Colleges in Ireland

Like most of the Irish universities, the September intake is there to apply for Dublin City University. For many UG courses, the admission deadlines remains the same which is Jul 1, 2026.  And for master's courses like the MSc in Computing, the same is the admission deadline. 

The students can also opt to go for a January intake which is not that popular. 

There are two main intakes at Dublin City University, which are in September and January which are offered during a year. Although the September intake is the popular one with most of the courses opening for admission in this intake itself. 

The DCU January intake which starts in the month of January, is smaller. The admission deadlines for this intake is in December each year. 

As per the official schedule for Dublin City University admissions, for the MSc in Data Analytics the students can apply in the September intake of the year. The admission deadlines for the same are generally in Jun or July during the same year. 

For this program, there is no other of intake at DCU. International students can apply via the official portal of this university. 

As per an unofficial source, the Dublin City University acceptance rate is 49%. This makes DCU a little competitive to get into. International students are required to meet all the admission requirements. Some of those are given below - 

• A UG degree or a high school diploma 
• English language proficiency with test like IELTS, TOEFL or PTE. 
• Correct Documents like transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement etc. 

Dublin City University in Ireland is generally considered a top notch university and it is also highly ranked. Given below are the ranks for the same - 

• DCU is generally ranked among the top 400 to 500 unis in the world
• The top 4 to 5 in Ireland

However, this university does not have the Russell Group and the Ivy League status.

Dublin walkable so students can also travel on foot or by bike. If not there is an affordable and efficient public transport system available and this includes services like Dublin Bus, Luas (Tram), DART, Dublin Bikes (100 stations across city) and Student LEAP Card (Discounted travel card). 

Yes DBS takes the mental and physical well being of their students and staff seriously. There are regular workshops organized about managing anxiety, mental health plan, art therapy, self-care, etc. Some other services include Nightline Student Listening ServiceOutside College Hours, Student Union Welfare Team, Free Counselling Services, etc./.

The DBS campus location is a two min walk from St. Stephens Green, the Luas, and all main bus routes. All educational sites are within walking distance. Bus Services running in  Aungier Street are 9, 16, 65, 65b, 68, 68a, or 83.  

Students can refer to the following tips before shortlisting any DBS housing options:

• Review the map of Dublin and cross-check connectivity as well as locality
• Decide on a budget. Students living close to the college will pay more
• Always pay an offline visit before finalizing the property
• Ensure all utilities are working like showers, appliances, lighting, etc.
• Read and understand the Rental Agreement thoroughly 

Follow given tips to prevent fraud while searching for DBS housing mentioned below

• Always visit properties accompanied by someone trusted
• Check keys/locks with landlord 
• Possibly use credit card
• Ensure bank/online companies are legit
• Don't pay before an in person visitation
• Don't pay if bank account given is not Irish
• Its also not recommended to use Facebook for search