Colleges and universities hope to welcome first-years in late September

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Preparations are underway for colleges and universities to welcome first-year students from late September, according to the education minister.

The majority of third-level institutions in Ireland are aiming to induct first-years across their respective campuses from September 28th.