CAO Deadline Dates 2023

The Central Applications Office (CAO) is where students can apply for almost all the full-time undergraduate courses in Ireland .

The CAO have a range of application deadlines – with various costs.

  • The Early online discounted rate is €30 – closing date of Jan 20th 2023.
  • The normal application closing date is Feb 1st 2023 – and that costs €45.
  • Late applications are accepted up to May 1st 2023 – with an application fee of €60

From 5 February 2023 to 1 March 2023 you can pay an extra €10 to amend your CAO course choices online.

There is also a further chance to change your mind, free of charge, from 5th May 2023 up to July 1st 2023.



CAO Offer Dates 2023

The main body of offers takes place after the 2022 Leaving Certificate Examination results become available.

Offer Date:  7th September, 2023 to be confirmed
Reply Date:  13th September, 2023 – to be confirmed.

Anyone looking for the  CAO Login Page – it can be found here

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