How do I get my certificate (parchment) as an international student?

QQI are the awarding body for all NCI Programmes, and they issue parchments for all graduands. It is a very important document that is only produced once and if it is lost or misplaced it may not be possible to get a duplicate.

Please note if you have opted to exit with the postgraduate award your parchment may not be available at graduation. Please refer to the article on exiting with a post graduate award for more information.

When do I get my certificate (parchment)?

At the time of the graduation ceremony:

• Graduands who complete their programme in February will be invited to the graduation ceremony in Spring
• Graduands who complete their programme in June and Sept/October will be invited to the graduation ceremony in November

The NCI website has updated information on graduation.  All frequently asked questions on graduation are linked here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.: I'm living in Ireland and don’t want to/wasn't able to attend graduation?
A.: The exams team will contact you to arrange parchment collection on set dates or postal delivery to an address in Ireland. Ensure your Home & Mailing Address on 'mydetails login' is up to date and the same. 
 

Q.: I'm not living in Ireland anymore – can the Parchment be posted outside Ireland?
A.: Parchments can only be sent by courier to addresses outside the Republic of Ireland for a €150 fee. To arrange this, follow these steps by 31 October for November Graduation or 28 February for Spring Graduation:
 

❑ Update your Home & Mailing Address on ‘mydetails login’
❑ Make the payment of €150 to the NCI International Bank account.
❑ Complete the Courier Request Form and submit it to International Support via the NCI Support Hub
❑If paying by bank transfer, please send the payment receipt (TT Receipt/MT103 Receipt) with the completed Courier Form.
❑ International Support will arrange for Parchments to be sent by courier
 

Q.: What if I my parchment is lost or not received in the post?
A.: If you don't receive your parchment, follow up with the Exams team. For lost parchments, you can order a replacement from QQI for a fee. See the QQI website for details.

Q.: Do I need to have a PPS number to receive my parchment?
A.: Yes, the awarding body for NCI is QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) and QQI requires all students to have a PPSN to graduate and receive their parchment.