Dublin City University is located in the capital of the Republic of Ireland. It was established in 1975 under the name National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin. It wasn’t until 1989 that it acquired its university status. Considered unconventional at the time, Dublin City University was the first university in Ireland that introduced interdisciplinary studies, meaning that for example science students could take business courses, business students could take languages and language students could take computing. It was also the the first university in Ireland to introduce work placement (INTRA) as part of its degree programmes, helping students put their academic skills into practice in a work environment.

DCU currently hosts around 10,000 students enrolled as full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as students studying under the Distance Education degree program. Dublin City University provides students with the opportunity to choose one of the 80 degree programs that matches their interests.
DCU is structurally divided into the following faculties and schools: DCU Business School, Faculty of Engineering and Computing with the possibility of reading Computing, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Science and Health with the possibility of reading Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences, Health and Human Performance, Mathematical Sciences, Nursing or Physical Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences which is divided into the Applied Language and Intercultural Studies department, the Communications department, then Education Studies, Fiontar, the Institute of Ethics, Law and Government, and the Distance Education Program – Oscail.

How to apply

International students wishing to apply to Dublin City University should contact the International Office at international.office@dcu.ie for information about the application procedure. You should also consult the ‘Once you’ve applied’ section of the official website of Dublin City University for details such as pre – arrival information, accommodation, payment of fees, enrolling, etc.

International Cooperation

For information on international cooperation agreements and exchange programs contact DCU’s International Office at:

The International Office
Dublin City University
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Ireland

Tel: + 353 1 700 7411
Fax: +353 1 700 8698
Email: international.office@dcu.ie

Central Address:
The Registry,
Dublin City University,
Dublin 9,
Ireland

Official website