Education Articles and Information
Education features and articles. Find information on a wide range of education topics in Ireland.

University Access Courses
Access Courses are specially designed courses which help adult learners prepare for university. Sometimes called […]
Choosing a College
With so much on offer; the list of choices can sometimes be a little overwhelming. […]
Quantity Surveyor Courses Ireland
Becoming a Quantity Surveyor in Ireland – Quantity Surveyor Course Options A Quantity Surveyor is […]
Veterinary Nursing Courses
A Veterinary Nurse assists the Veterinary Surgeon in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases […]
Adapting to College Life
In life and living, there is no avoiding change, and one of the biggest changes […]
CAO Second Round Offers and Other Options
For many students, a college place will await them after the first round of offers […]
CAO Vacant (Available) Places
CAO Vacant places (also called Available Places) is a facility which enables students to apply […]
Leaving Cert Results Helpline
Trying to make sense of your Leaving Cert results? The Exam Helpline 2019, provided by […]
Round Zero Offers – CAO
Each year the CAO issues offer in a variety of stages, the first of these […]
CAO Offers and Acceptance Process
The Central Applications Office (CAO) have a helpful online video tutorial aimed at students who […]
Alternatives to the CAO
The CAO is the dominant method of gaining entry to college in Ireland (Click here […]
Choosing the Right Third Level Course
Reports from recent years have highlighted the importance of course choices in third level education. […]
College Funding – Student Grant Scheme
The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students. The Scheme is governed […]
CAO Change of Mind Facility
From the beginning of May each year, CAO applicants have the option of registering an […]
What is Erasmus Plus?
The Erasmus Programme (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is a […]
UCAS Options
Students applying to study in the UK through UCAS should be aware that the closing […]
Third Level Study in Europe
With the high points required by Ireland’s CAO system, many students have chosen to pursue […]
Your CAO Choices Checklist
In spring each year following application to the CAO, applicants receive a statement of application […]
Institutes of Technology & Technological Universities
Institutes of Technology were first established in the 1970s with a view to focusing on […]
TU Dublin Becomes Irelands Largest College
Ireland’s first Technological University, has been formally established by law earlier this month. TU Dublin […]
AIT Students ‘Most Satisfied’ in Ireland, According to ISSE Survey
Students studying at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) are the most satisfied in Ireland, it […]
University of Galway Degrees
Among the latest degree courses on offer from University of Galway are BA (History and […]
About the CAO
The Central Applications Office (CAO) is the organisation responsible for overseeing undergraduate applications to colleges and universities in Ireland. The […]