Dublin City University

DCU is a research intensive university. It offers employment-relevant, innovative and interdisciplinary programmes that produce highly regarded graduates for the new global workplace. An emphasis on economic relevance, focus on enterprise and flexibility continues to attract large numbers of high calibre students from Ireland and abroad and ensures a strong demand for DCU graduates in the workplace. DCU was the first university in Ireland to introduce paid work placements (INTRA) as an integral part of its degree programmes.

DCU’s Graduate Attributes Programme gives students a unique opportunity to develop a distinct set of skills and competencies to achieve success in current economic climate. It  offers strong support for innovation and encourages entrepreneurship through its globally recognised enterprise centre - Invent. It  has been commended for its high levels of student engagement and, through the various support and development opportunities on campus, students have the opportunity to develop themselves personally, academically and professionally.

The university offers a total of 70 taught programmes across Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Health, Engineering and Computing and DCU Business School faculties including 10 different degrees in teacher education (DCU has established the first faculty of education in an Irish university).

Advantage Dublin City University (or DCU)

• Dublin City University (or DCU) is a university situated on a 72 acre site in Glasnevin, just north of Dublin city.
• It has an extensive range of courses available, including undergraduate degrees of 3-4 years, 1 year taught masters programmes, research programmes and Study Abroad programmes.
• DCU is a globally recognised centre of academic excellence in education and research with several national centres of excellence.
• DCU students are consistently among the highest number of employed graduates in Ireland. The university offers a competitive international student scholarship scheme at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• DCU has students from over 114 countries with 15,000 students on campus.
• Some undergraduate programs offer integrated work placement opportunities (INTRA).

Why do International students choose to study at DCU?

•  Dublin City University has an extensive range of courses available, including undergraduate degrees of 3-4 years, 1 year taught masters programmes, research programmes and Study Abroad programmes.
•  The University is a globally recognised centre of academic excellence in education and research with several national centres of excellence.
• Employment relevant, innovative and interdisciplinary programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level produce highly regarded graduates for the new global workplace.
• Some undergraduate programs offer integrated work placement opportunities (INTRA).
• Generation 21- A unique program of initiatives whose purpose is to shape the graduates of DCU into rounded individuals who are ready to take their place and succeed in the workforce and in life.
• DCU’s Graduate Attributes Programme gives students a unique opportunity to develop a distinct set of skills and competencies to achieve success in current economic climate.
• Invent- A state of the art Innovation and Enterprise Centre that promotes research and encourages entrepreneurship.
• DCU students are consistently among the highest number of employed graduates in Ireland. The university offers a competitive international student scholarship scheme at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• DCU has a strong student-centred ethos and provides a range of student support services to ensure that all students integrate smoothly into the university environment.
• DCU grants a 1 Year Post Study Work Visa.
• Students can work part time 20 hours per week.
• DCU is Ireland's only QS Top 50 under 50 University. It is a well-ranked institution and became a university in 1989.
• DCU was recently invited to join the prestigious European university network, the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). DCU is the only Irish university to be represented in this network of 11 European universities and three associate partners, from Australia, Mexico and Russia, all of whom share a common commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
• The university was named Irish University of the Year 2004-2005 by the Sunday Times, UK. It was also ranked No 2 in the league table of Irish universities in the same newspaper that year, and 4th in the two subsequent league tables.
• DCU was one of three establishments of higher education in Ireland which are ranked amongst the top 300 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2007-2008.
• The University was named Irish University of the Year by the Sunday Times newspaper once again for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Dublin City University Financial Aid 

International students can seek financial aid in form of part-time jobs/student loans/scholarships. Some of the popular scholarships available for international students at Dublin City University are:

• DCU International Merit Scholarships: Available to meritorious international students pursuing full-time UG or PG taught programs. The award offered is 2000 EUR. Applicants are expected to fulfill at least one international student ambassadorial commitment. Application deadlines are closed for the upcoming session.
• DCU Continuing Student-Masters Program: If you are an international student pursuing education at DCU and plan on pursuing a one-year master's program here itself. You will be eligible for paying the EU student fees for the program instead of international fees. 

Dublin City University Application Process 

• Where to Apply?
  •  UG programs: Online Application
  • PG programs: PAC application portal
• Application fee: 60 EUR (PG programs). There is no application fee for UG programs.
• Application deadline: UG Courses at DCU: July 1, 2019. Deadlines for PG programs vary. 
• General requirements:
  • ​Academic transcripts and mark sheets
  • degree completion certificate, 
  • Personal statement,
  • Fulfill country-specific requirements such as Indian applicants must have around 80% in their high school to apply for UG programs.  
  • English language certification
  • GMAT scores may be required for certain PG programs
  • Additional requirements: passport copy/citizen ID card
• English Proficiency Test: IELTS/TOEFL/equivalent test scores are required

Dublin City University English Language Requirments

Fees

Fees for international students range from €12,900 to €19,000 a year depending on the course studied.

Cost of Living

Recent estimates for the cost of living in Dublin have ranged between €8,000 and €12,100, largely depending on the type of accommodation chosen, including rent, electricity, food, books and laundry and medicine as well as travel passes and social expenses, but excluding tuition fees.

Ranking of Universities

WORLD RANK : 760

COUNTRY RANK :  4

English language requirments

IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.

 DCU Business School additionally requires 6.5 in speaking and writing.

Your English language certificate must be awarded  within two years of the start date of your DCU programme.