FAQ Postgrad Students

All Non-EU students have to get an Irish Residence Permit Card (IRP). These used to be called the GNIB card. You will make an appointment for your IRP card after you have registered at ATU Donegal in Sept (or Jan). The appointment is at Letterkenny Garda Station (police station). The IRP card is to be renewed annually after registration and costs €300 per year. G1 card also costs €300 per year. The G1 is the card you receive after you have completed your studies.

With the IRP card, you are entitled to work 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during the holidays.

ATU Donegal do not have their own accommodation on campus. We will give you a list of suitable accommodation with trusted private landlords. Prices range from €250 - €380 per month for single room in a shared house with shared bathroom and kitchen. There will be some additional fees for bills such as electricity and Wi-Fi. We recommend that accommodation be booked by May if possible. ATU Donegal International office will assist with accommodation advice if requested.

Most students arrive into Dublin Airport and get the public Bus to Letterkenny, this take three and a half hours. You can purchase a bus ticket online or on the bus. There are two bus companies travelling from the Airport to Letterkenny contact the International office to ask for timetable.

In September and January, we send a Bus to the Airport to collect international students to bring them to Letterkenny. The date for this will be in your offer letter. This bus is free of charge. If you use a public bus, it can be priced up to €25 for an adult single ticket. Public Buses are located outside of Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport.

ATU Donegal has International students from Europe and outside of Europe.

ATU Donegal has great student services (Medical, Career Service, Student Union, Clubs and Societies) all of which are free to ATU Donegal students.

If you are unsuccessful in getting a visa ATU Donegal will make a full refund less any bank charges.

After registering students can withdraw and are entitled to a partial fees refund up until 31 Oct. Admissions will assist you in calculating the refund amount. No refunds permitted after 31 Oct (for Sept intake) and after 31 March (for a Jan intake).

Students presenting non-EU Exams/Awards as a basis for entry should apply directly to the International Office and not via the CAO