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Principal Engineer - Doctorate (Apprenticeship) Fees

Develop the expertise to examine and solve real-world problems in your workplace with UL’s apprenticeship Doctorate in Engineering.

Key information

EU fees per year €900
NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Four years
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Professional / Flexible
Start date May
Award Doctorate

Fees are as follows

  • Qualifier Module - €250

For successful Qualifier Module candidates who are eligible for the programme

  • Student application fee - €50
  • Annual fee* - €900

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Candidates and Companies who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Generation Apprenticeship can qualify for up to 90% funding of fees, subject to eligibility and availability.   

For further information, please email apprenticeships@ul.ie  

Companies can also apply for the Apprenticeship Employer Grant of €2000 per annum if they meet the eligibility requirements.  

Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

International student visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

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