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Open Days
Articles, news and guidance on college courses and open days
What to focus on at college open days
Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport
College open days 2025/26: Key details for NCI, NCAD, technological universities and other institutions
What to know and what to expect at open days around the country
When are university open days taking place?
Here are the key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days
What questions should a prospective third-level student ask?
Going to college open days can help you figure out what might suit your student life
Returning to education: ‘I dreamed of doing more but those dreams seemed out of reach’
Demand for adult education is rising, yet resources are shrinking, says AONTAS
FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Finding the perfect fit: What type of third level would best suit me?
There are multiple types of third-level institutions to be considered, but how do they differ?
University open days: when they take place and what makes each university unique
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
Open days at technological universities and other higher education institutions: everything you need to know
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for National College of Ireland, St Patrick’s University, IADT, NCAD, Munster Technological University and more
What to focus on during college Open Days
Do your homework first. Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
‘I really wanted to proceed from nursing to veterinary medicine’
How I got here: Olga Keenan on signing up for UCD’s Access course and entering veterinary medicine
Open Day advice: what to do on a university tour
Most college open days include workshops on subjects such as admissions and scholarships
‘I knew accountancy as a profession was somewhere I wanted to end up’
How I got here: Paul Hurley is participating in the Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship programme
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