FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Education in the Republic of Ireland is governed by Acts of Parliament promulgated by the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Education by the main universities is governed by Acts which specifically deal with the National University of Ireland, University College Dublin, University College Maynooth, University College Cork, University of Limerick and Dublin City University. Each of these universities is chartered to issue their own degrees. These universities are not accredited from any other body or institution.

The Acts of the Oireachtas also promulgated legislation which governs education provided by Institutes of Technology. These institutes provide education which leads to educational awards by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC).

Since the mid-nineties, independent colleges have set up in Ireland. Some of them are affiliated to overseas universities and issue degrees from these universities. Others have sought accreditation from HETAC for their programmes. The accreditation of these independent programmes is provided for in the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. Independent providers, who elect not to be accredited with HETAC can issue their own awards. Many of the independent colleges accredited to HETAC issue their own awards in addition to meeting the criteria for HETAC awards. There is no prohibition in the educational acts which restrict the awarding of degrees by independent colleges. These degrees are not HETAC accredited degrees.

Degrees issued by Warnborough College (Ireland) are in this category and these degrees are legal. They have no relation to HETAC or its accreditation.

Warnborough adheres to the Principles of Best Practice for Cross-Border Higher Education as recommended in 2004 by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the International Association of Universities (IAU), and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).

Warnborough College (Ireland) is a member of the European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) consisting of 194 institutional members committed to distance and e-learning across the whole of Europe and beyond. EDEN is instrumental in developing and shaping European policy that embraces all levels of formal and non-formal education and training. The Secretariat of EDEN is hosted by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Warnborough has a long history of recognition for its programmes, the quality of its teaching, mentoring, and for the qualifications it awards. Its qualifications and credits have been accepted by academic institutions, the professions and industry in the USA, UK, Australia and other countries.

Yes. We will be pleased to put you in touch with someone in your area, where possible. Warnborough has a very active Alumni Association useful for networking, fellowship, and support.

Excellent. All students for a Distance Learning programme are appointed an expert (called a mentor) in their chosen field to work with them by email/telephone or face-to-face on an individual basis. There is also online support from Warnborough database: WORLD &  Warnborough Online.   There is a peer-buddy system for peer-to-peer support, and of course, all students have full back up from our friendly administration and faculty.

Yes. We consider each application on its individual merits. Students may be eligible for advanced placement or exemptions based on previous academic and/or work experience. Often, advanced placement may mean that you could be allowed a shorter time frame to complete your program.

First day of any month. We have twelve (12) entry dates per year. You may apply ONLINE. For further information please call: +353 (0) 1 814 8670 or use our Contact Form.

You decide. Fees can be paid by credit card (secure online or in writing), telegraphic transfer, banker's draft, or cashier's

All students can work out their own Payment Plan to suit their budget needs.

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Warnborough offers a range of programs and courses. Most of them are available only by distance learning. Click here to see a list of all available programs.

Yes. Warnborough is for Adult Learners. Warnborough evaluates each application on an individual basis. Age is no barrier (our oldest student to date was 87 upon registration). We welcome applications from all those who are serious about furthering their education.

Warnborough participates in the TERI ISLP loan scheme. We also offer scholarships. For more information, click here.

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After graduation, you would become an alumnus of the College. You should register and join the Warnborough Worldwide Alumni Association. Membership lets you keep up to date with what is happening in the world of Warnborough, and gives you opportunities to attend Warnborough events and functions around the world. You also receive the gazette, and can help us develop the institution (and programs) further. Graduation doesn't have to mean an end to your association with Warnborough and we would love to keep the relationship going.

No problem. We will be pleased to put you in touch with a former class or course mate. If you wish to contact a student through us, you will need to send an email, whereby we will try to contact the person in question. If they are interested in contacting you, we will give them your contact details and it will be up to them to make the first move.