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90% of parents said they aspire for their children to get a third-level education

Third level education costs double in five years - study

Parents of young adults attending third-level expect it will cost them €9,511 this year, when in reality if the student is living in rented accommodation they will need €16,100 - almost double the figure five years ago.

Business • 22 Aug 24

Student are advised to view a property in person (Stock image)

Rental scams: Warning for students ahead of new term

College students are being warned about the prevalence of rental scams ahead of their return to campus next month.

Ireland • 16 Aug 23

Simon Harris said there will be extra places at third level from September

Additional 1,056 college places announced for September

An additional 1,056 additional college places will be available in September, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said.

Education • 28 Jun 22

The Minister said the new regulations in terms of the number of people that can gather indoors 'will not apply' to the numbers in a third-level lecture hall

Harris hoping to focus on reducing third-level fees

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has said he is committed to working to reduce third-level fees.

Education • 31 Aug 20

Third-level funding in Ireland as a share of GDP in 2017 stood at just half of what it was in 2012

Brexit could offer opportunities for Irish universities

The EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has told a seminar in Dublin that Brexit may present "a window of opportunity" for Irish Universities.

Education • 29 Jan 19

The Cassells Report into the future funding of higher education was published yesterday

FF 'open' to looking at student loan system

Fianna Fáil has said it is "open" to looking at a student loan system but would not support an increase in third-level fees.

News • 12 Jul 16

Application numbers have risen for the third consecutive year

Increase in numbers applying for college courses

There has been a rise for the third year running in the number of student applicants for third-level education, new CAO data shows.

News • 09 Mar 16

Outgoing TD and Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan

Labour Party open-minded on third level fees

The Labour Party has said it will not rule anything in or out in relation to student fees and the future of third level funding.

News • 16 Feb 16

Second round of offers will be made later this week on Thursday

40,000 take up first round CAO offers

Almost 40,000 applicants have accepted a third-level place in this year's first round of CAO offers.

News • 25 Aug 15

Trinity College has dropped ten places in the QS ranking

Irish universities lose ground in world ranking

Irish universities have lost ground overall in the latest international university rankings.

News • 16 Sep 14

Offers were made to almost 50,000 students

Deadline for acceptance of first round CAO offers

The deadline for acceptance of first round third-level course offers from the Central Applications Office passed at 5.15pm this afternoon.

News • 26 Aug 13

It has been reported that 25 places will be reserved on three TCD courses using the alternative entry method

Trinity College to trial new admissions system

The Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Patrick Geoghegan, has described the CAO points system as "one of the least fair methods" to determine admissions to third level courses.

News • 14 Jan 13

People protest outside Clare County Council

Clare council's request 'reasonable' - Quinn

Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said it is reasonable to ask those applying for additional taxpayers' money whether they were compliant with a legally-due tax.

News • 18 Sep 12

Irish graduates offer better return on investment

Public investment in third-level education in Ireland produces a return that is well above the OECD average.

News • 11 Sep 12

Points rise for many third-level courses

The points required for entry to many third-level courses have risen significantly following the introduction of bonus points for Higher Level Leaving Certificate Maths.

News • 20 Aug 12

Ruairi Quinn said universities could change the way people learn at second level

Universities criticised over reform proposal delay

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has strongly criticised university leaders for failing to come up with reforms aimed at easing pressure on students applying for third-level places.

News • 13 Jun 12

HEA developing proposals for third-level funding

The Higher Education Authority has warned that decisions will have to be made very soon regarding the future funding of third-level education in Ireland.

News • 23 May 12

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