To help you settle in, we have:
- Organised social activities during the first week of term
- A full week of Orientation meetings with Faculty & administrative staff, where we help you on practical matters such as getting a bank account, student travel pass and much more
- Access to confidential mentoring and counselling service if you would welcome extra support when settling in
Language Requirements
We teach all classes through English.
If your first language is not English and you have not been educated through the medium of English, you must have one of the following qualifications in the English language:
Access, Diploma, Bachelor and Master Programmes
- TOEFL: Internet-based 55 (with a written score of 19).
- IELTS 5.5 for Diploma, Bachelor and Master students.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE Academic: a minimum of 51
- Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 95/160
Doctoral Studies
- TOEFL: Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21).
- Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better
- IELTS 6.5 for (no individual band below 6)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE Academic: a minimum of 63 (with no section score below 59)
- Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 110/160
Visas & Immigration
All RIAM students arriving in Ireland have to pass through Immigration control. If you have obtained all the necessary documents in your home country before leaving, you should not have any problems on arrival.
Please check your visa status before travelling to Ireland, and if not sure, contact thirdlevel@riam.ie who will advise
Applying for a study visa to enter Ireland
Students from certain countries will need an entry visa before arriving in Ireland. Please check Irish Immigration Service website to see if your country is exempt or requires one. You must complete the online visa application using AVATS - the online facility at www.visas.inis.gov.ie.
Please note that RIAM cannot advise on individual visa applications, but will issue information under clear guidelines to follow when making your visa application.
You should read the visa application details very carefully and understand what documents you are required to submit.
Checking your visa status
You should apply as early as possible for your visa for it to be processed. Each country will have a different processing time, which can range from one week to four months.
You can track your visa on the Irish Immigration Service website. This shows current processing time and visa decisions, and is updated weekly.
If you are refused a visa, you may appeal the decision within 2 months. However, as this would affect your date of arrival in RIAM, you may need to seek advice on the latest possible arrival date from the Tertiary Office or potentially defer to the next available intake.
Our advice on your visa application
- Ensure your passport is valid for 12 months.
- Make sure you have your medical insurance before you submit your application.
- Show that you have enough money to support yourself while in Ireland. All students are required to show evidence that they have access to at least €10,000 per year of their studies.
- Make sure you explain any gaps in your CV.
- Explain why you want to be a student at RIAM and what you plan to do after you graduate.
- Make sure you understand your chosen course and its modules.
Registering with immigration in Dublin
All students, whether you need an entry visa for Ireland or not, are required to register with the immigration authorities in Dublin. Once registered, you will receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, which will permit you to remain in Ireland for the duration stated on the IRP card. Students on an academic course lasting more than one year in duration will be required to re-register with the immigration authorities in each year of study and receive an updated IRP card each time.
This process is fully explained to Students during Orientation Week.
For further information, please review the following guidelines
Information for students who require study visas to travel to Ireland
Information about registering with immigration in Ireland
How do I register with immigration for the first time?
How do I renew my student visa?
How do I contact Immigration?
How do I apply for the 1G (graduate visa)?
How do I appeal my student visa refusal?
International (Non-EU) Fees
Information on Undergraduate & Postgraduate course's annual tuition fees and charges for international (EU & non-EU) students can be viewed at
International (Non-EU) Fees | RIAM
How do I get a fees receipt
Once a payment has been made to RIAM/TCD students can request a fees receipt. Depending on what student type you are there are 2 different ways to obtain this.
In both cases please allow 5 working days for the receipt to be issued.
New International Student
If you are a New International Student (starting for the 1st time at RIAM) please email thirdlevel@riam.ie
Progressing International Student
If you are a Progressing International Student progressing to a TCD registered course
Students that are;
Progressing from Access or Professional Mentorship to BMus or MMus year 1
Progressing from year 1 to year 2
Progressing from year 2 to year 3
Progressing from year 3 to year 4
Progressing from Undergraduate to new degree
Students can generate their fees receipt themselves. You can do this by logging in to your my.tcd.ie and clicking the plus tab and then click ‘My Finance’.
Refer to How to get a TCD Fees Receipt Guide
