What places are available?
Each participating HEI has allocated a quota of places on a reduced points basis for students entering through DARE.
The quota of places available through DARE differs from one institution to another. Details of quotas can be found here and are available on the website of each of the participating institutions. Click here for HEI Quota Table.
All DARE applicants must provide evidence confirming that their disability has had a significant impact on their educational performance. DARE applicants must meet the minimum entry (matriculation) and subject requirements of the institutions to which they apply. Applicants will then compete for a quota of places based on their Leaving Certificate results.
Details on the selection and admission policies of the individual institutions can be found on the websites of the participating institutions.
Participating Higher Education Institutions:
Applicant Requirements
All DARE applicants must provide evidence confirming that their disability has had a significant impact on their educational performance. DARE applicants must meet the minimum entry (matriculation) and subject requirements of the institutions to which they apply.
Applicants will then compete for a quota of places based on their Leaving Certificate results.
| AIT | DCU | DIT | Mater Dei Institute of Ed. | NCI | NUIG | NUIM | TCD | UCC | UCD | UL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate Number of 1st Year Undergraduates in 2009 | 1,900 | 3,400 © | 120 | 500 | 3,000 | 1,900 | 2,600 © | 3,500 | 4,250 | 2,400 © | |
| Quota of 1st Year Undergraduates places available for DARE 2010 | Places are available on all Programmes for successful candidates. There is no set quota. | 5% of places on all courses | 5% of places on all courses | Up to 10% on each Programme | There is no restriction on the number of students who can come through DARE.
There are no set quotas. |
Minimum of 20% in all courses; divided across 3 access target groups (i.e. HEAR, DARE & Mature Students) | 4% | 22% (with a baseline of 15%) quota in all courses; divided across 3 access target groups (i.e. HEAR, DARE & Mature Students) | Minimum 5% of 1st year intake 2 % on reduced points quota in all undergraduate programmes | Minimum of 15% in all courses; divided across 3 access target groups (i.e. HEAR, DARE & Mature Students) | Places are available on all Programmes for successful candidates
There is no set quota. |