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Dublin City University

Dublin, Leinster ยท Public University ยท Est. 1975

QS World #436 Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
1975
Students
19,000
International
3,000

DCU: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Dublin City University is a public university in Dublin, Ireland, and it suits students who want a large, urban university with an international student community. It is a practical option for applicants comparing Irish universities by location, cost, and published global standing.

  2. What you can study

    The available information does not list individual subjects or programmes, so the programme catalogue still needs to be checked on the university website. What is clear is that Dublin City University is a public university in Dublin with a full university offering rather than a specialist college, so applicants should use the official site to confirm the exact courses open to international students.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the programme-specific entry requirements on the website before submitting anything. Confirm the required academic documents, English language requirement, deadlines, and any country-specific steps directly with admissions, since those details are not stated here.

  4. What it costs

    Tuition is published at EUR 15,500 to EUR 21,000. Living costs in Dublin will depend on housing and daily expenses, so confirm your full budget before applying and check the current fee for your chosen programme with the admissions office.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university has 3,000 international students, which suggests an established international environment. The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it for your course, along with visa steps, housing, health cover, and whether your qualification is accepted for direct entry.

  6. How it compares

    Ireland has 28 universities, so Dublin City University sits in a fairly small national higher-education field. Its published tuition range and international student base make it a straightforward comparison point for applicants who want an urban public university in Dublin rather than a smaller or more specialised option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about DCU

Where is Dublin City University located?

It is in Dublin, in Leinster, Ireland.

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

How much is tuition for international students?

Published tuition is EUR 15,500 to EUR 21,000. Check the exact fee for your programme with admissions.

How many international students are there?

There are 3,000 international students.

Overview

Dublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance โ€” always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at DCU

51 programs across 5 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting and Finance

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Mathematics

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Applied Physics

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Financial Mathematics

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing (General)

Dublin City University

๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Master's Degree

Other

Foundation

Diploma

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

EUR 15,500 โ€“ EUR 21,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelorโ€™s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelorโ€™s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Ireland.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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