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Dublin City UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
3.9/5
123 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 56% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving
Internships3.4
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.7
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.3
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.4
Safety4.1
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration3.8
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Anonymous
MSc in Computing (with Major Options) - Batch of 2025
3.8
Good Academic Environment and Career Opportunities.
Tips: If you're coming over from India, the biggest thing you need to brace yourself for is the massive shift in how they actually teach you. Back home, it's so heavily focused on just cramming for exams, but at DCU, the whole system relies on continuous assessment—you're constantly hit with practical assignments, heavy research tasks, and a ton of independent study where you're left to figure things out on your own.
At first, balancing that academic shock while trying to adapt to the freezing, unpredictable Irish weather and the overall cultural shift is definitely a lot to handle. Luckily, the international team at DCU is pretty solid and actually helps you settle in. Getting a scholarship was an absolute lifesaver for me since it took a massive bite out of the heavy international fees. Looking back, I’m genuinely happy I made the move. The course really forces you to step up your game, and it completely changes how you handle things both as an engineer and just as a person trying to survive on their own.
Likes (Value for money): Look, there is no hiding the fact that the tuition fees here are a massive pill to swallow, especially if you're coming in as an international student. But honestly, when you look at the actual quality of the lectures, the campus facilities, and how heavily the curriculum is tailored toward getting you hired, it actually ends up being worth it.
Getting my scholarship sorted was an absolute lifesaver because it took a massive chunk off that financial stress, and having a degree from DCU genuinely opens a lot of doors when you're hunting for jobs in Ireland. At the end of the day, even though it costs an arm and a leg up front, I really do feel like you're getting exactly what you paid for.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Let's be completely real about the job market after graduating from DCU: the opportunities are definitely out there, especially if you're trying to break into the tech hubs at the Silicon Docks, the big finance firms, or the healthcare sector. But if you’re an international student, the competition is extremely cut throat. A lot of Irish employers are incredibly lazy about paperwork and will straight-up tell you they prefer candidates who already have local experience, and only a handful of companies are actually willing to sponsor a Critical Skills visa.
While the starting salaries in Dublin are generally pretty solid once you're in, locking down a proper graduate role is a massive test of patience that can take months of endless applications. You basically have to prepare yourself for a waiting game, which is stressful enough on its own, let alone while trying to survive Dublin's insane rental crisis at the same time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 48350
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Anonymous
MSc in Finance - Batch of 2025
2.1
A Good University Experience is based on Independent Leaning and Careere effort
Tips: If you're heading to DCU, you need to realize pretty quickly that nobody is going to hold your hand. It’s a fantastic place, but you absolutely have to be self-reliant, incredibly organized, and actually driven to learn on your own. Moving over to Dublin is a massive change. The transition itself is smooth enough, but the academic culture shock is very real. The way lecturers teach here is completely different from back home—it’s way less about memorizing things and much more about independent research, critical thinking, and knowing how to communicate your ideas properly.
Then there's the whole lifestyle shift. Navigating the Dublin rental market and learning how to manage a household entirely on your own is a steep learning curve. Plus, you need to be financially prepared—DCU doesn't just hand out scholarships to everyone. You’re almost certainly going to be self-funding your tuition and the pretty high cost of living in Ireland, so you really need to calculate your budget carefully before you land.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 24000
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Anonymous
MSc in Finance - Batch of 2026
3.9
Focus on your skills before joining.
Tips: Every faculty is well aware of their subjects and are good at teaching. Every faculty is PhD holder and has plenty of experience in teaching in their field. They are good at solving doubts and have a unique way of teaching in their style. You will get an idea from their short notes and examples. It is better to do short courses before coming here.
Likes (Safety): It depends on person to person, where you get accommodation, it is better to stay on the south side of Dublin. An area outside the university is risky to roam around but the university is safe and poses no risk to roam. However, while traveling in north side, be cautious, you might face discrimination from teenagers.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are few jobs available so it's hard to get a job easily and it also applies to full-time; even though you have skills, you might not get a job easily. You need to apply for more than 100 jobs to secure one job also it is not certain that it will be permanent.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1125
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36950
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Anonymous
MSc in Management (Operations And Supply Chain) - Batch of 2026
4.1
College is great and staff has good expertise.
Tips: The part time jobs and full time jobs are tough. There are very less job opportunities in Ireland also they don't hire much. For international students the situation is worse. The accommodation and food are expensive; if anyone comes taking loan, the situation will get very hard for them.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transport is good the buses are on time. The infrastructure is great and the connectivity is also good and the transportation is more frequent, that's why they are less crowded so it's great. The transaction is seamless in buses for tickets.
Dislikes (Part time work): On campus part time jobs are limited and highly competitive, so not everyone gets an opportunity immediately. Off campus jobs are also getting tough; most of them are not hiring because of too much supply and there is no demand in the market. Most students didn't get part time in their first 7 to 8 months.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000
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Anonymous
MSc in Finance - Batch of 2026
4.0
Experienced faculty and a friendly campus.
Tips: Every faculty is well aware of their subjects and good at teaching. Every faculty is a PhD holder and has plenty of experience in teaching in their field. They are good at solving doubts and have a unique way of teaching in their style like you will get an idea from their short notes and examples. I have transitioned from engineering to finance. If you are doing the program, we recommend coming with at least one or two basic courses, then you will get it easier otherwise, you will be in a very difficult position. I completed my graduation in engineering, then got an opportunity to work in finance related company which gave me confidence to succeed in finance. I got a scholarship based on my resume and supporting documents. And I'm satisfied with the decision about this university and this country.
Likes (Value for money): They provide a scholarship based on your case and so if you compare your fee with other universities, it is value for money. Even if you did not get scholarship, there are multiple options like part time or freelancing will cover your tuition fee, so that's why it is value for money.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1175
Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000
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Anonymous
MSc in Management of Operations - Batch of 2026
3.4
The faculty is extremely helpful and understanding.
Tips: I didn't face a cultural shift as such as I had done my research beforehand. People are extremely polite here so ensure that you don't disturb them in any way. Scholarships are available that the university provides based on merit. I am truly satisfied with my university, course and country so far.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is extremely helpful and understanding they will help you with any and everything. The teaching style of faculty at its core is more preference given to self study and more on academic and real world examples in class and a lot of self reading. The teaching faculty is diverse and brings varying responses and thoughts to the table.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Things are always changing here, especially with immigration, so that's why I gave it a 3. It's tough to get a permanent residency because it mostly depends on sponsorship. But I'd really love to stay here for good if I could, because I've enjoyed my time here a lot.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1425
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 35050
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Dublin City University
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Dublin City University has been popular word- wide and also between Indian students from a long time. The University has a lot to offer, there is an availability of 150 programs at both UG and PG level for Indian students in fields like STEM programs, Computing, Business, Engineering, Operations and
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Khushi Arora
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The Dublin City University is triply accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. The University offers many PG programs such as MIM, MSc, MBA, LLM, M.A and M.Com. The basic requirements for PG Admissions at Dublin City University are-
UG Degree
SOP
LOR
Resume
English Proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL and PTE)
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Khushi Arora
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The Dublin City University offers 29 MSc courses for a duration of 1-2 years with tuition fee that varies between INR 14.16 L – 28.31 L. Some of the top specializations for MSc courses are-
• MSc in Computing
• MSc in Management (Strategy)
• MSc in Biopress Engineering
• MSc in Accounting
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Khushi Arora
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The Dublin City University offers 29 MSc courses to opt for to Indian students. The Dublin City University has been ranked well worldwide. The MSc courses have not been ranked individually, so for the most of the PG courses, THE (Times Higher Education) ranked the Dublin City University at #176.
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Khushi Arora
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
GMAT/GRE scores are not a compulsion for MBA courses at Dublin City University. Though they can be added to strengthen the application along with the updated Resume, Bachelor Degree, work experience, English language tests, statement of purpose and recommendation letter.
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Khushi Arora
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Dublin City UniversityLocation
| University City | Dublin, Other - Ireland, Ireland |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 5,53,165 |
Dublin City UniversityContact Information
Address
DCU Glasnevin Campus,
Dublin 9,
Ireland
Dublin ( Other - Ireland)
Phone
+353 (1) 700 5000
(For general query)
+353 (0) 1 7005338
(For admission query)
Email
international.office@dcu.ie
(For general query)
internationaladmissions@dcu.ie
(For admission query)
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