Overview

Our partner universities recognise that the Sciences Foundation Course of the Dublin International Foundation College course meets their entry requirements for international students. NCUK guarantees students who successfully complete the foundation programme, and obtain the required entry exam grades, a place on a degree course in their chosen subject of study.

Where can you go after completing the IFY Science Programme at DIFC?

Our partner universities recognise that the NCUK IFY course meets their entry requirements for international students. NCUK guarantees students who successfully complete the foundation programme a place on a degree course in their chosen subject of study.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English for Academic Purposes (Core)

ESAP for Science/Health Studies

Mathematics for Science

Science – two subjects: Chemistry and Biology at 4 hours/week each

ICT class

Pastoral care/progression counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

34

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Mathematics Natural Sciences Health Sciences View 29 other preparation in Natural Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

34

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successfully completed high school examinations.

Have a minimum English level of 5.0 IELTS.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16600 EUR / full

≈ 16600 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16600 EUR / full

≈ 16600 EUR / full

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sciences Foundation Course.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Where can you go after completing the IFY Science Programme at DIFC?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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