Exploring Your CAO Options at Griffith College Dublin
With a new academic year beginning and Higher Options 2025 just around the corner, the CAO (Central Applications Office) is once again on everyone's mind.
This year, the online application facility opens on Wednesday, 5 November at 12 noon. The facility to add/change course choices opens on the same day. If you apply online by 5:00 pm on 20 January, you can avail of the discounted application fee of €30.
The normal closing date for applications is 1 February at 5:00 pm (€50 fee), so make sure to have your application submitted by then!
A Wide Range of CAO Options at Griffith College
At Griffith College (Ireland’s largest independent third-level institution), you'll find an extensive range of undergraduate courses across levels 6, 7 and 8, ensuring you find the perfect course to fit your dreams and aspirations.
Griffith College offers courses across various faculties, including:
Each faculty provides a range of courses that cater to different interests and career paths. Focusing on delivering career-oriented education, our courses are designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge sought by employers in today's competitive job market.
Entry Requirements (Leaving Certificate Common Points Scale):
Level 8: Minimum two H5s and four O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).
Level 7: Minimum five O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).
Level 6: Minimum five O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).
Top Class Lecturers
At Griffith College Dublin, you'll have access to a team of dedicated lecturers who are experts in their respective fields. In fact, the College's enviable, award-winning and growing international reputation is largely due to our first-class lecturers and the excellent study material they provide for students. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and mentoring environment that enables our students to reach their full potential. Our small class sizes mean students receive a dedicated and personal experience, with our lecturers consistently going the extra mile for our students. That’s the Griffith way.
A Historic Campus in a Central Location
Our campus, based on South Circular Road in thriving Dublin 8, is conveniently located for students. It’s a 20-minute walk to St Stephen’s Green and ten minutes away from Camden Street and Wexford Street. Our buildings have a rich history dating back over 200 years, with this historical backdrop sitting alongside cutting-edge technology for the College’s learners. This unique blend of old and new, and Irish students and international students, gives our Dublin campus a vibrant and distinctive energy.
The CAO 2026 interactive handbook is now available online, while the Griffith College 2025/2026 Prospectus is also now available to download. Make sure to check out these valuable resources for more information and key dates!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at ‘[email protected]’ or ‘+353 1 415 0400’.