DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY
- Country Ireland
- Founded In 1975
- University Type Public
- Total Students 9748+
- Phone Number 35317005194
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 9
- Website https://www.dcu.ie/
- International Students 2300
- Size of Campus 148
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 1.0
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One of the world’s leading young universities, established in 1975, Dublin City University is one of the fastest-growing institutes in Ireland. Dublin City University or DCU is recognized internationally for broadening the horizon for its students since 1980. Through the expansion of University came an increase in its academic portfolio. This lead to ranking DCU among the top 5 universities in Ireland.
Dublin City University is the first university in Ireland to incorporate work placements as part of its degree courses and to offer credits for extracurricular activities. The university also takes pride in its USTART start-up accelerator program, which focuses on supporting its student's business ideas with funding and space. Apart from these innovative programs, the university offers a diverse range of UG and PG degrees through its four faculties.
Around 12,000+ students enroll with Dublin City University each year. International students make-up a considerable amount of the total student population, which is around ~16%. They collectively represent over 116 nations from across the world. Together, these factors indicate the cultural richness and diversity of the University.
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
Programs
All Courses offered
BACHELOR OF ARTS [B.A] (ECONOMICS, POLITICS AND LAW)
Full Time Ireland
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 20500
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF ARTS [B.A] (GLOBAL BUSINESS (GERMANY))
Full Time Ireland
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 19364
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF ARTS [B.A] (ENGLISH AND HISTORY)
Full Time Ireland
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 1435
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR (ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE)
Full Time Ireland
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 16650
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (NURSING (GENERAL))
Full Time Ireland
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 14997
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | World University Ranking | 2021 | QS |
| 501 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
Accomodation
Accommodations are available for Glasnevin and St. Patrick campus.
- Glasnevin has two styles of accommodations- Larkfield apartments and Hampstead apartments. Both available for first-year students. The former has two-bedroom apartments and the latter has 4-5 ensuite bedrooms.
- St Patrick accommodation offers single room occupancies with shared facilities.
Accomodation Website:
https://www.dcu.ie/Placement
The graduate placement rankings for Dublin City University for 2020 by QS are #301-500. Some of the highest-paid graduates from DCU were from the following programs:
- Executive MBA- 85,000 EUR/yr
- MBA- 78,000 EUR/yr
- Masters in Finance- 74,000 EUR/yr
- Executive Masters- 68,000 EUR/yr
- Bachelors- 62,000 EUR/yr
Students entering sectors like finance, management, consulting & accounting, and engineering were paid one of the best packages.
Scholarships
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.
