Open your account early to save €15 and get your CAO number.
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
The CAO opens tomorrow at 12 noon
Hi there,
CAO applications for 2027 open tomorrow at 12 noon. My advice is to open your account early.
You don't need your course choices ready. You can register now and add or change your courses for free until 1 February at 5pm.
Why open your account early?
1. You save €15 The fee is €35 until 20 January at 5pm. After that it's €50, and the normal closing date is 1 February at 5pm.
2. You get your CAO number You'll need it for:
HEAR and DARE: online forms close on 1 March at 5pm
HPAT: registration for Medicine applicants closes on 15 January at 5.15pm
Scholarships and other applications that ask for it
Take the test before the CAO opens
Not sure which courses to put down? Our CAO Interest Test takes 20 to 30 minutes and matches you with courses that suit your interests and expected points.