Before you arrive, here's more information about starting at OnCampus Ireland.
More information can be found on our Pre-Arrival document.
If you have any further queries, please contact the OnCampus Ireland team: [email protected]
How to get to OnCampus Ireland
An airport pick-up service can be a good option for a convenient transport method straight to your destination. A driver will meet you at the airport and transport you to either the OnCampus Ireland centre or to your accommodation, whichever you prefer.
The cost for the transfer will vary depending on your chosen destination airport and campus.
The address for OnCampus Ireland is: OnCampus Ireland, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Airports are busy places so, when completing your taxi booking online, we recommend choosing a longer wait time if possible. This will allow you ample time to exit the plane, clear passport control and collect your luggage. If you do get through quicker than expected, you can make use of the airport's Wi-Fi, food and drink vendors, and toilets. You can also call your driver and let them know you are ready and they may be able to arrive quicker than the agreed pick-up time. The taxi companies will track your flight and will be aware of any delays. After completing your booking, you will receive a confirmation from the taxi company which will include details of where to meet your taxi driver upon arrival.
If the airport you are flying into is not listed, or you are arriving into Ireland another way and need some advice, please contact us at [email protected] and we can assist you.
Visa, Border Controls and Medical Insurance
Useful websites:
For Border Control
When you arrive in Ireland you must show your passport, permit, visa and all other required documentation* to the immigration officer at the airport or other port of entry. The immigration officer will then decide if you are allowed to enter the country. Even if you have a valid visa for Ireland, you could be refused entry by the immigration officer if they are not satisfied with your documents or explanations.
*Required Documentation
Passport & visa - A valid passport with Irish visa (if you needed a visa).
Application summary sheet - A photocopy of your application summary sheet from AVATS.
Application letter – A photocopy of the visa application letter submitted with your application.
Travel plan confirmations – Reservations of any transport providers such as bus/taxi/tram/train
Study plan confirmations (if relevant) – the OnCampus Ireland Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Accommodation plan confirmations – a letter of confirmation of your named accommodation for that you will stay at when you arrive. Confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay.
Finances – if you do not need a study visa, you must show direct access to €10,000, which can be accessed via banking apps or credit cards.
If you are paying for your own visit:
An original up-to-date bank statement covering the last 6 months
Note: You may use a printed internet statement, but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements.
If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit:
A description that explains how and why your trip is being paid for by a third party, and
Your own personal bank statement (as above).
Travel/medical insurance – the policy issued by OnCampus Ireland
For OnCampus Ireland Use
Proof of accommodation - Confirmation of Accommodation letter from your provider
OnCampus Ireland Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Original academic documents and their official translations (for any documents that are not in English)
Original IELTS or other English language Certificate
Most international students need to apply for a study visa before arriving to study in Ireland. The visa permits you to pursue a full-time educational course for longer than three months in Ireland. You can apply for a study visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. If you are visiting another State before travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.
We will ask for visa-related information at the application stage to advise and provide guidance on how to secure the visa to study our programme. Contact us if you need to clarify anything about applying for the correct visa to come to study in Ireland. Students should also contact their local Irish Embassy for information. You can also access the Irish Government guide here.
The College cannot give any guarantees for successful visa applications.
For more details, visit the EU Visa Advice page's section on Ireland.
You are required to have medical insurance for the duration of your programme at the College. This must be purchased in advance of programme commencement to obtain a student visa to enter Ireland. Students can purchase medical insurance through the College, or you can arrange your own medical insurance provided it is in English. Students from the EU should travel to Ireland with their European Health Insurance Card to cover public medical care.
Cost of Living in Ireland
Ireland can be an expensive place to live so the following may help to reduce your costs of living when here.
- Student discounts may be available so take your student ID card with you everywhere. Use the Student Leap Card when using public buses, trains, and trams for the lowest fares.
- Work part-time in compliance with your visa conditions (i.e., no more than 20 hours during term time or 40 hours in approved holiday periods) which can help offset living costs.
- Social activities. Students should budget up to €200 for social activities organised by OnCampus Ireland across the two semesters, depending on the events and excursions they participate in. These activities offer great opportunities to explore Ireland and connect with fellow students.
- Live by your own budget by setting aside specific sums for each of the following each week. By spending no more than you have allowed yourself, you will easily manage your money. We suggest something like this to get you started with a weekly budget: