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Applying as a Mature Student
Mature Students make up approximately 10% of the Student Body at IADT. To find out more about applying to IADT as a Mature Student please consult our admissions website.
Applications on the grounds of mature years is open to those who are over 23 years of age on 1 January prior to entry. This entry route seeks to recognise all of the applicant’s prior learning both formal and experiential (e.g. through work or life experience).
To apply as a mature student to IADT’s Undergraduate Programme please follow these steps:
- Research the courses offered by IADT and their requirements for mature applicants
- A small number of IADT programmes have additional entry requirements for Mature students. Further information can be found HERE
- Read the additional information for Mature Applicants – You will find detailed information on the requirements to apply for each degree programme as a mature applicant in the section on CAO.
- Apply to the CAO by 1 February – Applications to IADT on the grounds of mature years are made via the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Full details of the application process and payment for EU applicants are available on the CAO website. NON-EU Mature student should contact admissions@iadt.ie directly to discuss.
- Provide Supporting Documents – As a mature applicant you are seeking to be assessed for entry on more than just your academic qualifications. This means that you will need to provide supplementary information in addition to your completed CAO application form. Information such as a CV, personal statement, certificates of any courses previously taken, or examination results (where necessary) should be sent to the CAO within 7 working days of completing your CAO application and no later than 15 February. You can supply a tailored IADT personal statement separately when posting documents to CAO. If you have completed school leaving examinations, you may also be eligible to compete on points. If you completed the Irish Leaving Certificate in 1986 or later please ensure that you include your examination number in your CAO application. If the exams were taken prior to 1986, or are from another country, you should include an official copy of your results. Mature applicants can be considered on multiple grounds (e.g. mature, QQI-FET, Leaving Certificate) so please ensure you provide all relevant results
- Mature Applicants may be invited for an interview (Online or In person) as part of the application process.
Further information can be found here: – Central Applications Office (cao.ie)
Uversity Scholarship
Uversity’s scholarships are for adult learners to acquire a bachelor’s degree for the first time that will transform their lives and those around them.
Scholarships enable successful candidates to pursue a degree in any discipline in selected institutions on the island of Ireland. Preference is given to candidates enrolling on full-time programmes. Other programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 23 years by 1st January in the year of enrolment.
- Be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state, Switzerland or the UK or have permanent leave to remain in the Irish State.
- Be resident on the island of Ireland for 3 years of the last 5 years.
- Be applying, have applied or have been admitted to a bachelor’s degree in one of Uversity’s participating institutions for the relevant academic year.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply visit: https://www.uversity.org/
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31st March 2025.