International Students

Information for International Students

The student body at American College Dublin is extremely varied and we pride ourselves on providing excellent educational opportunities to students from the four corners of the globe. Dublin offers a warm welcome to people from Ireland and abroad, and provides a vaste range of amenities which cater to the thousands of students who study here every year. There are hundreds of cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, museums and sites of cultural interest to keep you occupied when you re not studying. For more information about Dublin and Ireland take a look at our about Dublin and Ireland page.

On the practical side of things, there are lots of options for student accommodation in the city centre and in Dublin’s suburbs which can easily be reached by way of Dublin’s bus, train and tram network. The department of foreign affairs estimates that students need to budget at least €7,000 per annum to cover the cost of living in Dublin. For more information about finding accommodation in Dublin and general information about things to do in the city check out our “Links” page where you’ll find a list of websites with lots of useful facts for international students. Read more >>

International students arriving in Dublin for the first time, please take a moment to read the below information regarding immigration procedures for international students.

Arriving in Dublin

We advise all students, whether they require a visa to study in Ireland or not, to carry their American College Dublin acceptance letter in their on-board luggage as they may be asked to present documentation at the immigration desk at the airport upon arrival in Ireland. Students who require a visa to study in Ireland will receive Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) number in their passport when they pass through immigration.

Once in Dublin

Once students are in Dublin they will be required to register with the National Immigration Bureau. Students should see the Student Services officer to request a Visa extension letter. When registering at the Garda National Immigration Bureau students should bring:

The Garda National Immigration Bureau is located at 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, tel +353 1 6167700. For more information about this department, visit their web page at www.garda.ie.