Pathways to study at UL

Mature Student entry route:

• Visit the Widening Participation Office for details.

QQI FET Awards

• An entry route for students who have achieved the relevant QQI FET Level 5 award.
• Visit our QQI FET Awards page for details. 

University of Sanctuary

• A bursary fund for students in the international protection system or who have been granted refugee status or leave to remain.
• Visit the UL as a University of Sanctuary page for details.

HEAR (Higher Education Access Route)

• A path to higher education for Leaving Certificate students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Visit the Access Office for details. 

DARE (Disability Access Route to Education)

• A scheme for Leaving Certificate students with disabilities or learning disabilities.
• Visit the Disability Services page for details. 

Access to University Course (AUC)

• A pre-entry course for students whose economic or social backgrounds are underrepresented in higher education.
• Visit the Access to University Course page for details.