| From 1 May 2026 |
The NCI Visa Status Survey is available to complete |
| 30 June 2026 |
Pre-Arrival Programme starts |
| 1 July 2026 |
Invitations to join the NCI Unibuddy Community are sent by email |
| 20 August 2026 |
Pre-Arrival Programme ends |
| 24 August 2026 |
- Recommended earliest date to travel to Ireland
- Airport shuttle service starts
- Welcome Programme starts
- Deadline to upload photo for Student ID
- Deadline to pay tuition fees in full (does not apply to students established in Ireland and on an approved payment plan)
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| 4 September 2026 |
Deadline to submit Registration Form |
| 6 September 2026 |
- Recommended latest date to arrive in Ireland
- Airport shuttle service closes
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| 7 to 11 September 2026 |
Orientation Session (up to 4 hours)
The exact date, time, and duration of orientation depends on your programme, and will be updated on the NCI website in September. |
| 14 September 2026 |
Classes start (all students must travel to start classes in person) |
| 20 September 2026 |
Welcome Programme ends |