Dublin City University Dublin City University (DCU) is one of Ireland's leading research universities, founded in 1989 and located in Glasnevin, north Dublin. With over 20,000 students across three campuses — Glasnevin, St Patrick's, and All Hallows — DCU has grown rapidly to become one of the most dynamic and innovative universities in the country. DCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities globally and is particularly renowned for its strengths in communications, computing, engineering, education, and business.
DCU is consistently rated one of the best universities in the world for graduate employability, with strong industry partnerships with companies including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Accenture — many of which have their European headquarters close to DCU's campus. The university's innovative loop campus model and its founding ethos of transforming lives through education make it an outstanding choice for ambitious international students seeking a practical, career-focused degree in Ireland.
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Merit-based award for outstanding international postgraduate applicants demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
Prestigious national scholarship for top international students covering full tuition and a living stipend.
Funded PhD and research masters positions through DCU's growing portfolio of research institutes and industry partnerships.
Tech and media companies close to DCU's campus sponsor bursaries for students in computing, communications, and engineering.
| University Name | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Location | Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland (3 Campuses) |
| Type | Public Research University |
| Established | 1989 |
| Total Students | 20,000+ |
| QS World Ranking | 501–550 |
| Main Intakes | September (Major) & January (Minor) |
| Average Tuition Fee | €12,000 – €26,000 per year (depending on programme) |
| Application Fee | €50 |
| Post-Study Work Visa | 2 Years (Third Level Graduate Scheme) |
| Official Website | www.dcu.ie/ |
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