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If you are not a native English speaker, you will need IELTS 5.5 for Undergraduate Programmes and 6.0 for Postgraduate Programmes. For all MSc Research Programmes IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) is required.

PLEASE NOTE:- Proof of English The Visa Section, Dept of Justice, now accepts IELTS online, TOEFL online and Duolingo Online English Tests as Proof of English on an exceptional basis for 2021 only (for entry visa only).

We do not run an English Language foundation programme but if you have IELTS 5.0 we will assist you to spend time at an English Language School prior to starting at LYIT. (Additional fees apply).

If you are offered a place, you will need to pay a deposit if asked to do so in the offer letter.

Full balance of fees should be received by 1 June if you are starting in Sept.

Payment of fees is made via Flywire. Details will be in your offer letter.

Non-EU students must provide details of their private medical insurance policy in advance of applying for study visa to Ireland. It is important that Non-EU students assess private medical insurance options available to them in their home country and options available in Ireland in advance of visa application. Non-EU students will be required to present a copy of their private medical insurance on registering with the local immigration office on arrival in Ireland. Click here for more information.
The International Office, Letterkenny Institute of Technology has prepared summary of some options for medical insurance providers in Ireland but it is the responsibility of international students to purchase their own policy in advance of arrival at LYIT.

https://www.studyandprotect.com/landing.aspx?university=124

https://www.vhi.ie/internationalstudents

If you require a visa to study in Ireland, please check for details online for your specific country. LYIT International office will provide you with an offer letter and proof of payment to assist with your visa application. See visa and immigration section for further details.

Non-EU students are not eligible to apply for LYIT’s Nursing programmes.

September 2021 (date TBC)

If you wish to use an agent as part of the application and visa process please inform LYIT and we will let you know if the agent has an agreement with us. There should be no cost to the student to use the services of an agent.

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