Applicants from outside the EU
The definition of EU/Non-EU applicants is based on fee assessment criteria. If you are unsure whether you are an non-EU or EU applicant, please visit the Undergraduate Fee Assessment page or the Postgraduate Fee Assessment page.
How do I know if I am EU or non-EU?
- 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 you should review the following assessment pages: the Undergraduate Fee Assessment page or the Postgraduate Fee Assessment page. If you have any queries determining your eligibility please contact international@iadt.ie
How do non-EU applicants apply?
If you are deemed to be a non-EU candidate for fees purposes, you should apply directly to IADT (for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate) – see https://iadt.ie/study/international-students/ for more details.
EU candidates apply directly to IADT for Postgraduates and apply to CAO [www.cao.ie] for undergraduate degrees.
Level 9 Full-Time Postgraduate Degrees
Postgraduate Application Form 2024
Postgraduate programmes available for Non-EU applicants
- DL901 MA in Screenwriting for Film + Television
- DL904 MSc in Cyberpsychology (PART TIME & ONLINE ONLY)
- DL908 MSc in User Experience Design (PART TIME & ONLINE ONLY)
- DL907 MA in Art + Research Collaboration
- DL934 MA in Design for Change
- DL914 MA in Design for Change | AWARD MODULES (IDS Graduates only)
Level 8 Full-Time Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate International Application Form | Non-Restricted Courses 2024 – Formstack
Key Dates and Deadlines
For International (non-EU) applicants applying to First Year entry there is a rolling deadline throughout the academic year. We strongly advise that all applications are completed by the priority deadline of 1st February 2024 and that you submit your portfolio (if required) by the 11th March 2024.
Please note applications are now closed for our restricted courses. We cannot accept International applications to restricted courses.
The following programmes are still open for applications:
Please note you will not be made an offer for a restricted programme if you have not submitted or passed your portfolio.
If English is not your first language then you will need to submit evidence of one of the qualifications listed below before an offer of a place can be made. A copy of the relevant certificate must be submitted with your application.
English tests must be taken within the last 2 years to be considered valid.
Acceptable qualifications 2024/25
| Qualification | Details |
| IELTS | Composite score in the range 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component |
| TOEFL | Computer based test 215 or Internet based test 90 |
| UCLES | Proficiency in English Grade C or Advanced English: Grade A |
| DUO LINGO ENGLISH TEST | An Overall score of 120 is required with no less than a score of 110 in the following components: Literacy; Comprehension; Conversation; Production |
| LanguageCert ESOL | The minimum score is B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill taken with no more than 3 months between components. |
Where a student visa application is applicable one of these tests is required, without exception. Please check under the individual programme requirements for any specific variance in entry requirements.
If you do not currently hold the relevant certificate, please indicate which certificate (and examining body) you intend to submit, and when you intend to undertake the assessment. These must be submitted by the 17th of May 2024 to enable us to process them before offers are made.
Contact Details:
For all Admissions Queries please email admissions@iadt.ie
For all non-admissions related queries please contact the International Office at international@iadt.ie