Dublin, Ireland · Education · 2026
National College of Art and Design (NCAD) offers Education. The IELTS band is set per course (postgraduate often asks for more) and can change — here's what the university states and how to confirm.
English is primary (Irish offered as separate subject). Non-native: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 88+; medical IELTS 7.0+ / TOEFL 100+. Selective admission via portfolio review.
University admission almost always needs IELTS Academic; universities in Ireland commonly ask 6.0–7.0 overall, but the Education figure is set per programme — confirm it on the official admissions page.
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English is primary (Irish offered as separate subject; some Irish-medium programmes esp. Galway). Non-native English: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 88+; medical IELTS 7.0+ / TOEFL 100+.
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