Higher education

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Random selection for college courses is ‘least worst’ system, says minister

Random selection for college courses is ‘least worst’ system, says minister

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The Higher Education Minister said his ‘heart goes out’ to students who missed out on third-level courses due to a lottery allocation system.
Mother of three facing €9k student contribution fees this year

Mother of three facing €9k student contribution fees this year

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Nicola's one income family is now facing a bill of €9,000 in contribution fees alone to send their children to college this year.
College fees: Protesting students say Government putting ‘undue financial burden’ on them

College fees: Protesting students say Government putting ‘undue financial burden’ on them

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Students and opposition politicians have staged a protest outside Leinster House, calling for more clarity on the rate of fees they will be paying.
Government pressed to give clarity on student fees before budget talks

Government pressed to give clarity on student fees before budget talks

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

The student contribution fee has been temporarily reduced for the past three years as part of cost-of-living packages accompanying the budget.
Lawless calls for more non-CAO college options as grade inflation eases

Lawless calls for more non-CAO college options as grade inflation eases

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Concerns are mounting among this year’s Leaving Cert cohort, as pandemic-era grade inflation is set to fall by two per cent
High-flying students honoured by DCU

High-flying students honoured by DCU

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

FIVE Co Carlow students have been recognised by Dublin City University for their academic achievement in this year’s leaving certificate at the DCU Scholars Awards.
Landlords could face €30k fine for breaching student housing rules

Landlords could face €30k fine for breaching student housing rules

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Good news for student renters
Dropout rate among first year college students rises to 15%

Dropout rate among first year college students rises to 15%

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Figures from the Higher Education Authority for the 2021/2022 academic year show the rate increased from 12 per cent the previous year
Urgent action needed to stop ‘brain drain’ of students from North

Urgent action needed to stop ‘brain drain’ of students from North

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Queen’s University Belfast vice-chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer has called for an increase in the cap on student numbers.
Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial action

Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial action

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland accused the Department of Higher Education of deliberately frustrating industrial relations
New nursing and science degrees outside CAO points race to roll out from September

New nursing and science degrees outside CAO points race to roll out from September

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A doubling of programmes that create a pathway to higher education is being planned for the coming academic year. Fourteen new degree courses to be unveiled outside CAO points race
Over half of Irish adults have third-level education – CSO

Over half of Irish adults have third-level education – CSO

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show 60 per cent of people aged 35-44 hold a third-level qualification
One in three college students have ‘seriously considered’ dropping out, survey finds

One in three college students have ‘seriously considered’ dropping out, survey finds

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

The study also found almost a quarter of those were considering the move due to financial reasons.

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