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ICOS is appalled by the brutal attack on an international student and delivery worker in Dublin that left him needing life saving brain surgery.

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) welcomes the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the criminalisation of ‘sex for rent’.

The ICOS Student Advisory Group is a welcoming space where international students can share their voices, support ICOS’ work, and highlight the contribution of international students to Irish society. 

ICOS is seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme and Alumni Officer to support the delivery of the Ireland Fellows Programme and to strengthen alumni engagement.

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 (ICOS) strongly welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce new legislation to ban ‘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 launches new report on the housing crisis from the perpective of international students. The report builds on previous research conducted by ICOS on housing in the context of international students. It examines the effects of the housing crisis on students, and explores the challenges that they face in the rental market. 

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has today launched its General Election Manifesto 2024 outlining the actions that must be taken by the next Government to improve the rights, welfare, and experience of international students studying in Ireland.

National housing charity Threshold has partnered with the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) and the Union of Students Ireland (USI) as part of its annual ‘Scamwatch’ campaign to raise awareness around ever-more elaborate fraudulent scams.

ICOS has today unveiled a new campaign to help international students recognise and report incidents of racism they may witness or experience while studying in Ireland.

ICOS is calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and condemns all acts of violence and terror. The killing of innocent civilians must stop and all hostages must be released.