Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC), founded in 1999, is Ireland’s premier pathway provider offering fast-track, industry-aligned foundation programmes in business, engineering, science, and health sciences. As Ireland’s exclusive NCUK study centre, DIFC guarantees progression to top universities in Ireland and the UK through hands-on academic and English language support.
DIFC is a private foundation college located within Dublin’s Griffith College campus (and a sister site in Cork), offering one-year International Foundation Year (IFY) and 7–10 month Pre‑Masters Preparation (PMP) programmes designed for international students. Accredited by ACELS, MEI, QQI, and part of the NCUK consortium since 2004, DIFC has successfully placed over 1,200 students into under‑ and postgraduate programmes with partner universities across Ireland, the UK, and globally, ensuring strong academic support and personalised progression planning.