A three week intensive programme in one of Ireland’s largest universities and the country’s largest provider of apprenticeship education, offering overseas vocational students a tailored, certified and practice-orientated further education programme based on the curriculum of their vocational training.

The course is conducted entirely through English, by English native speakers in Ireland and is eligible for Erasmus funding. By participating in the programme, students have an opportunity to learn about different cultures and prepare themselves for possible opportunities to work and study abroad in the future. 

TU Dublin offers its own vocational training programmes for industry and trades, similar to a German vocational school. As part of the Irish training system — which closely resembles the German model in many aspects — it provides the classroom-based component of vocational education in addition to its academic programmes. This strong dual-focus approach makes TU Dublin an ideal partner for collaboration with German vocational schools.

The three-week vocational training programme is tailored to meet the needs of vocational trainers, teachers, and students.

The industry-specific focus of this course provides learners with a business-oriented education, covering both topic-specific English vocabulary and industry knowledge.

English is effectively improved through targeted language courses and immersion in the local language.

TU Dublin is also a vocational school. It offers more than 20 vocational training programmes in industry and trades and takes on a role similar to that of a German vocational school. TU Dublin has extensive expertise and experience in vocational education.

The programme is fully integrated into the vocational training programme.

The total duration of the vocational school programme is not extended.

Travel and accommodation costs are funded up to 80% by Erasmus+, as well as the training programme.

Stronger sense of belonging and greater commitment to the employer and company, leading to enhanced motivation.

TU Dublin is a business-oriented and practice-focused university.

The lecturers have extensive practical experience.

All lecturers are native English speakers.

Teaching includes tutorials and workshops.

Language learning & business contacts
expert lectures, company visits and exchanges with industry and trade professionals complete the training programme.

Guaranteed accommodation
Accommodation with host families or in a student residence is guaranteed.

Language learning & business contacts.

Certified training course.

Our team will help you find the right funding, such as Erasmus+.

Personalised services and support.
Excellent customer service and individual support. You will receive full assistance throughout the programme, with direct contact available by phone at any time.

TU Dublin is also a vocational school
TU Dublin offers more than 20 vocational training programmes in industry and trades and takes on a role similar to that of a German vocational school. TU Dublin has extensive knowledge and expertise in vocational education.

TU Dublin

• TU Dublin is located in the city centre and is Ireland's first technological university.

• The university has a student population of 30,000 from over 140 countries across five faculties.

• Vocational students benefit from the university's strong connections with industry and trade.

• TU Dublin delivers its own vocational training programmes, playing a role similar to that of a German vocational school. Operating within the Irish education system — which is similar to the German dual model — TU Dublin combines academic excellence with vocational training programmes for industry and traditional craft apprenticeships.

• This programme is carried out as a partnership initiative between TU Dublin and EBTA.

The vocational training programme outlined here serves as an example of our collaboration. We are eager to work with you to develop new projects in the field of education and training. We invite companies, chambers, associations, vocational schools, universities, and other educational institutions to engage in discussions about successful partnerships and explore new opportunities together.

See sample timetable below. This sample timetable is the result of collaboration between TU Dublin, EBTA, and the vocational school. This programme is tailored for you.