Irish Council for International Students
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ICOS welcomes Ireland's new international development policy
ICOS has welcomed the Government’s new Policy for International Development, ‘A Better World’, which will see an expanded programme committed to transforming lives...
Solidarity with victims of racist abuse and violent assaults
ICOS expresses its abhorrence that foreign workers, who include many international students, have been the victims of violent assaults and racist abuse on Dublin’s streets.
Grafton College case exposes weakness in student protection
International students’ advance payments should be held in escrow accounts pending visa decisions...
ICOS Training Services
We provide training services in intercultural awareness and competency for staff and students, as well as information sessions for newly arrived international groups, all of which can be tailored to your needs and requirements.
Life in Ireland
From the weather, to banking, shopping and entertainment, our guide to life in Ireland for international students provides some basic information that you need to know, as well as some useful tips.
Scams and Fraud
Some fraudsters or "scammers" specifically target international students, so ICOS has put together some useful information that will help you to recognise when someone is trying to commit fraud or “scam” you.
Irish Aid Fellowships
ICOS provides management services for masters scholarships awarded under the Irish Aid Fellowship Programmes, which are funded as part of Ireland's wider development cooperation budget.