Guaranteed Places at Top Universities in Ireland and the UK.

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1 Guaranteed Places at Top Universities in Ireland and the UK. Galway Limerick Cork Dublin Belfasr Leeds Liverpool Manchester Sheffield London

2 Ireland KEY FACTS Used to be part of UK for hundreds of years and became an independent country in Christ Church, Dublin. English speaking country. Population of 4 million. Member of E.U million population. Temperature averages 5º C in winter, 20º C in summer. Capital city Dublin - population 1 million. Flight time: Dublin to London is only 50 minutes. Famous for IT industry. Large US multinational IT companies have established their European headquarters in Ireland e.g. Intel, Microsoft, Dell, IBM, etc. IFSC, Dublin. Ireland is the second largest exporter of IT software in the World. Many job opportunities available for IT and Finance graduates in Ireland at present. Famous for International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Dublin. European headquarters for financial services. Education system and Universities in Ireland are similar to the UK education system. Politically neutral country. O Connell Street, Dublin.

3 Dublin KEY FACTS: Dublin Capital city of Ireland. Ha penny Bridge, Dublin. 1 million population. Over 1000 years of history. Famous cathedrals. Many restaurants, all types of food including Asian, Halal food, etc. Cosmopolitan city e.g. includes around 20,000 Chinese, 15,000 Muslims, 50,000 Polish, etc. Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Safe city, no major security problems. Different forms of worship e.g. Dublin Mosque - website Cost of living less than London. Croke Park, Dublin. Lough Tay, Wicklow.

4 Campus/Accommodation KEY FACTS Campus close to city centre of Dublin. 7 acre campus total 8,000 students, 3 colleges on campus including DIFC. New on-campus accommodation for 640 students in self catering apartments, 24 hour a day security. The DIFC building. Sports and social club activities. 8 computer labs with over 300 PC s. Large library facilities. Restaurants on campus. ACCOMMODATION On-Campus 2 minute walk from apartment to class. Home-stay (meals included) i.e. live with Irish family. Canteen facilities on campus. Rent house or apartment outside campus. On campus accommodation.

5 DIFC Background Set up in 1999 to run internationally recognised University Foundation Courses approved by Universities in Ireland and UK. Largest Independent Foundation College in Ireland. Over 500 students have transferred to Universities and colleges in Ireland and UK. Signed agreement 2004 with the Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) to be their exclusive college in Ireland running NCUK Foundation courses which guarantee a place into NCUK Partner Universities in Ireland and UK. Students come from different countries including China, India, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, etc DIFC students have been accepted to study in: IRELAND University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork etc. Royal College of Surgeons accepted first two students into their medical course. NCUK Agreement Signing Diarmuid Moroney, President DIFC, Terry Jeves, Academic Director NCUK, Jean Krasocki, CEO NCUK. UK University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, University of Leeds, etc.

6 Diagram of Courses Offered & University Partners Pre Foundation English Courses 3, 6 or 9 months. Starts every month. IFY International Foundation Year Business, Science, Engineering or Medicine. Entry - High School Certificate IELTS or equivalent PMP Pre Masters Programme Entry - 3 year Diploma or Degree IELTS or equivalent Starts October & January Starts September & January NCUK Partner Universities Ireland University College Dublin Dublin City University Dublin Institute of Technology National University of Ireland, Maynooth University College Cork National University of Ireland, Galway University of Limerick Queens University Belfast Ulster University UK Liverpool John Moores University University of Bradford Leeds Metropolitan University Sheffield Hallam University University of Leeds University of Sheffield University of Huddersfield University of Liverpool University of Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University University of Salford University College Cork. University College Dublin. University of Limerick.

7 Details Of Courses International Foundation Year is a 9 month foundation course for students who have completed High School in their home country (12 years study in duration) and the student must also have a minimum English level equivalent to 5.0 IELTS. This 9 month International Foundation Year prepares students for entry to Degree programs at Universities in Ireland and the UK. Courses start in January and September each year. Streams available include Business, Computers, Engineering, Science, and Health and Science. Pre Masters Programme is for students who have completed either a 4 year Degree or 3 year Diploma course at University in their home country. English level equivalent to 5.0 IELTS. The Pre-Masters Program (PMP) is to prepare University graduates from their home countries for entry to Masters programs at Universities in Ireland and the UK. (post-graduate) Foundation courses. These Pre-Foundation English courses start every month during year. Advantages of NCUK Foundation Course NCUK guarantees a place in one of their partner universities if student successfully passes their IFY or PMP exams (D grade = 40%). Students apply to Universities directly through NCUK application form (3 University choices in total). Student does not need to apply through UCAS (UK) or CAO (Ireland) University application systems. Foundation course includes module for EAP (English for Academic Purposes). NCUK Universities accept EAP exam grade as being equivalent to 6.5 IELTS level. No need for student to sit separate IELTS exam for entry to Partner University once they have scored the required EAP grade on their IFY or PMP Foundation course. PMP courses start in October (10 month course) and January (7 month course) each year. Pre Foundation English courses are for students with a minimum 4.0 IELTS English level and who need extra English classes before they would have the required minimum 5.0 IELTS English level to then join the IFY (undergraduate) or PMP

8 Application Procedure Feb 08 Irish Universities Visit DIFC October- Universities set entry requirements for courses. February- Universities visit DIFC campus to counsel students. March- Students complete NCUK application Form for undergraduate or postgraduate course (3 choices). April- Universities issue conditional offer letter showing exam grades required for place in University. June/July- Students sit final exams Grades are sent to Universities who send final offer letters. September- Students start in University Ireland/UK. UCD visit DIFC Student Counseling Service UCC visit DIFC Student Counseling Service

9 Photos of Past Students Amara Aretha Anyiam accepted to Royal College of Surgeons and is studying medicine. Aneta Dubrowloska, accepts scholarship award from Diarmuid Moroney President DIFC Aneta is now studying Commerce at NUIG Galway. Ali Al Haddah accepted to Royal College of Surgeons and is studying medicine. DIFC Students enjoy time out at Stephens Green, Dublin. Sun Nan accepted to University College Dublin (UCD) for Msc Agricultural Science. Chen Mingzhu, accepts scholarship award from Diarmuid Moroney President DIFC Chen is now studying Engineering at DIT, Dublin. Jianfang Lin from Zhejiang Province, China, studying a BA in Economics at the University of Manchester. Vasiliy Effimov from Russia studying a Business Degree at University College Dublin (UCD). Saudi Arabian students at DIFC Campus.

10 Work in Ireland NCUK courses offered by DIFC are recognised by: The Department of Education, Ireland and the 34 NCUK Partner Universities, including 8 in Ireland, 18 in the UK and 8 in Australia. Only students on Government Approved courses can work parttime while studying. Students can work part-time (20 hours per week) while studying and 40 hours per week during Summer holidays (June - August). Average rate of pay is 8 per hour. Non EU students will be allowed to work full-time in Ireland after graduating from an Irish University with a qualification in key areas such as I.T., Science or Engineering. They will no longer have to return home to apply for a work permit to work in Ireland from their home country.

11 Fees and Application Procedure Fees and Costs of Living Fees change each year. Visit for exact fees this year. DIFC fees are much lower than comparable colleges in London. Example January 2008: DIFC fees are 8,450 while Bellerby's College (UK) fees are 17,200. University fees can vary between Universities please check their web sites. Examples Business Degrees (3 years) around 10,000. Science and Engineering Degree (3 Years+) 13,000. Masters Course (1 year) 12,000. Cost of living in Dublin is less than London. Dublin average cost of living 800 per month. London average cost of living 1200 per month. Application procedure for DIFC courses Complete application form (on line or agent) and send to DIFC with copy of academic documents and English Certificate required (IELTS or TOEFL). DIFC will issue provisional offer letter. Student pays fees to DIFC (Irish visa requirement). DIFC issues final offer letter plus NCUK guarantee letter for visa application. Make visa application see visa website DIFC visa success rate is very high because our courses are linked to Irish Universities. Visa approved, send flight details, we arrange accommodation. Visa refused then full fees are refunded immediately, less administration fee.

12 10 reasons to choose Dublin International Foundation College Guaranteed place in University in Ireland or UK if pass exams. Own application system for University (NCUK 3 Choices) no need to apply through UCAS or CAO. No need to take IELTS exam, EAP exam is 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. Large campus facilities in centre of Dublin 7 acres, 8,000 students. Secure on campus accommodation available. Mix with other nationality students. High quality teaching and high success rate in exams. Contact details: Head Office DIFC info@difc.ie Phone: Fax: College DIFC, Griffith Campus, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Ireland. Students: students@difc.ie Or Agents: agents@difc.ie Web-site: We place 90% of our students who start courses on a suitable programme in University or college in Ireland or UK. Only college in Ireland approved by NCUK to run their Foundation Courses.