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Housing Charity and Student Representative Bodies Launch 2025 Scamwatch Campaign to Protect Students from Rental Fraud
As thousands of students across Ireland begin their search for accommodation for the upcoming academic year, national housing charity Threshold, ICOS, and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) have today launched the 2025 Scamwatch campaign
The Irish Council for International Students welcomes new legislation targeting 'sex for rent' exploitation
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) strongly welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce new legislation to ban ‘sex for rent’ exploitation.
Irish Council for International Students welcomes introduction of Bill to criminalise ‘Sex for Rent’ exploitation
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) welcomes the introduction of the Labour Party’s bill to criminalise ‘sex for rent’ exploitation. This is an important step towards protecting renters, including international students, from predatory landlords.

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.

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.

Ireland Fellows Programme
ICOS provides management services for masters scholarships awarded under the Ireland Fellows Programme, which is funded by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.