SAOR-OLLSCOIL NA HEIREANN

Saor‑Ollscoil na hÉireann is a mature‑student university that delivers third‑level education in the humanities and social sciences. Open to learners aged over 20, the institution offers Liberal Arts qualifications at Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral level, awarding degrees on the basis of coursework and a thesis rather than traditional examinations. Entry is informal – a simple interview replaces Leaving Cert points – allowing students to progress at their own pace within a flexible credit‑based system.

The college runs its Academic Year 2025/2026 entirely through remote learning via Zoom, with the option of face‑to‑face lectures arranged later in the year. Registration is handled online or by post, and the next cohort begins on 6 October 2025. Based in Dublin 7, Saor‑Ollscoil na hÉireann provides a welcoming, non‑rigid environment for adult learners seeking to deepen their understanding of the human environment and to apply that knowledge wisely in everyday life.