Registering as a returning student

We are delighted to welcome you back to National College of Ireland and we hope you are looking forward to your next year of study.

The 2025/2026 academic calendar lists key dates which can be helpful to your planning for the upcoming year.

Semester 1

Semester one classes will commence for most programmes in the week beginning Monday 15th September. However, some course start dates vary so it is important to check the academic calendar to see if your programme has been listed separately. 

Please note that listed dates are indicative only and may be subject to change. Semester One timetables will be published on the Timetable section of the website in advance of the commencement of term. Students are advised to check the Timetable website regularly before the commencement of classes to be sure they are aware of all correct class dates and times.

Online Registration

Online Registration for returning part time and full time student will open in July 2025.

Fees must be paid before the date of your first class or access to college services will be affected i.e. you will not be able to login to any online classrooms, take books out from the library and a late registration charge will be applied.  

Students must register by paying their fees online using My Details. To Access My Details;

  1. Login in to MyApps Portal and sign in using your NCI Credentials; x12345678@student.ncirl.ie
  2. Once you have signed in, click on the myDetails icon

The registration process has changed from previous years. A guide to the process for full time students can be read here and for part time students here. Please ensure you read this document carefully. The new fee process will not reflect your funding background so you mush ensure you check the document to see what amount you are required to pay. 

You will need your username and password to access online registration services.  If you have forgotten your password or did not reset it earlier in the year, you can reset it online.

Please note the below with regard to payments:

  • The College no longer accepts cash on campus
  • The College does not accept American Express cards as a method of payment.
  • If you are being sponsored the Sponsorship Form (PDF) must be downloaded, signed and returned to the Fees Office at fees@ncirl.ie
  • If you are availing of a direct debit plan you must download, fill out and return the Direct Debit Form (PDF) to the Fees Office, fees@ncirl.ie

If you are paying by bank transfer, please see bank account details below. Please ensure you place your student number as the transfer reference.

BANK NAME: Bank Of Ireland
ACCOUNT NAME: National College of Ireland
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 17527802
SORT CODE: 90-01-72
BANK ADDRESS: Ranelagh, Dublin 6
SWIFT CODE: BOFIIE2D
IBAN: IE38 BOFI 9001 9917527802

BIC CODE: BOFIIE2D

Returning Full-Time Students

To register online, please follow the Guide for Returning Full Time Students (PDF) step-by-step guide. 

Students who are not in receipt of SUSI funding for the Student Contribution Fee (SCF), please note the following:

  • The Student Contribution Fee (SCF) for the academic year 2025/2026 is €3,000.
  • If you were not awarded grant funding from a local authority/VEC/SUSI, you must pay at least 20% of the SCF to register, plus the €80 gym fee.
  • Please note that 50% of the SCF must be paid by 30th November, with the balance payable at the start of the second semester.
  • If you elect to sign up for a Direct Debit, then the direct debit payment commences 5th October. If you choose the direct debit option, you must pay a 20% deposit online and fill out the direct debit form and return it to fees@ncirl.ie before 26th September.
 

Students in receipt of a SUSI grant, please note the following:

  • Students that have been awarded funding in previous years in respect of the SCF will have to pay the outstanding €80 gym membership fee to register. 

 

Self Funding Students

If you have a fee category of self-funding you are liable to pay the following:

  • Tuition fees
  • Student contribution fee
  • Gym membership fee

In order to be registered for the upcoming academic year you must pay the following at a minimum:

  • 50% of the student contribution fee (€1,500) AND
  • 50% of your tuition fees AND
  • €80 gym membership fee in full

 

BA Honours in Psychology (Full Time) & BA Honours in Early Childhood Education and Care

Students of the BA Honours in Psychology (full-time) and BA Honours in Early Childhood Education and Care can now pay their fees online.

Please check the Guide for Returning Full Time Student(PDF) for information on fees. 

You must pay 20% of fees due before the commencement of classes. If you do not choose to pay by direct debit, 50% of fees must be paid by 30th November, with the balance payable at the start of the second semester.

 

Repeat Sitting Students and Those Sitting Semester Three Modules

Please note, that students completing modules during semester three (including 3rd year computing students on work placement), or students sitting repeat/deferred exams or assessments will be able to register online once autumn results are released in September.

Returning Part-Time Students

To register online, please follow the How to Register Online (PDF) step-by-step guide. 

If you wish to pay your fees by direct debit, you must log into your student account to pay the initial 20% deposit. Then download, complete and return the direct debit form to the Fees Office.

If you are being fully funded by your employer, you must download, complete and return the Sponsorship Form to fees@ncirl.ie.

If you are being partially funded by your employer, download, complete and return the Sponsorship Form to fees@ncirl.ie. You can pay your 20% deposit using the Confirm Place service as outlined in How to Register Online(PDF).

Repeat Sitting Students and Those Sitting Semester Three Modules

Please note, that students completing modules during semester three (including 3rd year computing students on work placement), or students sitting repeat/deferred exams or assessments will be able to register online once autumn results are released in September.

Returning Part-Time Masters Students

If you are moving from 1st year to 2nd year, please note you will be rolled and automatically registered in the next academic session. You will be notified by email once this occurs. This is not confirmation of your end of year results. In the event that you are unsuccessful and therefore ineligible to progress into 2nd year, any monies paid will be refunded or offset against the cost of repeating a module.

This applies to the following part-time courses:

  • MSc in Management
  • MSc in Marketing
  • Masters in Business Administration
  • MSc in Finance
  • MSc in International Business

Part-time Masters students can pay their fees in a number of ways:

  • If you are being fully funded by your employer, you can download, fill out and return the Sponsorship Form to the Fees Office (fees@ncirl.ie) 
  • If you are being partially funded by your employer, you can download fill out and return the Sponsorship Form to the Fees Office (fees@ncirl.ie). In order to pay the balance,
  • If you wish to pay your fees by direct debit, please login to My Apps Portal and click on the myDetails app. Proceed to courses and you will see the Pay Fees service for the upcoming academic year (2025).e and return the direct debit form to the Fees Office (fees@ncirl.ie).

HEA Data Collection Notice

NCI is required to collect data from students, and pass this data to the Higher Education Authority in order for them to perform their statutory functions under the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971. Students are advised to consult the Student Collection Notice published here for further information. 

Returning International Students

International Students

Students with a fee category of International (Non-EU) must pay their tuition fees to be registered for the upcoming academic year.  Payment of fees and registration with NCI is a requirement to renew the student visa with immigration.

  • International Tuition fees are fixed for multi-year programmes, so the tuition fee is the same each year of your programme.   
  • Academic Scholarships are automatically applied to students accounts by the end of July.

In order to be registered for the upcoming academic year students can pay tuition fees with one of the following options.

  1. Pay Full Fees
  2. Pay 20% of tuition fees with the balance paid by 8 equal monthly direct debit payments from an Irish Bank Account.  To be registered students must pay must pay a 20% deposit online and return the completed direct debit form to fees@ncirl.ie.  Direct Debit payments are set up for the 5th of each month with the first payment on 5 October (the forms must be returned to fees before 28th September).
  3. Pay 50% of tuition fees with the full balance due by 15 January.

Please note that it can take a up to 5 working days for payments to reach your student record and for registration to be processed.

Payment Methods

  1. Online with a Credit or Debit Card using  the myDetails app. To access myDetails login to MyApps Portal and sign in using your NCI Credentials e.g. x12345678@student.ncirl.ie

  2. This is the quickest way to pay your fees and to be registered. See the guide for online payments here

  3. Phone  +3531 4498570 to pay with a Credit Card or Debit Card.  Note: American Express is not accepted.

  4. Bank Transfer to the NCI Bank Account.  If using this payment method you must email proof of your payment /payment receipt to fees@ncirl.ie.  

Note: Please ensure you place your student number as the transfer reference.

BANK NAME: Bank Of Ireland
ACCOUNT NAME: National College of Ireland
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 17527802
SORT CODE: 90-01-72
BANK ADDRESS: Ranelagh, Dublin 6
SWIFT CODE: BOFIIE2D
IBAN: IE38 BOFI 9001 9917527802

BIC CODE: BOFIIE2D

Renewing your Student Visa with Immigration

Once registered students can request the NCI letter to support their visa renewal with immigration.  Please see the article 'how do I renew my student visa?' for full details of the documents required and how to request the NCI letter to support your visa renewal.