₦airaland Forum

Prepping for September 2021 admissions:

For direct BSc entry, the following Universities / Colleges accept WAEC / NECO /GCE into 1st year:


LIT
Griffith College
MTU
DKIT

For HND / 3RD Class graduates :

Available options for 1 year BSc top up / Higher Diploma + 1 year post study work permit @ MTU, Griffith, TUDublin, DBS

Most affordable MSc programs available @ MTU (Deadline applies) @9k ; NCI @11K (1st class and 2:1 graduates), GMIT ; WIT



For 2021 intakes : April or September, both universities and Embassy is still accepting Duolingo (Costs only $50)


Note that exchange rate currently varies between: #535 to #580 to 1 Euro.

You can holla if you need further counselling or information.

Doctorfitz:
Pls guys need ur responses.

YES to all questions .

Customtest:
Someone studied a 5years engineering course with 3rd class and has an Advanced Diploma he studied for 18months. In same University.
Can he get admitted to do Masters without having to do top-up or post graduate diploma?

Which ireland university can consider this application,the person in question is very intelligent regardless..only got tired of university system here.

Advice pls

Definitely Griffith, TUDublin and few others should be able to accept him

IamCookie:
Can someone whose age is about 41years old apply to a postgrad studies(Masters) in Ireland or any country ,without fear of rejection or being denied a visa ?

Most definitely yes. You just need to explain all gaps in Education and present proof of all employment either paid employment or business engagement

IamCookie:
Can someone whose age is about 41years old apply to a postgrad studies(Masters) in Ireland or any country ,without fear of rejection or being denied a visa ?

Most definitely sir/ma.

You will only need proof of all gap years after your previous studies, all employment ref or proof of business engagement.

peptual:
Hello @HappyBite, please if you don't mind me asking how old you are? because reading thru this forum have been seeing where they do say people above the age of 23 can't secure visa for undergraduate studies. So please are you above or below 23?

If above 23 without any additional academic history asides O-level is always tricky .

But you can be above with at least OND or 1-3 years of academic transcript in a University or polytechnic* Ongoing ASUU strike is actually a good explanation as to why you may be considering studying abroad.

bayo2018:
You didn’t reply to my other questions there sir

won’t I need to secure MSC after I’m done with my BSC .??

is there any other method to go that won’t require me going through study route Sir ?

If you are already grounded in a field of study and making money from such , it is better to specialise in that particular field. However, as a professional counsellor if you had a diploma or Apprenticeship certificate from a technical school in Nigeria, the Canadian Permanent residence route for Unskilled workers would have been your best shot.

As the case might be at the moment, with your 2nd year in Uni you can transfer credit to start in 2nd year in the UK or 2nd year in Ireland

ASSAPRO:
Same here I am also looking at applying for my masters to the university of Hertfordshire, Scotland hoping to with my spouse and work there after.
I need advise on the course to study to increase my employability in the Uk Labode market, my first degree is Law.

Hertfordshire is not in Scotland though it is in England and 20 mins from London.
Business Analytics aint bad, or commercial / corporate law, Human resource or social work are also fair options

HappyBite:
Please @icasng do you know if british Airways still banned from entering Ireland?

It not advisable to go to anywhere via the UK at the moment.

Just have a negative covid test within 48 hours of your departure.

ctoanadu:
Hi @ICaSNG

I have about 1.5 and received 2.5million from my sponsor, i decided to open a euro account and I deposited the 7000 euro into it after changing the money into euro in the black market ( the transaction is explained and referenced in my bank statement). I clearly explained this in my visa application letter and my sponsor also did the same ... the account statement for the euro account is not up to a month ... I hope this doesn’t affect my chances although I and my sponsors naira account is up too 6months ...... I and my sponsor clearly explained source of funds.

Definitely it shouldn't once all explanations is buttressed with proof.

All the best.

HappyBite:
Please who knows the flight one can use currently to Dublin? Is british Airways still banned from entering Ireland? And which airline waives covid test? Thank you for any response

All travellers coming to Ireland are now required to provide a negative covid test not later than 72 hours upon arrival in Dublin. Thus, its advised to get tested 24 hours before your flight so you would still be within the 72 hour bracket

ctoanadu:
Please I need help here

Gap is usually from 6 months and above* not sure what your circumstances are though .

Godblesmyhustle:
Dear House, I deferred my admission to this year. Can anyone advise on the following
1. If Duolingo English Test is still being accepted for this year
2. When best to apply for.visa ( session starts in Sept)

Yes Duolingo is still accepted.

May is perfect to apply

tunjity26:
please can i send you dm but this is what i need clarification on, i have 3 mill naira, 28yrs, b.eng electrical but as been working as a software developer so i have some software certificates now my question is how do i get to dublin or IRELAND by September? or my 3mill is too small

NOTE: i will do all the runings myself to avoid scam unless you have trusted agent here

Up the funds to 7m - tuition at 4.5m; proof of funds at 3m at least...

ctoanadu:
Hi @ICaSNg,
I know that even if you use an education bond that you still need to provide your bank statement and that of your sponsor as well as explain source of funds..But what exactly is the importance of using an education bond?

LMAO.... To show you have access to the funds directly in Ireland; bank statements, source of funds and explanation of lump sum is to show funds are not from illegal/fraudulent source and that you won't be a burden to the Irish govt more importantly by seeking public funds or loans

ctoanadu:
Thanks a lot @ICaSNg, but I don’t think you completely understand the first question.let me try to explain better ...
Most of the lump sum received in my account is money from my sponsor to pay for tuition fees and to secure an education bond. All I can explain in this situation is that my sponsor sent money to me to pay for tuition and edubond. I can’t really provide proof for that ...

Proof of where your sponsor got the money is required- means of employment, and proof of any lump sum in sponsor's account- you will be presently both your acct and sponsor's acct of 6 months each- both of you need to explain lump sums and proof

Philadelphia:
Good morning everyone!
Please does the below clause on the NSE requirements mean like a Block account like Germany’s or Edubond for Irish visa!

“ purchase and provide proof of a guaranteed investment certificate showing a minimum of $10,000 from a Canadian bank, which you cannot access until you reach Canada;”...


ICASng

Am not sure this requirement applies to Nigerian applicants- Read here:

https://www.hdfccredila.com/planning-higher-education/gic-for-study-in-canada.html

For Nigerian students you are required to get a ticket for bank statement.- read more here:

https://web.facebook.com/CanHCNigeria/posts/have-you-heard-of-mybank-statement-it-is-the-fastest-and-most-reliable-way-to-de/2812717458822133/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Philadelphia:
Is there any need for MSc applicant to submit WAEC certificate?
What if the applicant studied humanities at Bachelors and had a D7 in Mathematics (which is accepted for the admission). Will this result affect such a one or will the person have any issues with the D7 on Mathematics while submitting for MSc program?

For Ireland all results and credentials is required

quinzypearl:
Good evening everyone

Pls @IcaSNg and everyone, my dad transfer the money in his company account which was used to pay my school fee to my sister account to help her to get her UK study CAS. After getting it she transfer the money back to his account #11m middle of this December.. pls what explanation can be given on his sponsor letter to explain the huge sum transfer from his daughter... And pls note he is also submitting is other company account statement and registration documents to show he is capable of sponsoring my study..

Just explain as it is- refund from my daughter (name) as funds required to obtain CAS from her UK university; not sure i clearly understand the last sentence though- so cant answer

ctoanadu:
Hi,
@ICaSNg
My sponsor transferred like 90 percent of my tuition fees and also transferred the equivalent of 7000 euro in Naira into my savings account for education bond . Is it necessary to explain this lump sum considering the fact it was deposited by my sponsor..

2. Is it necessary to explain a large debit in my savings account or that of my sponsor if the debit is not tuition fee or edubond related?
3. What amount can be regarded as a lump-sum ?

Is it necessary to explain a large debit in my savings account or that of my sponsor if the debit is not tuition fee or edubond related? both credit and few debit is required but more importantly all lump sum credit for your account and your sponsor's coupled with proof.


3. What amount can be regarded as a lump-sum- your salary and above or average monthly income if you're unemployed.
if employed and salary is 80k for example, you start from your salary and any amount above 80k

if unemployed and on average you get like 40k as gifts or little transactions, you start from that.

quinzypearl:
Good evening,

Pls my company refuse to give me my salary pay slip, it a chinese company. But I have provided my personal 6 month statement of account where my salary is being paid into. pls, hope submitting my document without the payslip will not have a negative effect on my application.

Your salary bank statement and employment letter or confirmation of employment is enough to cover that part.
Wishing you God's favor

DammyDurst:
No need for an apology ma'am. Thanks for your response.

Please, do you have an answer to the second question?

Regards.

Education / eurobond depending on the bank can be paid through form A or dorm act. DORM act is always a faster option.


Cheers

Philadelphia:
No bro,
The 10m is personal savings and from sales of properties (with evidence). So, the sponsorship is “self”.
With these parameters now, can the 10m suffice?

If you're single I.e unmarried with no dependents then it probably may be enough but use black market rates for conversion to be on the safe side.

Don't forget explanation of lump sum as well as proof is required

DammyDurst:
Hi @ICaSNg,

If I opt to pay for the Education Bond, would a Statement of Account from where the money was paid from be needed when applying for the visa?

I'm aware that the Education Bond should be done using a domiciliary account (which we do not have), or can it be paid via Form A?

Thank you...

Apologies for the late response. Yes all Bank statements should be presented. Dwebb already responded too

Jaypey21:
Hey guys

Visa approved

Went to vfs 23rd of November submitted my documents and did biometrics

Visa out by 14th December

Thank you all for the assistant

Congrats

Omon01:
Thanks for the response Bro.

[s]So is it safe to say they recognize LinkedIn courses more than the Udemy's and Coursera's??[/s]

I'm thinking more business analytics than Data.

Thanks again.




I welcome more ideas and suggestions from the house please.

Any of them is ok; only used LinkedIn as an example since you get a badge on your profile once you pass required tests.

Data Analytics is embedded in Business Analytics, 80% of the same tools is required to function as professionals in both fields.

Omon01:
Morning guys,

Damage Control Please!!

Already paid for MSc International Biz but i actually would have preferred MSc Business Analytics. Plus i hear the prospects of landing a job with MSc International biz is pretty low.

Are there recognized professional short courses i could take (either virtual or physical) to increase my chances of landing a good job?

In Any high demand skill eg IT, healthcare etc.

Thank you for your anticipated response.

You could swap to HRM though
or pretty much take LinkedIn courses on Data Analysis

Omon01:
DBS appears to be the only school running MSc Business analytics for january but reviews say the school isn't that great and its certificates aren't really recognized amongst locals.


Please what's ur take on this guys and kindly advise!

LIT and NCI also have Data Analytics available- Limerick Institute of Tech and National College of Ireland.

Not sure why people are sceptical about DBS, But majority of those i know have jobs after graduating

quinzypearl:
Hi guys,

Please is master of Arts in Journalism & Media Communications a great or good course to study in ireland, dublin to be precise.

Read through the thread for critical job list of Ireland or google irish critical job list to determine which job roles are in demand and authorised for work sponsorships.

BabyCanada:
Hi guys, I need help. My bro got admitted into a University in Ireland for September 2020, however he didn't go cos of covid, he used an agent what shld he do?

1. Get a new offer for 2021 if changing school
2. Pay tuition and defer to 2021

izzita:
thanks so much. mine is that my mum took a loan from her company cooperative to boost my travel. it is reflecting on her payslip. and the cooperative wrote to the embassy that she is saving with them. but am afraid a loan might look desperate to travel. I don't know if I should say she withdrew from the coporative and don't mention the loan

Cant provide comprehensive guidance as confidential information is needed for me to understand e.g how.much your mum earns, how much is closing in her account, other means of livelihood, duration of loan repayment