Dublin International Foundation College
Dublin International Foundation College - Dublin, Ireland
Overview
DIFC offers high quality Business, Engineering and Health Science (Medicine) undergraduate and Postgraduate foundation courses such as our International Foundation Year (IFY) and Graduate Diploma which are validated by NCUK as a pathway to over 30 leading Universities in the UK and Ireland as well offering Pre-Foundation English courses. Since 1999, we have placed more than 800 International students into our Irish & UK partner universities such as National University of Ireland Maynooth, Galway, Dublin Institute of Technology, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, Bradford University & many more.
University Partners
DIFC has a truly excellent reputation among top Irish & UK universities where we have a very successful placement rate of 92%. Over the past 10 years and more, we have established partnerships with highly ranked Universities & third level technical institutes to provide students with the very best progression opportunities due to the following:
- Regular visits to and from highly ranked UK & Irish universities
- DIFC University Open days & 1-1 Counselling sessions where DIFC students meet a wide number of representatives from Irish & UK universities for advice on future study and career options.
- Dedicated student placement service for Business, Engineering and Health Science (Medicine) degrees where students have the chance to study in some of the top leading European medical universities such as Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (Dublin & Bahrain Campus locations), St Georges University of London, Masaryk University & Charles University of Eastern Europe.
First-class Facilities
DIFC is located on a 7 Acre Campus in the centre of Dublin, Ireland which has over 8,000 students, accommodation for 600 students, various Sports facilities, 500+ PC’s, Large Library facilities as well as a number of bars & restaurants on campus.
Accredited Courses
All our NCUK programs are approved by the Department of Education in Ireland. Our Pre Foundation English courses are accredited by the official Irish body ACELS - The Accreditation and Co-ordination of English Language which is part of the Department of Education and Science Ireland. These courses are for students who have an IELTS level between 4.0 – 5.0 to prepare them for entry onto our International Foundation Year or Graduate Diploma Course.
Guaranteed progression
Students that successfully complete one of our foundation courses are guaranteed a place at one of our partner universities for undergraduate or postgraduate degree study upon successful completion of their DIFC pathway program and meeting the progression standards set by the university.
DIFC Website Downloads
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You can download the DIFC prospectus from our website (Click here to download)
Dublin Student Life & Services
Dublin - the Cosmopolitan capital of Ireland has more than 1,000 years history with a high quality of life and a cost of living lower than in London as well as terrific employment opportunities with major global corporate brands having their European Headquarters based in the city especially within the Information Technology, Financial Services and Pharmaceutical sectors. By studying in Ireland with DIFC, students receive our complete package which includes English courses, advice with study visas; airport pick up, secure on-campus accommodation, homestay assistance as well as a full placement counseling and pastoral care service.
Why Choose DIFC?
- DIFC offers high quality Business, Engineering and Health Science (Medicine) undergraduate Guaranteed place in UK or Irish universities upon passing exams.
- DIFC have our own application system for University (NCUK 3 choices), there is no need to apply through UCAS or CAO.
- No need to take IELTS exam to enter partner degrees, DIFC EAP exam is a recognised English level for entry to the Universities in Ireland and the UK.
- Visa success is high because we can provide you with NCUK guarantee letter for University.
- Secure on campus accommodation available.
- High quality teaching and high success rate in exams.
- We place 90% of our students who start courses on a suitable programme in University or college in Ireland and the UK.
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