Information for Non Irish Residents / Citizens
If you are not an Irish Citizen but you are interested in applying for one of our courses, you must telephone, at the number listed below, the college or centre of your choice to discuss an application.
Please note the following:
- The course charge for a one year programme for Non-EU citizens is €7,000 and does not include costs such as accommodation, food and travel.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the appropriate visa from the Irish Government (Department of Justice and Equality).
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to check if you need a visa to travel to Ireland to study. All queries regarding student visas should be directed to your local Irish Embassy or Consulate or to the Department of Justice in Ireland.
- Applicants are strongly advised to have private health insurance recognised in Ireland, as this is the responsibility of the applicant.
- Ensure that you read and understand all of the terms and conditions required for a study visa to remain valid, before you pay the fee or make an application for a visa.
- Our courses require that learners are proficient in English, both reading and speaking. You may be requested to take an English proficiency test.
Further information on applying for a visa is available at: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Irish%20Visa%20Information
Contact information: colleges
| College | Principal | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhaise (Agriculture) | John Kelly | Teagasc Agricultural College Ballyhaise Co Cavan H12 E392 | 049 433 8108 | john.kelly@teagasc.ie |
| Botanic Gardens (Horticulture) | John Mulhern | Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin Dublin 9 D09 VY63 | 01 804 0201 | john.mulhern@teagasc.ie |
| Clonakilty (Agriculture) | Keith Kennedy | Teagasc Agricultural College Darrara Clonakilty Co Cork P85 EK80 | 023 883 3302 | keith.kennedy@teagasc.ie |
| Gurteen (Agriculture) | Jon Parry | Gurteen College Ballingarry Roscrea Co Tipperary E53 TP93 | 067 21282 | jparry@gurteencollege.ie |
| Kildalton (Agriculture & Horticulture) | Tim Ashmore (Principal – Agric) Grainne McMahon (Assistant Principal – Hort) |
Teagasc Kildalton Agric & Hort College Piltown via Carrick on Suir Co.Kilkenny E32 YW08 | 051 644 400 | |
| Mountbellew (Agriculture) | Edna Curley | Mountbellew Agricultural College Mountbellew Co Galway H53 WE00 | 0909 679 205 | edna.curley@mountbellewagri.com |
| Pallaskenry (Agriculture) | Derek O’Donoghue | Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry Co Limerick V94 V8N3 | 061 393 100 | derek.odonoghue@pallaskenry.com |
Click the relevant link to access contact details for Colleges and for Local Education Centres.