Application Timeline - MS In Ireland
Application Timeline - MS in Ireland
For all the Irish universities and colleges, the academic year is divided into two semesters – spring and fall semester. If you are applying for admission for the Fall, which is the September intake, your deadline can be anywhere from February to July. If you are applying for admission in Spring, which begins in January, your deadline will probably be between September to October. The entire application process takes a maximum of 9-10 months if strategically planned. Each university has its own application timeline which may differ from one university to another.
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Application Timeline
You need to organize all your tasks depending on your target universities. The table below gives the plan recommended by our in-house experts.
Timeline (Approx.)
| Task | Typical Time Duration |
|---|---|
| Passport | 1-4 weeks |
| IELTS | 2-8 weeks |
| GRE | 4-10 weeks |
| Transcripts and Degree Certificate | 1-2 weeks |
| CV, SOP, LOR | 1-3 weeks |
| Send Applications* | 1-2 weeks |
| First University Admit | - |
| Education Loan** | 3-6 weeks |
| Travel Insurance | 15 - 30 mins |
| Flight Booking | 15 - 30 mins |
| American Student Visa | 2-6 weeks |
| Prepaid Cards | 1-3 days |
| Health Checkup | 1-2 days |
| Shopping | 1 week |
| Fly to Ireland | ~12 hours |
| Commencement of classes | - |
Useful Tips
- If you are a bit delayed in starting the application process, there is no need to panic. If you manage to complete all your tasks before the deadline approaches, you will still be able to make through the process with ease.
- However, the best time in applying for a university is always immediately when the application period begins. So, keep all your records and documents ready well in advance and start the application process.
- Starting early is the key to a successful application. The sooner you get your first offer letter, the easier it will be.
Disclaimer
The actual dates may change depending on the university and program you apply to. The above table only presents a generalized impression of the application timeline.
