Study in Ireland

Details of the modules that may be taken by International Study Abroad students can be found here.

It is recommended that international study abroad students take a minimum of 4 modules (24 ECTS credits) per semester to satisfy the requirements of their home University.

Mary Immaculate College welcomes applications from students from other universities interested in studying with us for one semester or one academic year. 

With the agreement of their home institution, students can pay the required tuition fees, or if there is an MIC student to send to the home institution in exchange, fees will not be applicable.

Students coming under the Erasmus+ exchange programme are not liable for tuition fees.

Application and Registration

For students wishing to study at MIC in Spring 2026, you must be nominated by your university Study Abroad Coordinator by 15 September 2025.

For students wishing to study at MIC in Autumn 2026, you must be nominated by your university Study Abroad Coordinator by 15 March 2026.

Once you are nominated you must complete the application form which will be provided to you via email by Dr Sandra Aline Wagner (Sandra.Wagner@mic.ul.ie).

Closing dates for receipt of applications:

• 15 October 2025 for international exchange students arriving in Spring 2026
• 15 April 2026 for international exchange students arriving in Autumn 2026

Please note that due to accommodation shortages nationwide, it may be necessary to close applications earlier this academic year to ensure that students are not nominated without a place to stay. Therefore, the sooner nominations are received, the better.

International orientation and registration take place at MIC the week before the semester commences. 

Contact

International Office
Dr. Sandra Aline Wagner
Phone: +353 61 204334
Email: Sandra.Wagner@mic.ul.ie

• High school graduation diploma with GPA of 3.0 or above that includes English, another language and mathematics
• SAT score in the range of 1090 to 1600 (new 3-component SAT) or a minimum ACT score of 22
• Particular programmes at MIC require applicants to have passed Advance Placement tests or Sat II tests in specific subjects

More information about entry requirements available here.

IELTS

The British Council/University of Cambridge Local Syndicate’s test of Academic English, ‘International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with

A composite score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6 in any one component for entry to degree programmes.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may complete the IELTS test online. 

Duolingo

MIC has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a temporary measure for the 2020/1 intake (due to test centre closures). The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110.  An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL

A minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) in the TOEFL test.

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

One of the following other University of Cambridge ESOL exams;

1. Grade C or higher on a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
2. Grade A on a Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

The minimum requirement is an overall score of 63 with no section less than 59.  This recommendation is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 with no section less than 6.0

Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted; advice may be obtained from the International Office. 

If you are participating in an exchange programme, and your home university has an exchange agreement with MIC, your fees may be reduced. To check if your university has an agreement with MIC, check with your International Office.

Not including fees, the costs of living here (including rent, utilities, food and socialising) are estimated to be approximately €150-200 per week. This will vary depending on what student accommodation you choose, and whether you wish to travel around Ireland or Europe during your stay.

For fees click here.

MIC Academic Calendar & Semester Timetables

For full degree students, once you have applied and have been accepted, you will be given an MIC student ID number. This is the number you will use to enrol online. You will receive further instructions on how to enrol online via email.

For Study Abroad students, you will complete your enrolment during orientation. To register for your modules, you will receive an online form during Orientation.

Registration must be completed in the first two weeks of term. There is a fee for late registration.