Can you tell me about universities in Ireland and their admission status for the September 2026 intake?
Most standard September intake deadlines at Irish universities such as Trinity, UCD, Galway, UCC and DCU have now closed, since undergraduate CAO applications closed by February with late options to May, and many postgraduate non-EU deadlines fell in July and August. Rolling admissions can still review late applicants.
Your realistic path into Ireland right now depends on whether you are applying through the CAO for undergraduate study or directly to a university for postgraduate study, since the two cycles close at very different points in the year. Standard September entry deadlines have largely passed, but that does not mean every door is shut.
Where the September Intake Cycle Currently Stands
| Applicant Type | Application Window | Status Right Now |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (CAO, EU applicants) | Opened November, regular close February 1, late option to May | Concluded for this intake, offers processed over summer |
| Postgraduate and non-EU international | Opens around November of the prior year, mostly rolling | Many deadlines passed between July and August, but rolling seats can still open |
Universities to Check Directly for Late Openings
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
- University College Dublin (UCD)
- University of Galway
- University College Cork (UCC)
- Dublin City University (DCU)
- University of Limerick (UL)
- Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
My Advice
Go directly to the admissions portal of each university on your shortlist and search for clearing or late non-EU vacancy notices rather than assuming the intake is fully closed. If nothing is open right now, start your next application at least a year ahead, since November is when most Irish universities reopen their cycle for the following September.
Ireland Jan or Sep 2027: Which Intake Can You Still Apply For?
Get a personalised timeline before deadlines close.
More Universities & admissions questions
- How much would I pay in first-year tuition for the International MBA program at York University, Toronto?
- What are some effective online German language classes for Indian students preparing to study in Germany?
- By when should my HEP point be completed, should it be this month to avoid delay in UK?
- If I apply to two courses at the same university, do I need separate letters of recommendation for each course or can I use the same letter for both?
- What are the chances of getting a conditional offer letter requiring IELTS even if I have a good 12th standard score?
- Is January 2027 intake possible for masters in business analytics in UK/UAE?
- Which universities in the USA offer MS Engineering Management for a B.Tech Automotive Engineering graduate, Duolingo 120 and ₹80 lakhs budget?
- Can I pursue an MBA abroad after completing a Bachelor of Science degree?
More Ireland questions
- Can I call my husband on a dependent visa after I go on a student visa for my masters abroad in UK/Ireland?
- Do I need to show living expenses in my bank account for visa purposes, and can I withdraw it after reaching Ireland?
- Can you tell me which colleges provide good scholarships, especially need-based rather than merit-based scholarships in Ireland/France for a Master's?
- Which country is more suitable for a Computer Science master's student who prioritizes lower costs and a strong job market, Germany or Ireland?
- After completing my studies, can I stay back in Ireland and apply for permanent residency for a Master's/Bachelor's?
- Will there be any problems if I do my studies offline abroad given the education structure is different from India in Ireland/Canada?
- Can you explain the difference between Germany and Ireland regarding dependent visas and family stay for a PhD?
- Is it possible to pursue a master's in artificial intelligence and machine learning abroad in Ireland/Singapore?