BSc in Nursing (General) 

at Dublin City University, Dublin

Dublin City University admissions are moderately competitive for International because of the DCU acceptance rate. Dublin City University acceptance rate is around 52%, which means out of 100 applicants only 52 get offers. Therefore, admissions at the university is slightly difficult. 

Dublin City University admission requirements for International students vary from one programme to another. Mentioned below are Dublin City University requirements for UG and PG admissions:

DCU UG entry requirements:

• Standard XII Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an overall score of 80% for undergraduate programs.
• Submit all leaving certificate/ evidence of primary degree
• Provide the proof of English language proficiency
• Submit Letter of Recommendation

DCU PG entry requirements:

• A 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline
• Provide the proof of English language proficiency
• Submit Letter of Recommendation
• Must have relevant managerial experience (vary by program)

Dublin City University is one of the best universities in Ireland. DCU offers a variety of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international and domestic students. The university tuition cost can vary from domestic to international student. Furthermore, Dublin City University tuition cost for international students at UG and PG level ranges as follows:

The admission process at Dublin City University depends on your program. International students applying to undergraduate programs should apply through the UG application portal of the university. Whereas, international students applying for postgraduate programs should apply to Dublin City University through the Postgraduate Applications Portal. 

According to various unofficial sources and opinion of previous students available online, following is the list of things an international student should do after reaching Ireland.

• Open A Bank Account
• Get a Student Travel Card
• Learn Irish language
• Plan Your Budget

Dublin City University campus has sports facilities which includes, an indoor sports complex, an exceptionally well-equipped gymnasium and climbing wall, a floodlit Astroturf pitch and four grass pitches for a variety of sports. Students can take part in a wide array of social, sporting and intellectual activities by joining one or more of our 80 clubs and societies.

There is a dedicated Societies Development Officer who is responsible for maintaining and improving society activities within DCU as well as encouraging the formation of new societies. Some of the previous students also recommend to go for a hike, explore museums and forts.

Dublin City University is a public university. In Irish its Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Atha Cliath. It is quite a young university and it was established in 1975. It was created as teh National Institute for Higher Education in Dublin. It is one of the finest universities in Ireland for higher education. 

Yes, the Dublin City University provides accommodation to international students. International Students are allocated rooms in:

• Hampstead and College Park Apartments on the Glasnevin campus and;
• Purcell House and O’Donnell House on our All Hallows campus.

The accommodation to international students are provided only for the first semester at the university, hence the students are advised to manage their accommodation starting second semester.

Dublin City University offers hundreds of programs at undergradute and postgraduate levels. DCU 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. 

Dublin City University, i.e., DCU has five campuses across Ireland. Three of them are academic campuses, one innovation campus and one sports campus.