What places are available?
Each college or university taking part in the DARE scheme has allocated a limited number of places on a reduced points basis for students entering through DARE.
This number or quota is different for each college and university. You can also get details of the quotas on the website of each college and university that takes part in the DARE scheme. Click here to find out more about the quotas.
If you are applying for the DARE scheme, you must:
- give evidence confirming that your disability has had a significant impact on your educational performance
- meet the minimum entry (matriculation) and subject requirements of the colleges or universities to which you are applying
- compete for one of the quota places based on your Leaving Certificate results.
You can find out more about the selection and admission policies on the websites of the participating colleges. Please click on the links below.
Participating Higher Education Institutions:
Applicant Requirements
You must give evidence confirming that your disability has had a significant impact on your educational performance.
You must also meet the minimum entry (matriculation) and subject requirements of the institutions to which you apply.
You will then compete for one of the quota of places based on your Leaving Certificate results.
| AIT | CIT | DCU | DIT | Mater Dei Institute of Ed. | NCI | NUIG | NUIM | TCD | UCC | UCD | UL | Pontifical University Maynooth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quota of 1st Year Undergraduates places available for DARE 2012 | Places are available on all Programmes for successful candidates. There is no set quota. | 2% | 5% of places on all courses | 5% of places on all courses | Up to 10% on each undergraduate programme | There is no restriction on the number of students who can come through DARE.
There are no set quotas. |
20% quota in all courses; divided across 3 access target groups (i.e. HEAR, DARE & Mature Students) | 4% | 22% (with a baseline of 18%) quota in all courses; divided across 3 access target groups (i.e. HEAR, DARE & Mature Students) | Minimum 5% of 1st year intake 3 % 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) | 5% of places on all courses |
4% |