UPDATE - 11 September 2023

(We will update on the 2024/5 Academic Year as soon as we hear announcements from the Government)

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/