NCI Blog

The 15th annual edition of the Sunday Times Good University Guide is out; here's what the annual higher education publication had to say about National College of Ireland: "National College of Ireland (NCI) has one of the most effective pedagogic formulas in Irish higher education: with a 2% unemployment rate, the lowest in the country, its focus on business-related courses and training students for work is winning.

Today is always a lovely day on social media as our feeds fill up with happy messages from students who received their first choice offers through the CAO.

Nervous young people across the country will find out on Monday from the Central Applications Office if they have been successful in getting their first round college choice. So what do you do if you don’t get the offer that you’d hoped for?

The Leaving Cert can be one of the most demanding periods in our lives. With six or more subjects to cover, students can often find themselves feeling stressed out. But fear not! We’ve put together some top tips to help you through the next couple of months.

Life as a student in Dublin can be expensive. Rent, transport and food can often leave your bank balance a little worse for wear. However, the beauty of Dublin, as Ireland's capital city, is that there's always something to do. Even on the smallest of budgets, there are many little adventures to be had: from open mic nights to scenic strolls, Dublin has lots to do. We’ve put together our top five things to do in Dublin on a student budget.

Applying for college this year? We’ve put together some key dates you’ll need to remember if you’re using the CAO to apply for college this September.

Choosing a college can be a tough task. The decision you make can play a pivotal role in your development as a person. Course work is important, but college is about so much more than academia. It’s a place where you make new friends, learn new skills and discover new experiences.

How to apply to college through the CAO: 6 Top Tips It's coming to that time of year, where you have to make your choices about going to college; but before you do, check out our 6 top tips for applying to the CAO.

National College of Ireland is hosting its next open day on Wednesday November 25th from 10am to 3pm at its campus in the heart of Dublin’s IFSC.