Dublin City University - Overview

Dublin City University (DCU) is a young, dynamic and ambitious university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation. Since admitting its first students in 1980, and being given University status in 1991, DCU has grown in both student numbers and size and now occupies a 72 acre site.

Since it was established, DCU has been renowned for being cutting edge and forward thinking. We work closely with industry to give students a modern, relevant, well-researched curriculum delivered in world-class facilities and labs. We are noted for having an entrepreneurial, innovative and creative culture. We are renowned for our excellent employability statistics and the success of our graduates.Students will be part of a cosmopolitan and diverse community of over 2,300 international students at DCU. Almost one in five students here, and two in five research postgraduates, are international. The university is home to a cosmopolitan and diverse community, with students coming from 109 countries.

Location & Facilities

Our 85-acre campus is one of the safest in Ireland. It features bright modern architecture, and was planned to encourage interaction. Students will find it’s a place where they can live, learn and develop in a bustling yet intimate environment. There are seven restaurants and cafes on our campus. As DCU is in a residential area 20 minutes from Dublin city centre (3.5 miles/6km) students will enjoy the best of both worlds. It’s an easy commute on foot or by bike to your studies and you are still close to the vibrant heart of a capital city in your free time. The on-campus Dublin Bus stop offers another easy way to get around.The safety and health of our students is of upmost important to us. We have a health centre on campus, a doctor on call and 24 hour campus security.

Teaching and Research Excellence

Best University in Ireland for Student/ Academic Staff ratio (Higher Education Authority, Ireland) DCU’s Innovation Campus is leading the development of a clean tech sector in Ireland. 20,000 new jobs are possible by 2020.
The Ireland India Institute supports collaboration in education, research and knowledge exchange between Ireland and India.
DCU Institute for International Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction (IICRR) - launched in 2012 by the former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, builds on DCU's global reputation as the principal academic centre in Ireland for the study of international relations and conflict resolution. Research and teaching themes include terrorism on the internet, mediation, gender equality, and development-security linkages.
DCU is the home of the National Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL), a centre of excellence for the advance of online, distance and blended learning. QS Top 200 Subject Ranking: Computer Science and Information Systems Engineers Ireland: All of our engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland.IBM: IBM is our partner in delivering the MSc in Computing (Data Analytics)

Careers

Our strong Careers Service gives you the opportunity to get advice on your CV and go to recruitment events. There are regular employer networking events and an online job vacancy system. Careers Advisors work with students who have specific career goals and also with those who don’t. The ultimate aim is to increase your competitiveness in the job market. One of the exciting parts of laying foundations for your future is the chance to study abroad (in a country other than Ireland) for part of your course. Depending on your course choice you may get to study abroad for a semester or year with one of our partner institutions in Europe, America or Asia.

There are many ways you can control your own destiny by taking advantage of the opportunities university life gives you. As well as going to workshops and guest lectures by industry experts you can volunteer in the local community. The Uaneen module rewards credit for excellence in extracurricular engagement in your final year. Use the DCU ePortfolio to record all your achievements.
UStart, our student entrepreneur startup competition, will help you to refine your ideas and innovations, develop sales and marketing strategies, launch products and services, and apply for follow-on funding.