Coming to Ireland
Minister Harris announces central helpdesk for Ukrainian people seeking access to third level education (3rd May 2022)
Those seeking assistance can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +353 (0)1 474 7788.
This will first facilitate students who have made direct contact with third level institutions. The helpdesk will be fully operational for all students in mid-May.
Ireland's response to the situation in Ukraine
- Arriving in Ireland
- Accommodation
- Social Welfare supports
- Employment, childcare and education
- Healthcare
For more information visit gov.ie
QQI supports for displaced Ukraine nationals
QQI has published a guide, in Ukrainian, to its online foreign qualifications recognition service (NARIC).
This guide will help those arriving from Ukraine compare their qualifications to similar awards on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, and may assist them in accessing education and employment opportunities here in Ireland. This guide is also available in English, Polish and Russian.
NARIC Ireland database currently lists 21 Ukrainian qualifications that are comparable to Irish awards from Levels 3-10 of the National Framework of Qualifications, including school-based qualifications, professional and higher education qualifications.
The ‘Rough guide to Ukrainian qualifications in the context of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications’ is an information supplement prepared by NARIC Ireland. It aims to provide information to assist Irish employers and education and training providers in making recognition decisions relating to Ukrainian Qualifications by giving background information on the education and training system and on recognition principles with supporting detailed information on individual qualifications in a single resource.
For more information go to Recognition of Qualifications
Ukrainian language information helpline
The Irish Refugee have launched a helpline and chat service to support people who have fled Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian speakers staff the helpline.
Coming to Ireland to work
This site provides information on public services and entitlements in Ireland. It contains information about the rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals to work in Ireland. Outlines the criteria regarding the need for employment permits and includes information on how to apply for an employment permit There is information for Irish citizens who have not lived in Ireland before and for Irish people who are returning to Ireland after living abroad.
Reception and Integration Agency
The Reception and Integration Agency's (RIA) responsibilities are:
to accommodate asylum seekers in RIA accommodation centres while their applications for asylum are processed;
to coordinate the provision of services (e.g. health, education, etc.) to asylum seekers in RIA accommodation;
to facilitate the voluntary return home of destitute nationals from certain EU states, and to accommodate suspected victims of human trafficking pending a determination of their case and during the 60 day recovery and reflection period.
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - DETE
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment leads in advising and implementing the Government's policies of stimulating the productive capacity of the economy and creating an environment which enables employment creation and sustainability. The Department is also charged with promoting fair competition in the marketplace, protecting consumers and safeguarding workers.
- Enterprise Innovation
- Trade and Investment
- Supports for SMEs
- The Business Environment
- Workplace and Skills
- EU and Internal Market
- Company and Corporate Law
- Consumer and Competition
Pursuing a career in research is tough work - especially when you move country - but balancing this with family responsibilities can be even more challenging! In this section, the EURAXESS Ireland portal will guide you through moving to, working, and living in Ireland.
Coming to Ireland to study
Qualifax is Ireland’s National Learners’ Database. It is the "one stop shop" for learners. It provides the most comprehensive information on further and higher education and training courses. Qualifax has developed services to ensure that you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your education, training and career paths.
National Framework of Qualifications
The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a ten-level system (1–10) giving an academic or vocational value to qualifications obtained in Ireland.
NFQ levels help indicate how an award can be used for training, education and employment opportunities (see fan diagram ).
Each level is based on nationally agreed standards of what a learner is expected to know and be able to do after receiving an award. QQI is Ireland's guardian of the NFQ system. It is responsible for the quality assurance of providers of education and training. It also has responsibility for the validation of qualifications and makes some awards.
Recognition of Foreign Academic Qualifications in Ireland - NARIC IRELAND
Hosted by QQI, NARIC Ireland provides free advice on the recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. NARIC Ireland has compiled a qualifications database of comparability statements with over 1500 qualifications from more than 150 countries. Each comparability statement includes a comparable award-type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
The comparability information provided is advisory in nature and is based on the understanding that the qualification is awarded by a nationally recognised awarding body in the country of origin.
Guides to using the database are available in English, Arabic, Gaeilge, Chinese, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish.
Our supplementary 'Rough guides' further support the work of recruiters, guidance personnel, information officers, employers, education and training providers, schools, Institutions, competent authorities and credential evaluators who meet with refugees and their families.
The Rough Guides put our current information on qualifications and the education and training system from each country together into a single document to support recognition decisions. Recognition decisions are not made by NARIC Ireland.
To find out more about the NARIC Ireland service click here.
Europass is an initiative which aims to help you make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe - whether you are enrolling in an education or training programme, looking for a job, or getting experience abroad.
European Qualifications Framework
The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) acts as a translation device to make national qualifications more readable across Europe, promoting workers' and learners' mobility between countries and facilitating their lifelong learning.
Enterprise Ireland manages the Education in Ireland national brand under the authority of the Minister for Education and Skills. Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas.
Ireland’s worldwide reputation for high quality education is built on the solid foundation of commitment to excellence. Ireland offers the warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world.
Central Applications Office (CAO)
The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Agreed entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA Applicants (other than Irish Leaving Certificate)
The purpose of this document on Entry Requirements for EU students presenting with qualifications (other than the Irish School Leaving Certificate Examination) is to provide a framework for comparisons of European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) qualifications for entry to undergraduate Degree Programmes in Irish Universities.
A network of centres linking together the Careers Guidance systems in Europe euroguidance promotes mobility, helping guidance counsellors and individuals to better understand the opportunities available to European citizens throughout Europe.
Education Information Booklet 2022/23 (pdf): A guide to Further and Higher Education.
SOLAS is the Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. It is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes.
