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Working with DIFC An Introduction

Why Study In Ireland? • STUDY in one of the best Higher Education systems in the world • SAVE up to 25% on the cost of your Foundation studies, compared to the UK • LIVE in the only English speaking country in the Euro Zone • EXPERIENCE living in one of the friendliest and safest countries in the world Image Area • CONNECT with leading global companies in the EU’s fastest growing economy • JOIN the 35,000 International students from 161 countries enjoying Ireland’s vibrant culture • STAY after your studies to gain International work experience

Who Are DIFC? Ireland’s largest independent University Foundation Programme provider • Successfully helped over 1, 1,500 s 500 stud tuden ents ts progress to Universities & Colleges in Ireland, UK and beyond since 2004 • Offering pathways to study in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA & Australia • Students from over 30 different countries • Exclusive delivery centre of NCUK International Foundation Year & Pre-Masters programmes in Ireland • Campuses located on Griffith College campus in Dublin & Cork cities • Galway centre opening September 2018

Who Are NCUK? Design, deliver & assess high quality, pre-university study programmes • Pathway to 16 top UK Universities • Over 30,000 students have benefited from study on NCUK programmes since 1987 • Globally connected • DIFC can guarantee entry onto nearly 4,000 degree programmes in the UK & Ireland Image Area

DIFC & NCUK University Partners Image Area AUSTRALIA, USA & OTHER UK

Medicine University Partners Image/ Image/ Icon Icon

Pathway to Irish Higher Education Institutions Dublin Cork Galway Centre of Cork English Galway English Schools English Studies College Language Centre Foundation Course DIFC Dublin DIFC Cork DIFC Galway Maynooth UCC NUIG University CIT GMIT Irish HEI NCI LIT LIT Griffith College WIT Shannon College Medical Partners All Medical European European Partners partners only partners only Wider NCUK Partner Network (See List)

Undergraduate Pathway International Foundation Year Aimed at International Students who have successfully completed high school examinations & want to study in Ireland or High School UK Certificate + IELTS • Assessed by NARIC as equivalent to A Levels International • 4 pathways available Foundation Year • Dublin Centre Sept / • Intakes: September & January • All 4 Streams Jan • Cork Centre • Intake: September • All 4 Streams • Entry Requirements • Successful completion of High School qualification Engineering Health Science Business • Minimum of 5.0 IELTS / Tech Science

Postgraduate Pathway Bachelor Degree + Pre-Masters Programme IELTS • Offers progression to Business/Management, Life Sciences & Pre-Masters Engineering postgraduate degrees Programme • Intakes: September / January / May (Dublin & Cork) Sept / • Entry Requirements Jan • Successful completion of Bachelor or Diploma qualification • Minimum of 5.0 IELTS • Course Content • English for Academic Purposes • Business or Life Sciences • Research Methods Life Business • 5,000 word dissertation Sciences

Direct Pathways to University - New Short-Term Courses IELTS with Academic Skills • 3 / 6 months • 5.5 – 6.5 IELTS • Direct placement into partner university • Fees: €3,500 / €6,500 Pre-Masters Preparation (Route C) • 3 months • Placement into partner university • Fees: €3,900 Short Term Academic Skills Course • 4 weeks • Fees: €1,500

University Placement Support Image/ Icon Weekly Tutorials University Visits University Counselling Placement Guarantee Application Support Fair

Visa Support after Placement Irish Visa UK Visa • Tier 4 Visa Application can be made from Ireland • No need for new visa application • UK University Visa letter provided on acceptance of • Visa extended with Final Acceptance from Irish offer University • Medical students need Medical Clearance Certificate, if applying from home country Other Countries Visa • Need to return to home country for new application • DIFC provides guidance and support for students going to a DIFC university partners

Student Success since 2009

Where Our Students Come From? Other 15% China 30% South Korea 7% Nigeria 7% South East Asia GCC 17% 24%

Student Support Student Services Accommodation • On-campus • Student wellbeing • Homestay • Pastoral care • Self-catering Student • Social activities Apartments Academic Support Guardianship • Expert staff • Students under • Weekly tutorials 18 years

What Our Students Say

Where Are They Now? Dr Azi Scott Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2016 Sunyeong Jeong Graduated Actuarial Science in 2014 Dr Ahmad Al-Rimawi Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2017 Dr Zeid Rifai Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2017

Tuition Fees for Courses Course Dublin Cork / Galway UK Comparison International Foundation €12,600 – 14,800 €10,000 – 12,000 €17,000 - 20,000 Year / Pre-Masters Living Expenses €12,000 €10,000 €15,000 - 18,000 Total €24,600 – 26,800 €20,000 – 22,000 €32,000 - €38,000 Estimated University Fees Irish University €12,000 – 20,000 Irish IT / Private College €9,000 – 12,000 UK University €15,000 – 24,000 Medicine €9,000 – 53,000

Why Students Choose DIFC • Friendly & Safe • 100% of students who Country successfully pass the Foundation programme achieve a University placement 824 € • Up to 25% saving on fees • Track record of success compared to UK students since • Graduate Visa Scheme – stay back option 2009

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