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What is the Trinity-Manipal Engineering Transfer Programme?
The Trinity-Manipal Engineering Transfer Programme is a 2+2 credit transfer agreement between Trinity College Dublin and the International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Students complete the first two years of their undergraduate engineering curriculum at ICAS in India and transfer to Trinity College Dublin for years three and four to graduate with a Trinity degree.
Why Manipal Students Choose Trinity Engineering?
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, providing Manipal students with an elite gateway to the European technology sector.
- Trinity is ranked 1st in Ireland and 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). It also holds the No. 1 spot in Ireland for employer reputation and alumni outcomes.
- Trinity’s central Dublin location places students in immediate proximity to the Dublin's Innovation District.
- Students gain access to a network of over 500 industry partners, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Intel, and Pfizer.
- Upon graduation, international students are eligible for the Third Level Graduate Programme, allowing them to remain in Ireland to work for 1 or 2 years depending on their level of study.
- Ranked as the 35th most international university in the world, Trinity hosts students from 126 countries, with Indian students representing the second-largest non-EU cohort.
Accreditation and Global Recognition
The engineering degrees awarded by Trinity College Dublin are professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland. As a signatory of the Washington Accord, this accreditation ensures that Trinity engineering qualifications are internationally recognized, providing graduates with global professional mobility.
Drawing on the expertise of the School of Engineering and the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity, this programme focuses on delivering a research-inspired, outcome-based educational experience to students.
Eligible students will pursue the first 2 years of their course in India before transferring to Ireland for years 3 and 4 of the degree programme, subject to achieving the required grades.
Additionally, qualified students can apply to pursue a Masters (MAI) qualification by completing one further year at Trinity.
5 Engineering Majors to Choose from:
- Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
For further information please visit: www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/courses/engineering
Note: Programmes and programme titles may be subject to change.
- Completed application form (available from the School of Engineering E-mail: internationaleng@tcd.ie)
- Documentary proof of nationality
- Transcript of academic record
- Letter of recommendation from the Principal, Manipal (or designee)
- Passport sized photograph
- TOEFL / IELTS test results not needed
28 February
Students apply directly to the School of Engineering.
E-mail: internationaleng@tcd.ie
March / April
Conditional offers made.
End of May
Candidates receive 4th semester results and transcript and submit these to the School of Engineering.
Mid-June
Successful candidates receive firm offer and apply for visa.
September
Induction at Trinity
Students who have successfully completed two years in ICAS, have completed specified pre-requisites, and have secured a CGPA of at least 3.2 or equivalent over two years are eligible for consideration for advanced entry into the engineering programme at Trinity.
English language requirements are waived for ICAS students and Trinity will provide a supporting letter for the visa application process.
Fees and Scholarships
All students are liable for fees. Fees are subject to change and current fees for the programme can be viewed here: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments
Scholarships are available, please contact internationaleng@tcd.ie for further details.
Application Deadline
Students must apply to Trinity by 28 February.
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