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Basic eligibility for third level (PhD) education

A person has basic eligibility for third level education if he or she has completed a second level qualification (Master's degree)  or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at secondary level.

Those who met the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e. had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 Higher education credits or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of 2015.

If an applicant has basic eligibility, he or she cannot be admitted before having presented a degree certificate for Master of Science (One Year), Master of Science (Two Year) or a professional qualification of at least 240 HEC.  

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview.

Read more about the PhD education in the Handbook for Postgraduate Students