Leaving Cert students: What you need to focus on at college open days
Curriculum content, college facilities, accommodation and public transport are key issues when sizing up third-level options
Open Days
Articles, news and guidance on college courses and open days
Open days: Parents need to know the difference between encouraging a child and deciding for them
Guardians can research the multiple choices available and act as a sounding board, but an independent decision is key to success
Decoding the CAO and your college options: An open days explainer
A guide to what you will hear on campus, how entry works and your options if the CAO does not go to plan
Your Open Day checklist: What to ask before choosing a college
Here are some questions that may help you get the most out of an open day
Open days: Key details for NCI, NCAD, technological universities and other institutions
Everything you need to know in advance of undergraduate open days around the State
Open days: What questions should students ask?
Going to open days can help you decide where you want to spend the next few years
When are open days taking place in Irish universities?
The key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days
‘After a summer of unemployment, there was a massive change in my life’
‘What I learn in college becomes real for me during my working week’ – ATI apprentice Niall McClave
What to focus on at college open days
Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport
College open days 2025/26: Key details for NCI, NCAD, technological universities and other institutions
What to know and what to expect at open days around the country
When are university open days taking place?
Here are the key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days
What questions should a prospective third-level student ask?
Going to college open days can help you figure out what might suit your student life
Returning to education: ‘I dreamed of doing more but those dreams seemed out of reach’
Demand for adult education is rising, yet resources are shrinking, says AONTAS
FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Finding the perfect fit: What type of third level would best suit me?
There are multiple types of third-level institutions to be considered, but how do they differ?
University open days: when they take place and what makes each university unique
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
Open days at technological universities and other higher education institutions: everything you need to know
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for National College of Ireland, St Patrick’s University, IADT, NCAD, Munster Technological University and more
What to focus on during college Open Days
Do your homework first. Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
‘I really wanted to proceed from nursing to veterinary medicine’
How I got here: Olga Keenan on signing up for UCD’s Access course and entering veterinary medicine
‘I knew accountancy as a profession was somewhere I wanted to end up’
How I got here: Paul Hurley is participating in the Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship programme
Open Day advice: what to do on a university tour
Most college open days include workshops on subjects such as admissions and scholarships
Open days: A selection from Ireland’s technological universities
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2023-2024 open days
Sample questions you could ask during open day
Open days offer a valuable opportunity for students to explore their higher education options
Attending a third-level college open day? Do your homework first
Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
College open days: 10 tips to help you prepare
Advice to help ensure you make a well-informed decision about where and what to study
Parents who attend open days are ‘in a good position to help their child’
If a parent or guardian is attending an open day with their child, agree to the ground rules first
Attending an open day? Do your homework first
Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be
How to select the right college for you
Consider many factors, including course content, college location and student life
Parental guidance: Should you be involved in open days?
Here is what to consider before deciding whether to go along when colleges throw open their doors to prospective students
CAO countdown: The dos and don’ts of supporting your child’s course choices
Third-level education is not the only route and having an open mind is key
What to ask on open day
Make sure you take full advantage of open days by asking as many questions as possible
Selection of open days in universities around the country
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days
Selection of open days in technological universities around the country
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days
Clubs and societies are important for a well-rounded education
Clubs, societies and other student activities can enhance the college experience
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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