| From 1 May 2026
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The NCI Visa Status Survey is available to complete
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| 30 June 2026
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Pre-Arrival Programme starts
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| 1 July 2026
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Invitations to join the NCI Unibuddy Community are sent by email
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| 20 August 2026
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Pre-Arrival Programme ends
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| 24 August 2026
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- 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
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Deadline to submit Registration Form
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| 6 September 2026
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- Recommended latest date to arrive in Ireland
- Airport shuttle service closes
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| 7 to 11 September 2026
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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.
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| 14 September 2026
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Classes start (all students must travel to start classes in person)
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| 20 September 2026
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Welcome Programme ends
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