What We Do Supports Education Ukrainian students in Ireland UPDATE - 11 September 2023 Confirmation received from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science (DFHERIS) regarding financial support for Ukrainian students and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Further information can be found here - Update from the Irish Universities Association (IUA) Also recent Newspaper reports - HERE and HERE Students who started university in 2022 and wish to continue in September 2023: Your fees will continue to be waived (free) as per last year (provided you are progressing) under the Temporary Tuition Fee Support Scheme You will continue to receive a monthly maintenance payment as per last year - €1,150 If you need to repeat a year or semester, or change your programme you will be liable for EU fees and will no longer be eligible for the supports above Students who wish to start 1st year of university in September 2023: You need to apply for a place at university via www.cao.ie prior to 01 May 2023. Your fees will be waived (free) under the Temporary Tuition Fee Support Scheme (same as last year) You will receive a monthly maintenance payment - €1,150 Students who started a two-year PLC course in 2022 and wish to continue in 2023: Your fees will continue to be waived (free) as per last year You will continue to receive a monthly maintenance payment as per last year, €6,115 paid in monthly instalments Students who wish to start a one-year PLC course in 2023: Your fees will be waived (free) as per last year You will receive a monthly maintenance payment as per last year, €6,115 paid in monthly instalments PLEASE READ THE GOVERNMENT WEBPAGE - AS PROGRESSION RULES APPLY. How to have your previous degree recognised in Ireland. Ukrainian - https://www.qqi.ie/sites/default/files/2022-03/naric-guide-ukrainian-2022.pdf English- https://qsdocs.qqi.ie/Downloads/User%20Guide%20for%20NARIC%20database%20010217.pdf Polish - https://qsdocs.qqi.ie/Downloads/NARIC%20Guide%20-%20Polish%202018.pdf Russian - https://qsdocs.qqi.ie/Downloads/Naric%20Guide%20-%20Russian%202018.pdf Queries to https://forms.qqi.ie/naric/award-queries English Language Classes There are 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the country that offer English language skills courses for adults. If you need to learn or improve your English, the ETB will assess your English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking and arrange appropriate language and other learning supports to help you develop your English. This service is free. Contact your local ETB here https://www.etbi.ie/etbs/directory-of-etbs/ Full details for Ukrainian holders of Temporary Protection are available on the government website below. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b95e5-ukraine-student-fees-and-financial-support-update/ Manage Cookie Preferences