Dublin Business School (DBS) is the largest independent third level institution in Ireland and provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and executive education programmes. The School, which was originally known as Accountancy and Business College, was established in 1975 to provide evening courses for students preparing for the examinations of the professional accounting bodies.
The following milestones in its development have been of immense significance in meeting this challenge.
- Recognised as a Designated Institution under the NCEA Act in 1992
- Approved as an Accredited Institution of LJMU in 1995
- Recognised as an Associate College of Henley in 1996
- Courses approved for tax purposes by the Department of Education in 1997
- Approved for inclusion on the CAO listing in 1998
Why DBS?
The International Department at Dublin Business School incorporating Portobello College offers a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in the areas of Business, Arts, and Law. DBS is an Accredited Institution of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). All Level 8 Business Degrees and a number of Level 9 Masters Degrees are jointly awarded by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) and LJMU.
A mere two minute walk from St. Stephens Green, the Luas and all main bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart of Dublin city. Our educational sites in the prime city centre locations of Aungier Street, Balfe Street, Dame Street, South William Street and South Richmond Street (Portobello College) are all within a few minutes walking distance of each other and provide students with access to all of the infrastructure capabilities of a vibrant modern capital city.
Accommodation
Home stay accommodation are situated in the suburbs of Dublin and will generally be 30 to 60 minutes travel time from Dublin city centre. If you choose this type of accommodation you will have either a shared or single bedroom in the family home, and take meals with the family.The cost is €680 for four weeks, inclusive of meals
Various private student residences are available throughout the city which offer facilities and services specifically designed for students: accommodation is in self-catering fully-furnished houses/flats including a number of single and sometimes double bedrooms, a shared bathroom and living/kitchen area. Each bedroom is equipped with free Internet access.