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Ukrainian students in Ireland

Please see the updated information for 2026/2027 regarding financial supports for students who are Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.

Further Education student

  • If you are a new student, with 3+ years residency, you can apply for a SUSI maintenance grant.
  • If you are a new student, with less than 3 years residency, you may be eligible for Back to Education Allowance but please note the PLC Bursary has ended for new students and you are not yet eligible for a SUSI maintenance grant.

Higher Education student

  • If you are a new student, with 3+ years residency, you can apply for a SUSI grant.
  • If you are new student with less than 3 years residency, there is no state funding available for your fees. Please note the Temporary Tuition Fee Support Scheme (TTFSS) and the BOTP Stipend have ended for new students. You may be eligible for Back to Education Allowance but this does not cover your fees.
  • If you are a continuing student, with 3+ years residency, your fees will continue to be paid under TTFSS but you need to apply to SUSI for a maintenance grant.
  • If you are a continuing student, with less than 3 years residency, your fees will continue to be paid under TTFSS and you will continue to receive the BOTP stipend.

Fees for Higher Education

  • If you are a new student, with less than 3 years residency, the university will most likely classify you as non-EU fees.
  • If you are a new student, with 3+ years residency, the university will classify you as EU fees.

Please check with the university Admissions Office for confirmation of your fee status.

How to have your previous degree recognised in Ireland:

Ukrainian

English

Polish

Russian

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English Language Classes

  • There are 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the country that offer English language skills courses for adults.
  • If you need to learn or improve your English, the ETB will assess your English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking and arrange appropriate language and other learning supports to help you develop your English.
  • This service is free.
  • Contact your local ETB here: