OVERVIEW
Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Established over 40 years ago, Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. They offer internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions.
They are a designated educational institute of Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Many former students have gone on to enjoy distinguished careers in Ireland and internationally, in fields as diverse as accountancy, business, computing, design, law, media, music and drama.
ADVANTAGES
– 7,000 students in 3 campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick
– Over the past 40 years, Griffith College has developed an enviable reputation for producing successful, prize-winning students, many of whom have gone on to prominent careers both nationally and internationally. The College’s School of Professional Accountancy has achieved first in the world placings on seven different occasions in ACCA examinations.
– Ireland’s largest private university
– Industry led faculty and programmes
– Employment focused, some progrmmes with 100% job approval
– Small class sizes
– Griffith College provides industry led education for all students, so they have the best chance of finding the best job when they graduate. Their lecturers do not just work at Griffith College, they work in industry, bringing experitise, up-to-date knowledge and an array of contacts to their classrooms
TUITION FEES
Academic Administration Fee: €250 per year – is applicable each academic year to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in addition to the tuition fees. Where a student commences a programme in the January intake, an Academic Administration Fee of €125.00 is applicable for the period January to August.
Bachelor´s Tuition fee
The amount of tuition fee to be paid will depend on the study programme, the location and your citizenship.
For example, Bachelor tuitions fees can range from €6,000 to €9,000 per year for EU students and generally tuition fee for a non-EU student would be: €12 795.
Master tuitions fees will depend on the programme and location
Dublin, from €9,000 to €32,000 per year
Cork and Limerick 14,000 to €15,000 per year
ADDITIONAL FEES/COSTS:
These are known as R.I.A.P. Fees:
– Registration Fee €250 Compulsory fee each academic year.
– International Student Support Fee €200 Compulsory fee each academic year.
– Protection of Enrolled Learner Fee €285*/ €245**/ €305*** Compulsory fee each academic year, calculated as 2% of total tuition fee, plus registration fee before scholarships.
QQI award fee is also due (only in award year):
Ordinary bachelor’s degree: €150
Honours bachelor’s degree: €200
Postgraduate Diploma/Master’s: €200
Scholarships and Bursaries
In 2021 all EU Living Abroad students enrolling in Cork or Limerick on full bachelor’s degree programmes will be awarded a 25% bursary (€1,500) for each year of study.
There are two categories of scholarships and bursaries available to Griffith College applicants from outside the EU – a Griffith College Cork (GCC) Bursary and an Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS).
The GCC Bursary is awarded to each applicant who is successful in being offered a place on a Griffith College Cork programme.
The Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS) is an additional scholarship which is offered to students who demonstrate a strong academic performance at the time of application. Scholarships are awarded to applicants at the time of admission to Griffith College Cork and are applicable in each year of study where a learner progresses from one year of a programme to the next, for more information see here.
ACCOMMODATION
You have to keep in mind that an €300 application fee payable online is required with all bookings.
Dublin Rooms
Students at Dublin campuses can take advantage of Griffith Halls of Residence, conveniently located on-campus. It houses over 600 students and is within walking distance of Dublin city centre on the South Circular Road.
The price ranges depends on the location and the type of room you require, and the location e. g.:
-Single room shared bathroom €30.36
-Single room privated bathroom €33.93
-Single room ensuite €38.93
-Large Single Ensuite from €46.43 to €56.69 per night or full academic year €500
For more information, see here
Cork Rooms
There are numerous student accommodation sites throughout the city.
Prices can range from €4947.00 – €5095.00 for 9 months (520 – 570/month).
For accommodation options in Cork City please see here.
Limerick Rooms
Limerick also has numerous student accommodation sites throughout the city.
The standard rates for the full academic year can be as follows:
€5,360 for a single bed ensuite room/€5,490 for a double bed ensuite room/€4,920 for the single bed non-ensuite room for full academic year (9 months – Sept – May)
For more accommodation options in Limerick please see here
LIVING EXPENSES
Your monthly costs can vary depending on where you are studying in Ireland, as well as the type of accommodation and your lifestyle, but on average, you may need between €7,000 and €12,000 per year.
You can also see Education in Ireland page for more information.
WHEN TO APPLY
As the visa process can take up to three months depending on the country, all international students should apply at least three months before their course is set to begin.
WELCOME TO IRELAND
About Griffith College Dublin
Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen’s Green on Dublin’s South Circular Road.
Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award-winning reputation for providing students with first-class lectures and excellent study material.
The academic year 2013/14 marked an important milestone for Griffith College as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding. During that time, many former students have gone on to distinguished careers in Ireland and internationally, in fields as diverse as accountancy, business, computing, design, law, media, music and drama.
The academic year 2013/14 marked an important milestone for Griffith College as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding. During that time, many former students have gone on to distinguished careers in Ireland and internationally, in fields as diverse as accountancy, business, computing, design, law, media, music and drama.
About Griffith College Limerick
Limerick’s position in the Mid-West region ensures that it is the best place from which to explore the many attractions of the West of Ireland. The Atlantic Ocean with its many beautiful beaches, the lake at Killaloe and the amazing Cliffs of Moher are all just a short drive from Limerick. Visitors to Limerick City will certainly have no problems in finding things to see and do. Here you will find traditional Irish music, top quality restaurants and many attractions to interest students, including cinemas, theatres, museums, concerts and a wide variety of sports amenities. Most importantly, the exceptional friendliness of the people ensures that students feel welcome and get maximum benefit from their course.
At the Limerick campus, they have a broad range of courses available to you in full-time, part-time and blended learning delivery modes. All of our qualifications are recognised worldwide and include courses in Business, Administration, Computing, Hospitality, Accounting, Engineering, Childcare, Social Studies and professional qualifications. Our courses range from Level 5 to Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Our validating partners include QQI, ACCA, Heriot-Watt University, Accounting Technicians Ireland, BTEC, ICM and ACELS.
Limerick is a vibrant, student-focused city. The College, based on O’Connell Avenue, is at the heart of the city, our urban campus. As a student, you will receive individual attention from our first-rate lecturers. With smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment, you have an excellent chance of gaining your qualification. Our staff will also assist you in finding employment post-graduation.
About Griffith College Cork
Griffith College Cork runs a variety of both full-time and part-time, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Law, Business, Journalism, Computing Science and Pharmaceutical Management as well as professional programmes in Law and Accountancy. The college is based on a large 5 acre campus on Wellington Road, close to the centre of Cork city. Griffith College Cork is strongly committed to the creation of a positive learning environment. This relaxed and productive atmosphere is achieved by developing a strong pastoral care ethos, evidenced by the open-door policy of lecturers, the operation of all lectures on a first-name basis, the provision of both written and oral feedback on formal and informal assignments, and the close, friendly working relationship between students and staff, all of which are based on a spirit of trust and collaboration.
-Built in 1909 by the Honan family, the Chapel has been witness to the many guises that this magnificent building has adopted, from hospital to third-level College and everything in between. The chapel is now deconsecrated and is an invaluable space in which events, concerts and of course graduations are held.
-Lecture rooms and computer labs are equipped with the latest technology. The ‘UbiCast’ facility allows lectures to be live streamed and recorded for students to view on the ‘Moodle’ platform. There are a number of computer labs dotted around the campus, these are available for students to use when classes are not ongoing.
-The radio studio allows our journalism students to output live broadcasts, record podcasts and conduct interviews as they would on any radio station in the world.-
Read more about life in Griffith’s different locations here.
Interested? To learn more about the university, your study options, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.