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 Winter

The NCI website has updated information on graduation. 

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 Mid- October for Winter 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.