How do I apply for an entry visa for Ireland to study at National College of Ireland?

Yes NCI is a renowned college based in Ireland. It has been given 5 overall stars by QS. Some other ratings include:

5 stars:

• Employability
• Internationalisation
• Facilities
• Social Responsibility
• Inclusiveness
• Specialist Criteria in Accounting & Finance

Less than 5 stars:

• Teaching- 4 Stars

• Research-&n

For most courses at NCI students are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 overall with no less than 5.5-6.0 in any other band. Students can also submit the following tests:

• DET- 105-120+
• TOEFL iBT- 60-79 overall with no component less than 12-15
• PTE Academic- 50-58 overall with no component les

The International Office of NCI will contact students within 5 working days of receiving their application. In case a student is missing any documents after submission, admissions will email them so stay updated on your email timeline 

NCI suggests students to apply at least six months prior to the date of arrival at the university. This is mostly because visa processing can actually take up to 6 months of time. So ensure you have enough time to apply for a visa. Some countries may have earlier deadlines due to the visa proce

Yes, NCI Ireland does accept students, even with a gap year. Students may however, have to justify their gap year during the admission process. Gap years are not an issue as long as it not a very big one, and students meet the basic admission requirements for the course they're applying to.

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