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    Independent College Dublin

    Independent College Dublin is a specialist private higher education institution in the heart of the capital, offering practical, learner-centred study in business and dispute resolution.

    Updated 8 August 2026

    TrustEd Ireland authorisedQQI Level 8 and Level 9 awards ProgrammesFounded in 2007
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    Independent College Dublin · Ireland

    Overview

    About Independent College Dublin

    Independent College Dublin is a specialist private higher education institution based at The Steelworks on Foley Street, close to Dublin’s financial, technology and commercial districts. Established in 2007, the college delivers QQI-validated honours degrees and postgraduate study with a focused academic portfolio in business, marketing, accounting and finance, international business, and dispute resolution.

    Its teaching approach combines academic depth with practical application, encouraging students to analyse real business and legal challenges, communicate with confidence, and develop skills that can transfer into professional settings. The city-centre campus supports this experience through technology-enabled classrooms, a specialist business and law library, computer facilities, collaborative study areas, Moodle access, learner support, careers guidance, and organised social activities for international students.

    For Independent College Dublin, UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling with structured support from programme selection to final offer acceptance. Our service includes Bangladesh-specific profile review, document preparation guidance, application coordination, fee and intake planning, and post-offer preparation. Admission, scholarship and immigration decisions remain solely with the relevant authorities. 

    At a glance

    Key Highlights

    Authorised to use the statutory TrustEd Ireland mark for international higher education

    Quality Mark

    QQI-validated NFQ Level 8 honours degrees and NFQ Level 9 postgraduate study

    Academic Portfolio

    Business, marketing, accounting and finance, international business, law and dispute resolution

    Specialist Focus

    Selected full-time programmes offer September and February starts

    International Entry

    IELTS 6.0 for Level 8 and 6.5 for Level 9, with minimum band requirements

    English Requirement

    Homestay and city-centre apartment assistance available; pricing is provided on request

    Accommodation

    Limited and programme-specific; eligible Master’s applicants may pursue Government of Ireland funding

    Scholarships

    Recognition

    Rankings & Recognition

    TrustEd Ireland Authorised to use Ireland’s statutory quality mark
    QQI Awards NFQ Level 8 undergraduate and Level 9 postgraduate awards
    Education in Ireland Part of Ireland’s official international education network
    Mediation Accreditation MA in Dispute Resolution accredited by IPMO
    Accountancy Exemptions ACCA and CIMA exemptions available to eligible graduates
    Learner Protection Protection maintained for qualifying QQI programmes

    Catalogue

    Programmes at Independent College Dublin

    BA (Hons) Business Studies

    Bachelor'sBusiness, Management, Finance, Marketing & Information TechnologyOn Campus / Blended February

    €9,100/yr

    ৳13,00,208

    3 years

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    BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (February Intake)

    Bachelor'sAccounting, Finance, Taxation, Audit & Financial ModellingOn Campus February

    €9,100/yr

    ৳13,00,208

    3 years

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    BA (Hons) Marketing

    Bachelor'sMarketing, Digital Strategy, Consumer Behaviour & BusinessOn Campus / Blended February

    €9,100/yr

    ৳13,00,117

    3 years

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    BA (Hons) International Business (Top-up)

    Bachelor'sInternational Business, Strategy & Global ManagementIn Class February

    €9,300/yr

    ৳13,28,784

    1 year

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    MA in Dispute Resolution

    Master'sDispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation & Conflict ManagementOn Campus / Blended February

    €11,500/yr

    ৳16,43,005

    1 year

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    Eligibility

    Admission Requirements

    IELTS Academic: Level 8: 6.0, no band below 5.5; Level 9: 6.5, no band below 6.0
    TOEFL iBT: Level 8: 79, no band below 12; Level 9: 87
    PTE Academic: Level 8: 52, normally at least 46 per band; Level 9: 58.5
    Duolingo English Test: Level 8: 105, no band below 95; Level 9: 120

    Postgraduate Programmes: The full-time MA normally requires an upper second-class NFQ Level 8 degree or equivalent. Lower second-class applicants may be considered alongside relevant experience.

    Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: HSC, Alim or equivalent qualifications are assessed individually; no fixed Bangladesh percentage is published. Applicants needing preparation may use the approved OnCampus Ireland foundation pathway.

    Pathway / Pre-Master’s Entry: OnCampus Ireland provides approved foundation and Pre-Master’s routes, subject to meeting progression requirements.

    Work Experience & Interview: The MA normally expects two years of professional experience. A postgraduate interview is mandatory, and non-law graduates complete a bridging event.

    GMAT / GRE: No general GMAT or GRE requirement is published for the college’s current full-time degree programmes.

    Application Documents: Passport, certificates, complete transcripts, certified translations where required, English evidence and programme-specific documents; postgraduate applicants also provide a CV and personal statement.

    Application Portal & Fees: Apply online. Published non-EU tuition is €8,500 for September or €9,100 for February on the main Level 8 degrees, and €10,800 or €11,500 for the full-time Level 9 MA. Medical insurance is €130. 

    Calendar

    Application Deadlines

    September – Bangladeshi Applicants: The general non-EU deadline is the 1st week of June.

    February: Available on selected programmes. Apply ASAP; international payments may take 5–7 working days, and late enrolment is subject to availability, generally up to the 1st week of March.

    Undergraduate / Pathway Entry: Begin early for qualification assessment and follow the separate OnCampus Ireland timeline where a pathway is required.

    Visa-Suitable Study: Bangladeshi applicants should select an eligible full-time programme; part-time and selected professional courses do not support a study visa. 

    UnivEase Guidance Available

    For Independent College Dublin, UnivEase provides Bangladesh-focused eligibility review, document guidance, application preparation, fee planning and submission coordination.

    Note: Entry requirements, fees, intakes, deadlines, pathways and final decisions are controlled by Independent College and the relevant Irish authorities. 

    Funding

    Scholarships at Independent College Dublin

    Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
    Eligibility: Independent College · Eligible non-EU / non-EEA full-time MA offer-holders · Bangladeshi applicants included, subject to the annual call
    Amount: Full tuition fee waiver + €10,000 stipend for one year

    Independent College Tuition Promotions
    Eligibility: Selected programmes and intakes only · No standing general award is currently published
    Amount: Variable · Only where confirmed in an official notice or offer letter

    External or Sponsored Funding
    Eligibility: Applicants supported by an employer, government or recognised sponsoring organisation
    Amount: Variable · Controlled by the sponsor

    Funding is limited and competitive. Scholarship availability must be checked before applying for admission. No award or fee reduction is guaranteed. 
    Scholarship information for Independent College Dublin is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

    Student life

    Campus & Student Life

    Accommodation

    Homestays and city-centre apartments available at an additional cost.

    Campus Facilities

    Modern classrooms, breakout spaces, common room and rooftop café.

    Library & Digital

    Library resources, databases, computers, study areas and Moodle access.

    City-Centre Location

    Foley Street campus near transport links and Dublin’s business districts.

    Health Cover

    Private medical insurance required; Guard.Me charge currently €130.

    Student Support

    Induction, academic support, wellbeing services, activities and visa-renewal guidance.

    Independent College provides a compact city-centre campus with learning, library and student-support services in one location. Accommodation is arranged separately, so Bangladeshi students should confirm availability and budget early rather than assume housing is included with admission.

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