About DCU
Dublin City University (DCU) — public university. It is located in Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. DCU is a part of European University Association (EUA).
The university is ranked number 471 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
At DCU, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
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Dublin, Ireland
- Establishment year
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1975
- Students
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9,025
- International students
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1,415
- Rating QS 2023
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#471
DCU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at DCU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For residents of the EU, Switzerland and the UK, education at DCU is free. For everyone else, the tuition fee is approximately 6,125 USD. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Citizens
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Free
- Bachelorfor international students.there are free programs.
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14,154 USD/year
- Masterfor international students
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6,125 USD/year
- Doctoratefor international students
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15,012 USD/year
Bachelor degree at DCU
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 92. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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92
- TOEFL PBT
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580
Master's degree at DCU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter DCU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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92
- TOEFL PBT
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580
DCU campus
DCU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Thanks to international exchange programs at DCU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Ireland after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa that will allow you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of DCU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
