How do I apply?
Read our Application Guidebook below for full instructions.
- Complete the online application form
- Include a short essay with your online application (maximum 750 words), telling us about yourself and why you want to go to university
- Submit any supporting documents about yourself or your parents or guardian that we ask for on the application form. You should do this by uploading the documents to your online application.
- Share link to the online referee forms with two referees. At least one referee should be a teacher from your school; the other can be a youth leader, voluntary group organiser, employer or coach
- Use the Application Guidebook to help you with your application and any questions you have
- The application closing date is February 27th 2026 – please remember to press submit. The deadline to submit supporting documents and references is 28 March 2026.
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- If you have any questions please contact us by email: foundationcourse@tcd.ie or phone: 01 8963472
Foundation Course Supports for Students
Learning Supports
- Books and resources
- The laptop library
- Excellent tutors and educational support staff
- Writing Resource Centre
- The Studio Computer Room
- TAP Advisors
- Extra tuition
Financial Supports
Students on the Foundation Course are not eligible for the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant. However, the Foundation Course is free.
Students can avail of the following financial supports throughout the year:
- Trinity Access Student Assistance Fund
- TAP Bursary (Students are given a small bursary to support them while participating on the course)
- Childcare supports
- Student scholarships
- Eligible to apply for TAP emergency funds (assessed on a case by case basis)