CAO

Those who have received an offer today will have until Wednesday, September 10th at 3pm to accept it

Heading to college is a big step, and while most of the young adults preparing to fly the nest will be excited at the prospect of independence, parents might have some concerns about what this will mean

‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’

While studying in Ireland has its appeals, going abroad offers the experience of a different culture or language and fees are often lower

Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals

An education expert says: There is no rush - she has until the end of June to finalise her choices in most cases

The period between Leaving Cert results and the first week of college goes by in an instant

‘Nobody’s future should be decided by a lottery,’ says student

If you want to accept a round one offer and haven’t done so yet, make sure you do in the next few days

We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class

Do have questions about CAO offers, appeals or deferrals? Our experts are here to help

More than a dozen international students share how they find life and study in Ireland

Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand

The early school-leaver is now pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in history

There are many sources of support that can lessen your chance of dropping out

The majority of CAO applicants were offered one of their top three preferences

Funding levels were slashed after the financial crash and have never recovered

Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act

The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day

How to maximise chances of finding a student place to live and figuring out costs

All you need to know about taking an alternative route into higher education

The number of CAO applications this year is 7% higher than in 2024 leading to additional pressure on college places

My college offer came while I was sitting in the back of my family’s car, and I screamed so loud that I almost caused a collision

A pathway for applicants of all ages and backgrounds to achieve the degree of their dreams

Even if the international experiences don’t tempt you, the cheaper tuition fees and sunshine just might

Most universities on the Continent pay little heed to points a student has accrued in the Leaving Cert

All UCD programmes surpass 400 points, while more than 89,000 lodge CAO applications this year

Societies are a great source of community which is important when coping with the big changes of being away from home

There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert

Students across the country are set for another nail-biting day as they gear up for the first round of CAO offers, which will be released from 2pm tomorrow

‘The message to learners is that it’s never too late to learn ... we should all rethink what success looks like’

From apprenticeships to national tertiary degrees and work experience, here’s a quick guide to the many available routes outside CAO

Starting fast and traditionally is not for everyone; Lee O’Connor is one such late developer

Garda warning comes at typical annual peak in accommodation scams, which have risen 22 per cent in six months

To qualify as a physiotherapist in Ireland, 1,000 hours of clinical placements need to be completed

A student is not contracted to an employer and is not paid, whereas an apprentice is, but a student has more time to socialise and join clubs

More students are choosing alternative routes such as PLCs, apprenticeships and new tertiary degree programmes

Irish Times Helpdesk staffed by highly experienced guidance counsellors remains available on Sunday

The reality of third level is often quite different from how it’s portrayed on screen

Repeating the Leaving Cert is not a path to be taken lightly and it is not suitable for everyone