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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
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.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Dublin City University offers a variety of scholarships to international students. However, every type of scholarship has different criterias. Check below the type of scholarships offered by DCU.
- Merit - Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic, sporting and/or extracurricular prowess primarily.
- Financial Aid - Financial Aid scholarships assist with the financial cost of attending university, either by assisting with fees or the associated costs of living while one is a student.
- Accommodation Aid - Accommodation Aid scholarships assist students with locating and paying for accommodation for the duration of their d
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
New answer posted
2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The international students need to spend on variety of things while studying at the Dublin City University. Some of the expenses are given below:
Type of Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
Tuition Fees* | INR 11.5L- 15L |
Accommodation and Meals | INR 90 Thousand to 1.3L |
Miscellaneous | *Subjective and can vary |
*Tuition Fees of MS Program is Considered for comparison.
The students can apply for scholarships and fees waiver which can help reducing the total expense.
New answer posted
2 years agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
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
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Dublin City University and University College Dublin are both prestigious and popular among international students. Below table provides you the broad difference between these two universities:
Parameters | Dublin City University | University College Dublin |
|---|---|---|
City Located | Dublin, Ireland | Dublin, Ireland |
Total Enrollment | 19,000 | 37,894 |
No. of or percentage of international students | 3.4% | 9.1% |
Average Tuition fees* | INR 15.81L | INR 24.45 L |
Student to faculty ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 |
Average Cost of living | INR 8-12L per month | INR 8-12L per month |
*this classification is listed by taking MSc Computer Science as base course in both the universities.
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