About the university
Holmes Institute Dublin (HID) is a small private business college on Merrion Square North in Dublin city centre. It belongs to the Holmes Education Group, which says it has more than 60 years of experience in education and over 85,000 graduates across its centres.
HID offers three QQI-awarded programmes: a three-year BA (Honours) in Business (NFQ level 8), a one-year MSc Strategic Information Systems (level 9) and a one-year MBA (level 9). Its sister school, OHC English Dublin, runs English preparation courses for students who need them.
Indian students look at HID for a short, city-centre master's with three intakes a year, including February and June. The college does not publish its international tuition fees online, so ask HID or its listed agents for a written fee quote before applying.
- Type
- Private college, part of the Holmes Education Group; QQI-awarded programmes
- Campus
- 2 & 3 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2
- Programmes
- BA (Hons) in Business, MSc Strategic Information Systems, MBA
- Intakes
- February, June and September/October (HID's pages give both months for the autumn start)
- Quality mark
- Authorised TrustEd Ireland provider (Higher Education Pathway)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Holmes Institute Dublin doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- BA (Hons) in Business: a school-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate, with two subjects at H5 and four at O6/H7 including Mathematics and English (or another language).
- An approved level 5 or 6 foundation year, or one year of full-time post-secondary study, may also be accepted; contact Admissions.
Postgraduate
- MSc Strategic Information Systems: a level 8 honours degree at second-class (2:2) or equivalent in business, computing, science, engineering or a related field; other subjects considered with good numerical and digital skills.
- MBA: a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline or equivalent, or a level 8 Higher Diploma in Business Administration or a recognised professional qualification. If maths is not evident in your degree you need maths equivalent to at least O6 in the Leaving Certificate.
- Applicants with significant work experience but without the degree may be assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Documents
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test score (taken within two years)
- CV and personal statement (required for mature applicants)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 for the MSc Strategic Information Systems (CEFR B2+) |
| TOEFL | 79 for the MSc |
| PTE Academic | 54 for the MSc |
| Duolingo | 105 for the MSc |
| Waiver | At least 60 ECTS of study taught in English at Leaving Certificate level or above may be accepted instead of a test |
Accommodation and living costs
HID does not run its own residences or publish room prices. It partners with Casita for student rooms (booked directly with Casita), can arrange a half-board homestay, and points students to private rental sites such as daft.ie and rent.ie.
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Campus and location
HID teaches from its Merrion Square campus at 2 & 3 Merrion Square North in Dublin 2, in the city centre.
- Small, city-centre campus focused on business and information systems.
- Sister English school, OHC English Dublin, for English preparation.
- Three intakes a year: February, June and an autumn start.
- Links to an industry incubator mentioned on the programme pages.
Careers and graduate outcomes
HID's programmes are aimed at business, management, administration and digital-change roles. Its MSc and MBA are QQI level 9 awards, which usually make graduates eligible for Ireland's Stamp 1G stay-back route; see our Ireland guide. HID does not publish graduate employment figures.
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FAQs
What are Holmes Institute Dublin's fees?
HID does not publish its international tuition fees online. Ask HID Admissions (info@hid.ie) for a written fee quote for your intake before you pay anything.
Which master's courses does HID offer?
Two: the MSc Strategic Information Systems and the MBA. Both are QQI level 9 awards of 90 ECTS, taught over one year full time or two years part time.
When are the intakes?
HID lists February, June and an autumn intake; its pages give both September and October for the autumn start, so confirm the date with Admissions.
What IELTS score do I need?
The MSc Strategic Information Systems asks for IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79, PTE 54 or Duolingo 105 (CEFR B2+). The MBA and BA pages ask for CEFR B2+ without listing scores.
Is HID a university?
No. It is a private college; its programmes lead to awards from QQI, Ireland's national qualifications body.
Sources
- Holmes Institute Dublin: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Holmes Institute Dublin: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- Holmes Institute Dublin: MSc Strategic Information Systems (opens in a new tab)
- Holmes Institute Dublin: BA (Hons) in Business (opens in a new tab)
- Holmes Institute Dublin: student accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hid.ie (opens in a new tab)
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