College applications rise by almost 9pc as most popular CAO course choices revealed
Briefly

Recent data shows that health, arts, and business courses continue to be the most sought after by applicants to the CAO, with a notable increase in interest towards engineering, architecture, and construction courses. By the closing date in February, 83,424 applications were recorded, an 8.5% rise from the previous year. Health courses particularly surged with a 19% increase in applicants. The trend indicates a shifting landscape in educational preferences, as more students prioritize specific fields, while some areas like languages and environment are witnessing a decline in interest.
Health, arts, and business courses dominate CAO applications, while engineering, architecture, and construction fields see escalating interest, indicating a shift in educational preferences.
In total, 83,424 applications were received by the February closing date for CAO, representing an 8.5% increase from last year, with health-related courses leading.
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