Education
Discover MIC at the October Open Days this October 16 and 17
Discover MIC at the October Open Days. More than 3,000 prospective students attended Mary Immaculate College’s October Open Days in 2024. Pic. Brian Arthur
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) announce its October Open Days for Limerick and Thurles at the MIC Limerick campus on Thursday and Friday, October 16 & 17

If you are thinking about studying at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Limerick or Thurles next year, here’s your chance to find out more at the MIC Limerick Open Days on Thursday, 16 October (9am-2pm) and Friday, 17 October (9am-1pm), with booking open online.
Register now to explore MIC’s diverse undergraduate offerings. Choose from a wide range of degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, which fosters critical thinking, communication, and cultural insight. If you’re passionate about performance and literature, discover the BA in Drama and English. For a research-driven path into human behaviour, consider the BSc in Psychology.
Aspiring educators can explore our acclaimed Bachelor of Education degrees: Primary Teaching available at MIC Limerick and Post-Primary Teaching available at MIC Thurles.
And if you’re drawn to supporting young children’s development, the BA in Early Childhood Care & Education is designed just for you.
But it’s not just about what you study—our campuses offer a strong sense of community, vibrant student life, and excellent support services to help you thrive.
Whether you’re a Leaving Certificate student weighing your CAO options, or a mature student thinking about returning to education, the MIC Open Days are the perfect way to see what’s on offer and get your questions answered.
On the October Open Days there will be Live Programme Talks: College experts will deliver engaging presentations on each programme at multiple times each day, giving you the chance to discover the unique aspects of MIC’s programmes.
Access to programme talks in TN 1 and TN 2 will close once capacity is reached. However, several sessions of each programme talk will be held throughout the day to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend.
There will also be rolling tours will be led by current MIC students, who will share their experiences of college life and answer any questions you may have.
On the day, a wide range of stands will provide guidance on programmes, access routes, disability support, fees and grants, scholarships, work placement, Erasmus opportunities, clubs and societies, and more.
“Seeing the campus in person really opened my eyes—I didn’t realise how much there was on offer”, said one student. A parent remarked, “From the moment we arrived, people went out of their way to be helpful. My daughter came away with such a positive impression”. A guidance counsellor commented, “The information stands were excellent. Staff were prepared, approachable and had clear answers to every question the students had.”
For those considering a career in Post-Primary Teaching, the MIC Thurles Open Day will take place on Saturday, 8 November (10am-1pm).




