FAQs
What documents do I need to apply?
You will need academic transcripts (for the entry requirements for your country here and proof of English language proficiency, IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo.
Is there a January intake?
No, there is one intake annually in September each year.
Entry requirements for my country are not listed on the website. Where can I find them?
Please email IFP@tcd.ie confirming your country of residence and the degree you would like to study after the IFP, and we will confirm the entry requirements.
What are the English requirements?
The standard English requirement is IELTS: 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing with no element below 4.5) or TOEFL: 64 with 16 in writing or Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 80 with no subscore lower under 65 and a subscore of 80 in Literacy is required.
The higher English requirement is IELTS: 6.0 with no subscore below 5.5 or TOEFL: 72 with 20 in writing or Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 105 and no subscore under 95.
Please see here for more information regarding the English requirements for the undergraduate degree you wish to study.
Where is the IFP taught?
The IFP is taught at the Marino Institute of Education, an associated college of Trinity College Dublin. The Marino campus is approx. 20 minutes distance away from Trinity by bus.
Can I use the Trinity campus while studying at Marino?
Yes, while studying on the IFP you are both a Trinity and a Marino student and will have student cards for each institution. You can join the clubs and societies, use the library, and sports facilities and attend events at the Trinity campus, in fact, we want you to visit the Trinity campus as much as possible.
I have an EU passport, am I eligible for EU fees?
No, all students that join the IFP will remain Non-EU fee status for the duration of their degree.
I have an EU passport, do I need to apply for a student visa?
No, you are not required to apply for a student visa.
Is accommodation included in the tuition fee?
No, accommodation and living costs are not included in the tuition fee.
Is there IFP on-campus accommodation available?
Yes, there is on-campus accommodation available, it is apartment-style living. Students have a private bedroom and bathroom and a shared living area.