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National College of Art and Design: programmes, tuition fees and admission

National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is a public institution in Dublin, Ireland. Our catalogue lists 9 undergraduate programmes here. Tuition for EU students: €2,350 a year; for non-EU students: €13,500–€16,500.

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Official website: ncad.ie
• Address: National College of Art & Design, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 K521, Ireland

Programmes and fees

Where it is

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Contacts

• Undergraduate admissions: admissions@ncad.ie
• Academic Registry: +353 1 636 4200

How admission works in Ireland

You apply for full-time undergraduate courses through the Central Applications Office (CAO): for entry in September 2027 applications open on 5 November 2026, the normal closing date is 1 February 2027 (late applications until 1 May 2027), and course choices can be changed until 1 July 2027. Places are offered by points: the best six Leaving Certificate results count (at most 625 points), other EU/EFTA/UK school-leaving results are converted to points, and the minimum subject requirements of each course must be met. Some courses add a test, interview, portfolio or audition, undergraduate medicine combines points with the HPAT test, and places on tied points may be decided by random selection. Applicants who live or have lived outside the EU may have to apply directly to the institution instead of through CAO.