NCAD Upcoming Events/Important Dates

1 Feb 2026, 5pm: All NCAD Undergraduate Restricted Programmes CAO and International Application Deadlines.

6 Feb 2026, 5pm: All Undergraduate Portfolio Submission Deadlines, applicants MUST have a separate portfolio submission for each studio-based programmes that they have applied to. Portfolios cannot be in-work status and MUST be submitted before the deadline to be reviewed.

Applicants can find more information here on our website!

16 - 19 Feb 2026: Postgraduate Futures 2026, informational webinars will be held for all NCAD Postgrad Programmes offered in 2026. We are excited to announce a new programme in MA Graphic Design

21 Feb 2026, 11am - 2pm: CEAD Open Day! CEAD Open Day is the annual information event at NCAD for part-time evening credit courses in art, design and photography. CEAD credit courses are for mature students aged 21 and over who want to explore their creativity. Tutors will be available at CEAD Open Day 2026 to chat and answer your questions.