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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 in top-470 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
At DCU, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | 209 |
Social Sciences & Management | 311 |
Arts & Humanities | 330 |
Engineering & Technology | 372 |

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 6,148 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.
Study programs at DCU
Arts & Humanities
Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance
Multimedia
Education & Training
Education and Training
Humanities (Psychology Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Disruptive Technologies
Science Education
Applied Sciences & Professions
Health and Society
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Climate and Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Science and Technology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Data Science
Electronic & Computer Engineering
Multimedia
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Athletic Therapy and Training
Physical Education with Biology
Physical Education with Mathematics
Sport Science and Health
Engineering & Technology
Aviation Management with Pilot Studies
Biomedical Engineering
Business Studies
Electronic & Computer Engineering
Global Challenges
Journalism & Media
Arts - Joint Honours (Media Studies)
Communication Studies
Journalism
Medicine
Athletic Therapy and Training
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
Environmental Science and Technology
Health and Society
Nursing (Children's and General integrated)
Law
Arts - Joint Honours (Languages)
Arts - Joint Honours (Media Studies)
Arts - Joint Honours (Politics)
Civil Law BCL (Law and Society)
Economics, Politics and Law
Social Sciences & Management
Arts - Joint Honours (Languages)
Arts - Joint Honours (Media Studies)
Arts - Joint Honours (Politics)
Economics, Politics and Law
Global Business (France)
Humanities
Applied Language and Translation Studies
Arts - Joint Honours (Humanities)
Arts - Joint Honours (Languages)
Theology and Religious Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Mathematics
Analytical Science
Applied Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Finance
Actuarial Mathematics
Aviation Management with Pilot Studies
Business Studies
Business Studies - International
Law
European Law and Policy
Law
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Elite Sport Performance
Applied Sciences & Professions
Emergency Management
Computer Science & IT
Computing (with Major Options)
Data Protection and Privacy Law
Digital Marketing
Electronic and Computer Engineering
Electronic and Computer Technology
Medicine
Diagnostics and Precision Medicine
Elite Sport Performance
Psychotherapy
Science and Health Communication
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Climate Change - Policy, Media and Society
Journalism & Media
Climate Change - Policy, Media and Society
Emerging Media
Journalism
Political Communication
Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Education & Training
Children's and Young Adult Literature
Early Childhood Education
Education
Education and Training Management (Leadership)
Education and Training Management (eLearning)
Arts & Humanities
Choral Studies
Creative Writing
Emerging Media
Humanities
Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work
Children's and Young Adult Literature
Choral Studies
Creative Writing
Education and Training Management (eLearning)
Social Sciences & Management
Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work
Climate Change - Policy, Media and Society
Ethics
European Law and Policy
Finance
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astrophysics and Relativity
Bioprocess Engineering
Financial Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Data Protection and Privacy Law
Digital Marketing
Emergency Management
Ethics (Corporate Responsibility)
Engineering & Technology
Access Course for the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Electronic and Computer Engineering
Electronic and Computer Technology
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Other
Psychotherapy

Bachelor degree at DCU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 92. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
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, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 92 or higher.
Doctorate degree at DCU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 92.
DCU campus
The campus of DCU is located in Dublin. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Student life at DCU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.

What to do after graduation
To stay in Ireland after graduation, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. It allows you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of DCU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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