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Mature Students (Full-time Courses)

Note: Applications must be made through the Central Applications Office (CAO) for entry into Year 1 of a full time undergraduate programme in CIT. All other applications can be made directly to the Institute. Click here or contact admissions@cit.ie / 021-4335037 for further information.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 1st
Closing date for mature student applications through CAO - will be assessed on the basis of mature status

March 1st
Change of mind closes for mature student applications through CAO

May 1st
Closing date for late CAO applications - mature students can apply using FETAC/Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification up until this date but will not be assessed on the basis of mature status

May 31st
Closing date for Higher Certificate in Business Studies for Mature Students -Find course information here

1st July
Change of mind closes for CAO applicants (applies to those who’ve applied using FETAC/Leaving Certificate or equivalent but not applicable to applicants who’ve applied through the mature student route only i.e. ticked mature student box on CAO form)

July 4th
Round A Offers through CAO for non-standard applicants including mature applicants

July 31st
Round 0 Offers through CAO for non-standard applicants including mature applicants

August 19th
Round 1 Offers through CAO

August 20th
CIT Special Maths Exam for CAO applicants - Click here for more information

 

The Mature Student Officer is based in the Access Service, Student Centre. 

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8.30am-1.00pm; 2.00-4.30pm. 

Please note meetings are by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact Sinéad on the details below. 

Sinéad O’Neill,
Mature Student Officer,
T: 021-4335109
E: maturestudent@cit.ie

 

Deirdre Creedon,
Access Officer,
T: 021-4335140
E: deirdre.creedon@cit.ie

 

 

 

Cork Institute of Technology strongly encourages applications from mature candidates and is continually working towards wider entry routes in order to increase participation of adult learners. Returning to education after a break, or entering it for the first time as a mature student, is becoming very popular. The Mature Student brings with him/her life experiences along with determination and focus, all of which are conducive to successful learning. The ‘mature student’ very often becomes the ‘ideal student’.

There are a wide variety of courses at certificate, diploma and degree level to choose from within CIT. This webpage highlights for you the entry mechanisms and gives you some information on the supports available for mature students. We would like to wish you every success in your journey to third level.

CIT has developed a comprehensive guide for Mature Students, please click here to download.

 

Are you a Mature Student?

To be eligible under this category, applicants must be 23 years or older by the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry.

Information Evening for Mature Students

Every year an Information Evening is held for mature students. At this event, prospective mature students are provided with information on Course and Career Options, Life in CIT as a mature student, Grants, Fees, Financial assistance, Student Supports & Services.

Presentations usually include:

  • Introduction to CIT
  • Taking Steps to Third Level Education
  • The Mature Student Experience
  • The Application Process
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Supports, Grants, and Fees 

Following on from this information evening, a CAO Information Evening for Mature Students is held in January. The CAO closing date for application to full time courses is the 1st February each year.