Dublin City University: Popular Programmes & Ranking

Q: How much is the application fee for DCU?

International sudents applying online for Dublin City University can applying through the university's own application portal. Once the application is completed international students applying for postgraduate courses are required to pay an application fee of EUR 50 meanwhile the aplication fee for undergraduate applications is EUR 35.

Q: Does Dublin City University accept international students?

Yes, Dublin City University accepts international students from more than 120 countries around the world. Each year thousands of students from across Europe and around the world apply for various courses at Dublin City University. The university offers all the necessary facilities to international students so to make their stay very comfortable and highly educational.

Q: What is the acceptance rate for Dublin City University for international students?

Dublin City University is one of the prestigious University in the Ireland. As per the QS World University Ranking 2024, the university is ranked 436 in the world. The Dublin City University has an acceptance rate of 20%, which means out of every 100 applications only 20 get selected, making it very competitive to get selected into the University of Dublin City.

Q: What is Dublin City University known for?

Dublin City University offers hundreds of programs at undergradute and postgraduate levels. The university is known for its programs in technology, engineering business, communications, humanities, Science and health. DCU offers highly ranked and top rated programs to internationa students. Its courses are recognised and accepted all over the world.

Q: Is Dublin City University accredited?

All the programs and courses offered by Dublin Citiy Universtiy are accredited by the relevant accrediting bodies. Here we have listed some professional, governmental and non-governmental acredititation. Assocition to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) The Associatin of MBAs (AMBA) EPAS The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The Chartered Institute of Personal and Development (CIPD)

Q: What are the courses available to study at Dublin City University?

Dublin City University courses are available at UG and PG levels in different specializations. Students can apply for popular programs like B.Tech., BBA, MIM, etc.

Q: What are the English language requirements for Dublin City University?

Dublin City University requires international students, whose first language is not English, to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. Here is the minimum English language requirements. Exam Score IELTS Overall 6.5 TOEFL Overall 92 or above

Q: What is the average tuition fee for international students at Dublin City University?

Dublin City University is a public university in Ireland, therefoer, the tuitoin fee for domestic and international students may vary. Also, the tuition fee for international students will depend on the type of course and level of study. Here we have given the average tuition fee for some of the popular courses at DCU. Courses Annual Average Fees BBA INR 12.8 L - 13.7 L BSc INR 13.2 L - 15.9 L MA INR 11.1 L - 14.1 L

Q: What IELTS score do I need to study in Dublin?

International students required a minimum IELTS score for admission at Dublin City University is 6.5.

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What's New at DCU?

For non-EU mature students (23 years or above) applying for Dublin City University admissions, the deadline for applications is Feb 15, 2024, with a late application deadline of Jul 1, 2024.

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About Dublin City University
DCU Programs
DCU Fees & Eligibility
DCU Scholarships
DCU Admission Dates
DCU Student Reviews
Dublin City University Placements
Accommodation at Dublin City University
DCU Rankings
Study in Ireland
FAQs

About Dublin City University

Dublin City University is a public university established in 1975 as the National Institute for Higher Education. In 2006, Dublin City University became the first university in the world to establish an Institute of Ethics. The university has a student exchange program with more than 100+ countries all over the world.

Dublin City University feels proud to be one of the world's leading Young Universities with a mission to transform lives and societies. DCU ranked #1 in Ireland for graduate employment rate in the QS Graduate Employment Rate 2022. Also, 96% of its graduates are in employment or further education six months after graduation.

Year of establishment	1989
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	DCU
Accepted Exams	TOEFL PTE+2 More
Total International Students	2300
Size of Campus in acres	148
Male/Female Ratio	1
No.of Campuses	3
Accommodation expenses	6076 Euro for 1 sharing (UG),8409 Euro for 1 sharing (PG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: How much is the application fee for DCU?

Q: Does Dublin City University accept international students?

Q: What is the acceptance rate for Dublin City University for international students?

DCU Programs

Dublin City University offers a number of programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels through its five faculties. These five faculties are:

DCU Business School
DCU Institute of Education
Faculty of Engineering & Computing
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty of Science & Health

MS

13 Courses

3.91 year

C++ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹11.59 L - 16.05 L

Intake Session

– / –

MIM

10 Courses

3.61 year

B++ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.82 L - 16.94 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24

BBA

15 Courses

4.53 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹12.93 L - 13.82 L

Intake Session

– / –

B.E. / B.Tech

11 Courses

4.23 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.37 L - 13.82 L

Intake Session

– / –

M.A.

15 Courses1 year - 2 years

B++ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹11.23 L - 14.26 L

Intake Session

– / –

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: What is Dublin City University known for?

Q: Is Dublin City University accredited?

Q: What are the courses available to study at Dublin City University?

DCU Fees & Eligibility

International students applying to Dublin City University are required to submit the following documents while applying.

Academic transcripts of previous qualifications
Copy of passport
CV/Resume
Personal statement
English language proficiency

English Language Requirements

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language to get into Dublin City University. Here is the minimum English language requirement for international students.

Exam	Score
IELTS	Overall 6.5
TOEFL	Overall 92 or above

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(13 courses)	INR 12 L - 16 L	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
MIM(10 courses)	INR 14 L - 17 L	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
BBA(15 courses)	INR 13 L - 14 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)	INR 13 L - 14 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
M.A.(15 courses)	INR 11 L - 14 L	Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
B.Sc.(25 courses)	INR 13 L - 16 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
BSN(4 courses)	INR 12 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above
Others PG(4 courses)	INR 9 L - 14 L	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
MEng(2 courses)	INR 16 L	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above
UG Diploma(1 course)	INR 10 L	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above

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Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What are the admission requirements for Dublin City University for international students?

Q: What are the English language requirements for Dublin City University?

Q: What is the average tuition fee for international students at Dublin City University?

Q: What IELTS score do I need to study in Dublin?

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DCU Scholarships

Dublin City University offers a very limited number of scholarships to international students. Some of the scholarships offered by Dublin City University for international students are:

Scholarships	Award
DCU Merit Scholarship	Variable
DCU Humanities and Social Sciences Bursary	EUR 2,000 fee reduction
Irish Government Scholarship	Full fee waiver and EUR 10,000 for living expenses

View all 66 scholarships

DCU Admission Dates

International students applying to Dublin City University should check the admission deadline before applying for any course at DCU. The admission deadline for international students applying to DCU is Feb 15, 2024 and for late submission, it is Jul 1, 2024 .

Application fees :Euro 35 - 60
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Not required
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	3ʳᵈ Apr - 26ᵗʰ Jul 2023
Winter	1ˢᵗ Sep 2023

Admission details of all courses

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How to apply at Dublin City University?

Q: How long does it take to hear back from Dublin City University?

DCU
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Vibe of Campus

Friendly
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.2

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty3.9

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.3

Safety3.9

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MSc in Computing (with Major Options) - Batch of 2024

4.5

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Student life in DCU and Ireland is amazing.

Tips: Do check the course modules beforehand to see if they align with your career or academic goals. The university automatically offers a scholarship with the admission letter to merit students (deciding factors are not known, hence no comments on the same). For some courses, there are no internship options available for the particular subject.

Likes (Value for money): The fees of the course is relatively lower than other universities within Ireland as well as other major study destinations like USA and UK. No concrete data is available but as per observation of the post-study salaries earned, the ROI is quite good.

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2023Read more

Hari Govind M Verified Icon

MSc International Accounting and Business - Batch of 2023

4.1

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Worth it for the money that we pay

Tips: Students coming here should make sure that their course is relevant to this country to get the visa sorted. Also, always make sure you don't get into trouble with the professors because they decide everything here and you do not have a chance to review things once it's done. Take care of that.

Likes (Part time work): On-campus part-time jobs are tough to get whereas off-campus ones are easier to get. Getting an off-campus job is pretty much in our hands and depends on how we try everything. We have online platforms and there are no walk-in interviews.

Dislikes (Internships): There is no guidance for internships except where to find it. Only help they did was to get into Linkedin which we are all familiar with and help to get our CVs sorted. Also, they do give us a chance to attend different career fairs and career talks.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Management (Business) - Batch of 2024

2.9

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Academically involved university

Tips: Students feel a lot of cultural shifts when they study abroad. They experience various culture, diverse students, teaching, everything is different here in Ireland. I got a DCU Merit scholarship of 2,000 euros from the university. All is good, the weather here is a bit unpredictable.

Likes (Part time work): There are various part-time work available. All you have to do is create a resume and apply on Indeed or Hoba portals. You can also give your resume to the local store and ask for an update regarding it. Sometimes it is hard to manage the course and part-time. Average is pay 10-12 euros per hour.

Dislikes (Internships): College provides full assistance in resume and cover letter building along with mock interview sessions and guidance. There are various internships available but you have to work very hard to grab one because of the hard competition in the Irish market.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2023Read more

Milind K

MSc in Management (Business) - Batch of 2023

3.4

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Best for graduates with zero or less than two years work experience

Tips: If you an experienced person with a sole purpose of getting a job in Dublin then I feel you should not invest in this degree. This course is apt for graduates with zero or less than two years work experience. The university provides a lot of workshops and the programme is quite insightful. The professors are always there to talk and guide you. The career service at DCU is good and the career consultant has helped me with a job market and career advancement insights.

Likes (Student Life): The student life at DCU is great. As my course was intense, I did not get much opportunity to engage in activities organised by Student Union. However, during my course, I noticed a lot of activities on campus. We would get email notifications for the upcoming events.

Dislikes (Internships): To be honest, I have not paid attention to any internship ads. But the career service portal shares information on available jobs or internships. I have seen a lot of graduate programme job posts. I believe there should be opportunities for internships as well. If not, one can get in touch with Career Service or your professor who can connect one with their network.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Science and Health Communication - Batch of 2024

3.2

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Get accommodation sorted before coming to Dublin.

Tips: Accommodation is difficult to get. Please book from college to get the best experience and in advance. As you will have to make many compromises. It is important to make friends during the first month as most events happen in October and November. Many student discounts are available, vegetarians always have food options and sustainability thrift shops are present, thrift shops are great!

Likes (Internships): Got placed at an amazing internship at Intra placemat DCU. A wonderful and hard-working department. The internships are relevant to my field and the intra placement me with a CV review and reformatting, counselling and also matched my CV perfectly with my current placement. They are also available readily by email.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It is affordable but the bus schedules are never constant and you do have to wait in the rain as not all bus stops are covered. You can order your Student Leap card prior to your arrival and the same with cars ( student deals can go under 8 euros/month. Lyca is the most reliable though.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2023Read more

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Dublin City University Placements

Dublin City University conducts a graduate outcome survey each year. As per the 2021 graduate outcome survey of DCU, 83% of its graduates are in Employment and 11% are in Further study.

Top Recruiters

ACCENTURE

Nestle

IBM

ebay

Tesco HSC

Deloitte

IBM

Accenture

Google

Grant Thornton

Oracle

Dell

Novartis

Intel

KPMG

JP Morgan Chase

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the employment rate of graduates of Dublin City University?

Q: Who are the top employers for the graduates of Dublin City University?

Accommodation at Dublin City University

On-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

Incoming 1st-year students are allocated rooms in Hampstead and Larkfield Apartments on the Glasnevin campus
There are 295 units in Larkfield and this block is designated for incoming first-year stu

Incoming 1st-year students are allocated rooms in Hampstead and Larkfield Apartments on the Glasnevin campus
There are 295 units in Larkfield and this block is designated for incoming first-year students
Hampstead Apartments contain sixty-one comfortable apartments, each with five ensuite bedrooms, and a shared living/kitchen/dining area.
Postgraduate students can also apply for on-campus accommodation at All Hollows and Postgraduate Block

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:Euro 8409
On-campus housing:dcuaccommodation.ie/

It includes only house rent from Postgraduate Block(PG)

Meal Expense

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Off-Campus Accommodation

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The residence option includes Single Room, Double Room, Twin Room, Shared Room, Shared Apartment, Shared House, and Shared Flats
The average range of rent is €500 - €700 per month
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The residence option includes Single Room, Double Room, Twin Room, Shared Room, Shared Apartment, Shared House, and Shared Flats
The average range of rent is €500 - €700 per month
Amenities include Central Heating, Washing Machine, Microwave, Internet, Free launderette etc.
The accommodations are available for stays of a few weeks, the summer or semester

Commonly asked questions
On Accommodation & Meals

Q: What are the various recreational activities to do at Dublin City University?

Q: What can be the things to do on weekend for International student at Dublin City University?

Q: Does Dublin City University provide accommodation to its international students?

Q: How much money do I need to have if I want to study at Dublin City University?

DCU Rankings

Dublin City University is one of the world's leading young universities and consistently ranked top in the global rankings.

Ranked By	Ranking
QS World University Rankings - 2024	#436
THE World University Rankings - 2024	#401-500

Overall University Grade

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Ranked #5 in Top universities in Ireland

Business Economics

THE

#126-150

Mechanical Engineering

#451-500

Physics

#501-550

Politics

#151-200

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Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: Is Dublin City University good?

Q: Is Dublin City University good for engineering?

Q: How good is Dublin City University compared to University College Dublin?

Q: Compare the global rankings of Dublin City University and IIT.

Study in Ireland

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 3.9 L (based on 4 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted Students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week while studying and up to 40 hours during vacat... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted Students have the option of applying for a 2-year post work permit after completing their... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	Euro 100 = INR 8,914
Visa Application Process	Simple Candidates looking to apply for a long stay ... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	Software and ICT Industries, Financial... Read more about hot job sectors

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the cost of a student visa for Ireland?

Q: What are the things to do after you reach Ireland as an International student?

Q: What to pack for Ireland as an international student?

Q: What are permanent resident opportunities at Ireland for International students?

FAQs

Q: How many campuses does DCU have?

Q: Is Dublin City University private or public?

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