It’s that time of year again — the CAO applications have officially opened for the 2026-2027 academic year. The CAO (Central Applications Office) is the system used in Ireland where students apply for ...

Aspiring students looking to further their education in 2025 can now officially submit their applications through the Central Applications Office (CAO). With the application window open, this is a ...

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My son is sitting the Leaving Cert next June and his school has advised us that the CAO application process will open today. As a first-time parent, I’ve no idea how to help ensure he completes the ...

Ireland’s Central Applications Office (CAO), which processes applications for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland, issued 83,369 Round One Offers to 56,571 CAO applicants today, Wednesday, ...