How to Determine if you are an EU or Non-EU Applicant
Answer the following questions to help determine your status:
- Were you born outside the EU/EEA?
- Have you, or your parents, lived outside the EU/EEA for 3 of the last 5 years?
- Are you a non-EU/EEA National?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, review the Undergraduate Fee Assessment or Postgraduate Fee Assessment pages.
For further clarification, you can contact us at admissions@iadt.ie.
How do I apply?
Undergraduate Programmes: Key Dates & Deadlines
- Application Opening: 5th November
- Restricted Programme Application Deadline: 1st February. (Portfolio-based programmes)
- Non-restricted Programmes Application Closing Date: 1st May
- Portfolio Submission Deadline: 18th March 2025 (if applicable)
Note: Applicants will not receive an offer for restricted/portfolio-based programmes if the portfolio has not been submitted or passed.
Assessing International Qualifications
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of one of the following qualifications before an offer can be made. EU candidates who have completed their secondary studies and achieved the minimum English score outlined here: UK / EU / EFTA Entry Requirements Link
If the grade in English is below the requirement or the result is more than two years old, the applicant must present evidence of equivalent competence in English Language in an IADT recognised English language test, see below list.
Acceptable Qualifications for 2025/26
| Qualification | Details |
| TOEFL | Computer-based test: 215 OR Internet-based test: 90 |
| IELTS | Overall score: 6.5 (no component below 6.0) |
| UCLES | Proficiency in English: Grade C OR Advanced English: Grade A |
| Duolingo English Test | Overall score: 120 (with no less than 110 in Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production) |
| LanguageCert ESOL | B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum score of 33 in each skill, all components taken within 3 months) |
If you do not currently hold a certificate, indicate which qualification you plan to submit and when you intend to take the test. All test results must be submitted by May 2025 to allow processing before offers are made.
Contact Information
If you would like more information about International Admissions please contact: admissions@iadt.ie / +353 1 2394621.