University Application And Selection Process
The application process for Colleges/Universities in the Republic of Ireland might seem a little complicated. But every effort you put in will bear fruit once you are chosen in your favourite University! With proper supervision, you can deal with the application procedure efficiently. But ensure you do not miss any steps or any deadlines! All the best!
University Application and Selection Process
The application process for Colleges/Universities in the Republic of Ireland might seem a little complicated. But every effort you put in will bear fruit once you are chosen in your favourite University! With proper supervision, you can deal with the application procedure efficiently. But ensure you do not miss any steps or any deadlines! All the best!
Before You Start
- Make a list of the admission prerequisites and the eligibility criteria for all the universities you want to apply to. Also, make notes of any country-specific requirements.
- Make sure you have arranged for notarized copies of your original documents.
Online Application
- Most universities have online application portals where you can apply for programs of your liking.
- Some universities also accept admissions through a centralised admission portal called the Postgraduate Applications Centre.
- Register with your personal details and always fill in all correct details, as written in the passport.
- Make sure you check your email regularly. The university may contact you via email and you do not want their mail to be lost in the spam folder. Check your spam folder regularly too.
- In the online application, you will need to upload the scanned documents, records and certificates
- Fill in your details as mentioned in your passport / any other national identification proof
- Provide email addresses of your recommenders
- Provide email addresses of your recommenders
- Print the application form, sign it (if required) and upload the acknowledgement. Then proceed to submit the application.
Initial Profile Evaluation
- Usually, your candidacy is evaluated solely based on your online university application, which has all the documents, records and certificates you submitted. You have to wait for any updates on the application status from the university.
- Personal Interview: Sometimes, there might be a Skype/telephonic interview, where you will be questioned on your interests and profile.
Document Verification
- Sometimes, universities give their final decision solely based on the online university application. You need not submit any hard copies of the records and documents if you get selected; your documents will be verified when you enroll at the university.
- Instead, universities may ask you to submit notarized copies of your documents. The second phase of evaluation is when you give the physical copies. You will then get your final results in a few days.
- The university will send you an admission letter only after you confirm your admission via email.
Additional Tips
Follow these tips to make your university application look more professional and stand out of the crowd.
- Arrange your application records/certificates/documents in the same order as mentioned on the university website.
- Draft a cover letter which lists all the certificates and documents enclosed (follow the same order) and keep it on the top.
- Use good quality paper to have all the crucial documents printed such as your CV, SOP, LORs etc. Do not print on both sides.
- Use paper clips to hold the sheets together.
- Write your name/assigned student ID/assigned application ID on all the crucial documents with a pencil. This way, your documents won't get shuffled with those of other candidates.
Useful Information
- It is okay if you aren't able to keep up with the given timeline. You can start and still complete all the tasks before the university application deadline.
- The best time to apply to universities is immediately after the commencement of the application period.
- Keep all your documents, certificates and notarized copies ready before the application period begins.
- The earlier you bag an admit, the easier the entire process will be.
