National College of Ireland is a private not-for-profit college in Dublin's IFSC, the financial district along the River Liffey. It's known for computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, business and psychology, with degrees validated by QQI. Google, Citi and many other employers are a short walk away.
Dublin, Ireland
Official website: ncirl.ie
International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Dublin
Private not-for-profit college
Degrees validated by QQI
€11,000 – €16,000
Non-EU students, undergraduate and taught Master's
€14,000 – €18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ncirl.ie before you apply.
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Fintech
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc Computing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
A campus in Dublin's financial district.
Data analytics and cybersecurity master's with two intakes.
Employers like Citi and State Street nearby.
Graduates join Dublin's tech, finance and consulting firms.
Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to two years on the Stamp 1G.
Fintech graduates are sought by IFSC employers.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is on Mayor Street in the IFSC, beside the Luas tram line.
Dublin is lively and friendly, but rent is very high, so sort accommodation before arriving.
Letter of acceptance from National College of Ireland
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
NCI accepts applications on a rolling basis. Non-EU applicants should apply by June for September or October for January.
Master's programmes start in September and January; undergraduate degrees in September.
If you're from a visa-required country, it's an Irish D study visa: offer letter, proof of fees paid, EUR 10,000 in accessible funds and medical insurance. Everyone from outside the EU then registers for an Irish Residence Permit after arriving.
Data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech and computing are popular. Master's courses need a second-class honours degree and IELTS 6.0.
NCI offers some international scholarships. Check the website.
