Top 3 Foundation Non-Degree Universities in Ireland (2026)

The best universities for a foundation non-degree in Ireland, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 3 universities, 32 programs.

Foundation in Ireland: Non-Degree (3) Bachelor (1)

Looking for the best university for a Foundation Non-Degree in Ireland? These 3 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers foundation non-degree programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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University College Cork

QS World #300
Cork · Ireland · 14 foundation non-degree programs
→ Arts (Music) - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → General Nursing - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Commerce - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Arts International - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 + 10 more programs
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University of Limerick

QS World #509
Limerick · Ireland · 7 foundation non-degree programs
→ Contemporary Dance - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Financial Maths - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Paramedic Studies - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Irish Dance - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 + 3 more programs
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Maynooth University

QS World #770
Maynooth, County Kildare · Ireland · 11 foundation non-degree programs
→ Business (BMA, INB, MKT, BCG, IGC, MGC) - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Biological and Geographical Sciences - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Finance - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 → Law - International Foundation Programme · 16330.00 + 7 more programs
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