Estimated first-year total | 33,248 EUR |
Our directory lists 34 foundation or pathway programs in sciences at 4 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 16,330 EUR, and the middle half cost between 16,330 EUR and 18,193 EUR.
At 18,193 EUR, International Foundation Programme in Engineering, Science, and Health Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) -Mathematics is 11% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 11,950 EUR to 26,500 EUR.
If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in sciences have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Programme - Continue to Bachelor of Science - Biological and Chemical Sciences (LM123) | University of Limerick, Limerick | 11,950 EUR |
| 2-Term Pathway Program - International Foundation Year in Business and Economics - Continue to Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology at University College Cork | UniHaven College, Maynooth | 16,330 EUR |
| 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Science | Dublin International Study Centre, Dublin | 26,500 EUR |
Working back from a Sept 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 |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Trinity College Dublin sets the exact entry requirements for International Foundation Programme in Engineering, Science, and Health Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) -Mathematics. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 18,193 EUR. Living costs are extra; Trinity College Dublin estimates 15,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 55 EUR. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 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.
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