International student services

One of BCT’s greatest strengths is its comprehensive range of specialised support services which help international students settle into Irish life.

We understand the difficulties international students might face in adjusting to a new culture and environment, whilst also trying to make friends and undertake studies. Our staff ensure you don’t have to cope with this all on your own.

Institute services include:

• Assistance with visa, health insurance and pre-departure information, including information on accommodation


• Airport reception service


• An International Orientation programme and a comprehensive BCT Welcome Pack guide.


• Staff who offer advice and support on personal, financial or cultural issues, transition to life in Ireland and study at BCT Institute


• An after-hours free telephone hotline service to help students with anything they might be concerned about


• Specialised information for sponsored students, Muslim students, and students with families


• Social activities and programmes including day trips, a Weekend Break program and a Language and Cultural Exchange program (please note: these programmes vary depending on the time of year)

Our facilities

• Computer Labs:

BCT Institute provides computer labs that are fully equipped with the latest high tech equipment catering for Oracle, CompTia, Microsoft Linux Red Hat and many other programmes. Upon entry into the college students are supplied with their own personal username and password to use the BCT computer labs for work.

• Kitchen:

BCT Institute provides an area for students to chat and eat their lunch. Facilities provided include a microwave, kettle, coffee machine, and food and beverage vending machines. Situated in a busy business district there are numerous cafes, shops and restaurants close by.

• Photocopying:

Photocopying facilities are available to all students of the Institute at the reception desk.

• Library:

BCT aspires to and is currently working towards the integration of its own student library. When fully up and running students will be able to avail of modern books, journals, CD ROMs and other publications.

The Library strives to create an environment that supports all aspects of the curriculum of the Institute and empowers students in an information age. All registered students who have a current ID number are automatically members of the Library and will participate in an induction programme on joining BCT.