OnCampus Ireland

OnCampus Ireland offers international students the opportunity to learn essential language and academic skills on a specialist pre-university programme, allowing them to then begin an undergraduate qualification in Ireland.

OnCampus offers courses at locations around the world and is expanding its European offering with OnCampus Ireland delivered at UniHaven College in Maynooth, around 30 minutes from the capital city of Dublin. Students will study an International Foundation Studies Programme, and on successful completion, are able to progress onto degree programmes at many Irish partner universities.

Students will benefit from contemporary learning facilities, a faculty team who are passionate about learning and who genuinely care about students, and an exciting location that offers a blend of natural beauty and modern convenience.

Located in Maynooth, students will be able to enjoy a safe, student-friendly town, scenic Irish countryside and the relaxing surrounds of a quieter location well-suited to study, yet only a short journey to one of Europe's most exciting cities which is easily accessible by a wide range of transport links.

OnCampus Ireland offers students exciting opportunities to reach university-level study while broadening their horizons. Students will be given excellent care during their time at the college, allowing them to fully focus on succeeding within their programme and achieve their full potential.

There are several excellent reasons to choose OnCampus Ireland and UniHaven College for your foundation study programme:

• Irish universities not only rank within the top 1% in the world (QS Rankings), but also offer great choice from traditional research-led, to the more practical hands-on approach of teaching
• Ireland offers automatic stay back visas (1-year undergraduate and 2-year postgraduate) for non-EU students to stay and work in Ireland. Work-ready graduates can kick start their careers, gain financial independence and start to build a professional network. Many major international businesses have offices in Ireland, including Google, HP, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, IBM and more offering great opportunities
• Irish degree programmes include 6-8 months' work placements in related industries, where students can learn on the job and make industry contacts.
• Ireland is ranked 3rd safest country in the world. International students have the opportunity to make friends from all over the world in a friendly, welcoming environment.
• Study within easy reach of Dublin, one of the most vibrant capital cities of Europe
• Enjoy easy access to other major cities in Europe with short flights, ideal for exploring and casual travelling alongside studies
• Ireland is considered one of the best countries in the world for tolerance and quality of life
• 40 percent of the Irish population is under 25, giving the country a youthful community feel

By choosing OnCampus, students get a foundation programme that meets their needs, helping to get them up to speed on European academic study. This is the perfection preparation for further academic study and a successful career.

The QQI level 5 study programme provided at UniHaven College via OnCampus Ireland is a year-long programme that offers two pathway streams, tailored to different areas of study.

At their core, both pathways offer the same two core modules that offer a general introduction to academic study at university level – English, and international studies and communication. There is also a mandatory ‘Mathematics Ordinary' module that all students will complete, to ensure that everyone is on a level playing field for basic academic skills.

Students can choose the Business and Social Sciences Pathway, which requires students to choose two of the following four modules:

• Business Studies
• Information Systems
• Global Politics
• Introduction to Social Science

Or, they can opt for the Engineering and Science which also includes progression to medical-related degrees, which requires students to select two from the following four modules:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Computer Science

By the end of the foundation year, students who successfully complete each module will be well-placed to apply to an undergraduate degree course in Ireland.

There are minimum requirements for eligibility for the Level 5 Certificate that is offered by OnCampus through UniHaven College. Students must meet both the academic and language requirements in order to be able to apply.

Students must hold a certificate of secondary education to be eligible. They must include a minimum pass grade in maths and pass grades in at least four other subjects. Students can get in contact with the college directly if they wish to find out the specific equivalent criteria for their own country.

On the language front, students must hold a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 with no less than 5.0 in the written component and no less than 4.5 in listening, speaking and reading components. Other language test grades are accepted, such as a B1+ Proficiency Level from the Council of Europe or a C at IGCSE level. The qualification must also have been awarded within two years of the start date of the study programme being applied for.

Here's a breakdown of the steps involved with applying for an OnCampus Ireland study programme:

Step 1 – Students should fill in an online application form to agents.oncampus.global

Step 2 – The Admissions team at OnCampus will consider all applications received and then send offer letters to those who are successful. This letter will include details of any additional conditions.

Step 3 – Students are then able to accept a place on their programme, provided they meet the additional conditions (such as paying a deposit and registration fees)

Step 4 – OnCampus Ireland will send a Letter of Acceptance (LoA). Please note, an LoA is needed to apply for a visa and to get through immigration control on arrival in Ireland.

Step 5 – Any students who need a visa can then apply for one. Failure to obtain a visa will prevent students from attending their programme.

Step 6 – Students must then pay their first semester's tuition fees in advance of arrival. Upon payment, students can arrive at the college the weekend before their studies are due to begin.

Students attending UniHaven College through OnCampus are able to find their own accommodation if they wish, but it is highly recommended that students instead use the free service provided by OnCampus to arrange accommodation for them.

Most students will be placed in accommodation in Dublin, only a short distance from the college and with excellent public transport links. This also means that students have access to all the world-class restaurants, cultural attractions, shops and more that the city has to offer.

Accommodation includes plenty of social spaces where students can unwind and get to know their fellow students, including:

• Rooftop gardens
• A gym and fitness studio
• A cinema room
• Outdoor courtyards and a basketball court
• Laundry room
• Study spaces

And more. WiFi is available and the halls are covered by 24/7 security staff alongside CCTV.

Students may also opt for hosted accommodation living with a local family that has been vetted, or they may wish to rent their own private accommodation, with several options available close to the college.

While OnCampus is an established group that has helped many students achieve their goals of reaching an undergraduate study programme at a prestigious universities, OnCampus Ireland is one of the newest additions to the portfolio.

Students will benefit from learning at a college that offers high standards of education, in a country that has a large young population and is very welcoming to the international community. Students can apply to any university in Ireland after completing the foundation programme at UniHaven College, including:

• Maynooth University, situated directly across from UniHaven College in Maynooth
• South East Technological University (SETU)
• Dublin City University
• Munster Technological University
• St Patrick's Pontifical University
• Holmes Institute Dublin
• University College Cork
• University of Limerick
• Royal Irish Academy of Music
• St George's University
• Independent College
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Whilst the Ireland centre is new, the OnCampus programme in general is well-established, meaning that students who apply through this method are guaranteed excellent support throughout their application journey.