Griffith College

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third-level institution, with campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. The College was founded with the vision of offering high-quality higher education programs with a strong professional and practical focus.

• Students: ~8,000, including 1,400 international students from 70+ countries.

• Programmes: Undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, continuing education, and short-term courses.

• History & Legacy: Celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, with many alumni making global impacts in business, law, creative arts, technology, and media. 

• Accreditations: Recognised by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) and affiliated with accreditation bodies such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, and IATI.

Why Choose Griffith College?

Here’s why Griffith College is a popular choice among international students:

• Global Recognition: Strong industry partnerships and internationally recognised qualifications.

• Diverse Student Body: Over 100 nationalities represented.

• Professional Focus: Emphasis on employability, internships, and practical learning.

• Central Locations: Campuses situated close to city centres, with easy access to Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.

• Micro-credentials & Language Support: Offers English language courses through its Griffith Institute of Language (GIL).

Rankings

• Webometrics (July 2025): Global Rank #8951 (approx.), Top 25 in Ireland among private institutions.

• Professional Accreditations:

  • Platinum level recognition from ACCA.

  • Partner of the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) and active member of Irish higher-education quality networks.

Campus Locations

• Dublin (Main Campus): The largest campus (~7 acres) located on South Circular Road near the city centre.

• Cork: Programmes in business, computing, pharmaceutical management, and professional qualifications.

• Limerick: Courses in business, computing, engineering, hospitality, and social sciences.

Programmes Offered (Study Levels)

Griffith offers over 200+ courses across multiple levels and fields — from Level 5 (certificate) to Level 10 (PhD).

Undergraduate (Level 7 & 8)

• Business & Management

• Accounting & Finance

• Computing & Software Engineering

• Law & Legal Services

• Creative Media, Journalism, and Design

• Performing Arts and Music

Postgraduate (Level 9)

• MSc, MA, MBA in areas like Business Analytics, Marketing, Software Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Creative Media.

• Professional Master’s in areas such as Law and Accounting.

Doctoral (Level 10)

• Research opportunities in collaboration with partner universities in Ireland and beyond.

Mode of Learning

• Onsite (Full-time): Traditional campus-based study with labs, workshops, and face-to-face teaching.

• Part-Time: Designed for working professionals.

• Blended / Hybrid: Offers combinations of in-person and online modules, especially for postgraduate and professional courses.

• Online Short Courses & Micro-credentials: Short-term and professional development courses for upskilling.

Highlights & Key Advantages

• Students from 100+ countries and part of a 43,000+ strong alumni network.

• Partnerships with global universities and companies.

• Strong career support with internship placements and job preparation services.

• Access to professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA) alongside undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

• Strategic campus locations in urban, vibrant cities — with excellent student life, cultural attractions, and networking opportunities.

Scholarship

Main scholarships you are likely to encounter

1) Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS)

• What it is: A merit-based scholarship awarded to international applicants at admission. It’s structured into three levels (Level 1, 2, 3) based on the strength of prior academic achievement.

• How it affects fees: The AMS reduces your tuition — example calculations appear in the college’s Non-EU tuition PDF (the PDF includes worked examples showing gross fees and how AMS reduces them). Exact reduction per level is country-specific (i.e., the academic achievement threshold varies by country).

• How to apply: AMS is normally considered automatically at admission — submit your full application and transcripts; the admissions/scholarship team will assess eligibility. If you’re unsure, contact Griffith’s admissions team.

2) Griffith Global Excellence Scholarship (country / cohort specific)

• What it is: A competitive scholarship run periodically for students from specific countries (example: a Malaysia-targeted competition that offered 50% tuition for selected candidates). Availability and country focus can change year to year

• Eligibility & selection: Selection is academic (CGPA / transcripts) and sometimes competitive (limited number of awards). Applicants must still show they can fund remaining tuition + living costs.

• How to apply: These scholarships may require a separate application or submission of supporting documents; check the specific scholarship announcement or contact the international office for the current round.

3) Government of Ireland — International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)

• What it is: A national scholarship programme run by Ireland (select Irish institutions participate). Griffith College participates in GOI-IES for certain years/intakes. These scholarships are highly competitive and aimed at outstanding international students for master’s programmes.

• Key requirement: GOI-IES applicants must meet all entry requirements at time of application (no conditional offers for GOI-IES). If you want GOI-IES you must apply through the GOI process and ensure your programme application is complete.

4) Other bursaries & discounts

• Sibling discounts and programme-specific bursaries may be available (details and applicability are listed in the college’s fees & bursaries documents). These are often applied at registration or admission as appropriate.

Key eligibility points & documentation you’ll need

• Academic transcripts / certificates (official, certified where requested). AMS thresholds are country-specific so transcripts matter.

• Proof of English language (IELTS / TOEFL / equivalent) where required for your program — some scholarships (like GOI-IES) require full meeting of entry/English requirements at time of application.

• Evidence of funds — even with a scholarship you must usually show you can cover remaining tuition and living costs for visa purposes. This is explicitly stated for large awards (e.g., GGES).

• Timeliness: Scholarships tied to admission are typically assessed at offer stage — apply early and upload full documentation to increase your chances.

Typical application flow (practical checklist)

1. Choose programme on Griffith College site and check exact tuition for that course (non-EU fees documents list programme fees and examples).

2. Prepare documents: transcripts, English test, CV (if requested), passport ID page, reference letters (if required).

3. Submit programme application (online). Many Griffith scholarships (eg. AMS) are considered at offer stage automatically — make sure your application is complete.

4. Check scholarship pages / announcements (some country-specific scholarships have a separate application). If applying for GOI-IES, follow the GOI application process and meet its deadlines.

5. If offered a scholarship, confirm any conditions (e.g., full-time enrolment, continuous satisfactory progress) and retain proof for visa / financial compliance.