Free Fees for Irish and other EU Students

The two degree courses offered by Shannon College are included in the Department of Education & Science’s ‘Free Fees Initiative.’ To be deemed eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a first time undergraduate student
2. Hold EU nationality or official refugee status
3. Have been ordinarily resident in an EU member state for at least three of the five years preceding entry to an approved third-level course

If you would like further information on eligibility for Free Fees, please visit the following page on the government’s Student Finance website:

Guide to College Charges and Expenses

Students eligible for Free Fees are still required to pay an annual student contribution fee and pay for other expenses in Year 1, such as accommodation and a meal charge. Please click on link below for details of the College Charges and Expenses for 2013:

Tuition Fees for Non-EU Students

Non EU students are required to pay tuition fees for the first four years of the degree. Click on the button below for the 2013 BBS fee information for non- EU students.

Further Queries

If you have any questions regarding your fee status, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office on +353 61 712590 or by emailing the Admissions Officer, Ms. Joan Markham at joanmarkham@shannoncollege.com.