Coronavirus: Third level institutions contact 250,000 students
Critical importance of social distancing emphasised in joint letter sent to up to 250,000 students
Dublin-based institute ceases operations after racking up debts of €500,000
Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management ran courses in supply chain management
Is a college education worth the cost?
We look at the academic, practical, and financial factors students should consider before deciding on a college or course
Didn’t get your first preference? Consider these options
There are plenty of opportunities available to you – even if you didn’t get the points you needed
Ask Brian: What rights do I have if my college course ceases to operate?
All colleges are obliged to inform you about what kind of protection they provide
My Leaving Cert results don’t make the grade – but I don’t want to repeat
Don’t panic if you didn’t get the points – there are other routes to third-level
Student loans: Imagine a degree for less than the cost of a Ford Fiesta
Opinion: Those who argue that student loans will lead to a lifetime of debt do not see personal loans that way
A private route into third level
Look beyond publicly funded third-level colleges – but be sure to check credentials of private options
Tighter regime for issuing of student visas announced
Plan to regulate international education sector follows closure of schools for visa breaches
Where reputation is everything
Many private colleges offer identical qualifications to public third-level institutions. Just do your research before taking the plunge
Demand means more opting to go private
25,000 students attend private colleges, which seek greater recognition
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