CAO Turns 50: A Half-Century of Higher Education


Author: The Daily News Now! March 10, 2026 Duration: 1:52
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CAO Turns 50: A Half-Century of Higher Education

The Central Applications Office (CAO) in Ireland, established in 1976, has evolved into a vital institution handling over 88,000 applications annually for 1,500 courses across 30 institutions. Initially a central clearing house for university offers, it now processes applications from students with further education qualifications, mature students, and European applicants. The CAOs commitment to fairness and transparency has resulted in 1.5 million offers accepted since its inception, despite challenges such as pandemic-induced grade inflation.

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