Most applicants move through a profile and documents, a DBS offer, funds evidence, a D-type student visa, travel, and IRP/GNIB registration after arrival. The order below is the usual path. Processing times and document lists change — re-check official sources before you pay a fee or book a visa appointment.
- 01
Profile preparation
Assemble academic records, English test plan, and budget.
Start 8-12 months before your intended intake. Clean up your CV, gather transcripts, plan your IELTS/PTE test date, and sketch a realistic budget.
- ✓Compile all transcripts and certificates
- ✓Book IELTS/PTE/TOEFL
- ✓Draft CV
- ✓Estimate total budget (tuition + living)
- 02
Course & university shortlist
Match courses to your goals, budget and eligibility.
Shortlist 3-6 courses across ranked and mid-tier institutions to balance ambition and safety.
- ✓Compare tuition, English requirements and intakes
- ✓Check post-study relevance for Bangladesh/global market
- ✓Confirm application deadlines
- 03
University application
Submit applications with SOP, references and transcripts.
Undergraduate typically applies via CAO (or direct for international routes); postgraduate applies directly to each university.
- ✓Draft Statement of Purpose
- ✓Request 2 academic references
- ✓Upload transcripts and English test
- ✓Pay application fee
- 04
Offer & acceptance
Accept an unconditional offer and secure a place.
Once conditions are met (final transcripts, IELTS), the offer becomes unconditional. Accept formally.
- ✓Meet outstanding offer conditions
- ✓Formally accept the offer
- ✓Request the Letter of Acceptance for visa
- 05
Tuition payment
Pay first tuition instalment before visa lodgement.
Irish universities require tuition or first instalment paid before issuing final CAS-equivalent documents for visa submission.
- ✓Pay first tuition instalment
- ✓Obtain receipt
- ✓Ask for updated Letter of Acceptance mentioning payment
- 06
Financial preparation
Prepare evidence of funds, source of funds and sponsor documents.
Prepare access to the required amount — normally at least €10,000 for estimated living costs on a one-year course — plus tuition paid or receipted. Submit six months of bank account history, a clear source of funds, and an explanation with evidence for any large or unusual deposits. This is an immigration threshold, not a full living budget.
- ✓3 months of bank statements
- ✓Sponsor affidavit if applicable
- ✓Source-of-funds documents (tax, business)
- 07
Visa application
Submit online via AVATS, then send your documents as instructed.
Apply for the D-type long-stay study visa. Complete AVATS, then submit the signed summary form and supporting documents to the office named on that form. Prepare a clear cover letter and a complete document set.
- ✓Complete AVATS application
- ✓Print and sign summary
- ✓Book VFS Global appointment
- ✓Submit documents
- 08
Submission and identity checks
Send your documents as instructed on your AVATS summary form.
Submit your application as directed. Additional identity or biometric requirements may apply in individual circumstances — follow the instructions you are given and keep your tracking reference safe.
- 09
Decision & travel preparation
Book flights, insurance and accommodation once approved.
After approval, plan your arrival to reach Ireland at least 1-2 weeks before orientation.
- ✓Book flight
- ✓Private health insurance
- ✓Accommodation contract
- ✓Pre-departure checklist
- 10
Arrival & immigration registration
Register with Immigration Service Delivery within 90 days.
Complete IRP registration, PPS Number, bank account and formal enrolment in the first weeks.
- ✓Register for IRP
- ✓Apply for PPS
- ✓Open Irish bank account
- ✓Formally enrol at university