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Trinity International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme is aimed at students who have the drive and ambition to attend a world-class educational institute, but cannot begin an international undergraduate degree directly. Our International Foundation Programme is a year-long programme designed to allow students to develop the skills required to succeed and excel in a competitive university environment.

The Trinity International Foundation Programme will be delivered at the campus of Trinity’s associated college, Marino Institute of Education, where excellent student facilities and where students may apply for on-campus accommodation.For more information on accommodation, please visit https://eber.life/ie/

The Marino campus is a 15 minute journey from the centre of Dublin city.

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How it Works

1) Students apply to the Trinity International Foundation Programme

2) Accepted students to the Trinity International Foundation Programme are also given a conditional offer to study as an undergraduate at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, the following academic year

3) During the Foundation year students study English language; Mathematics; critical thinking; communication skills; as well as subject-specific courses in their chosen stream

4) Students who successfully complete the Trinity International Foundation Programme and achieve the required grades are guaranteed entry into their chosen degree stream the following academic year