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Dublin City University

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Overview

Founded in 1989, the Dublin City University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Dublin City University (DCU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. Dublin City University (DCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Dublin City University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Dublin City University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Dublin City University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Dublin City University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath
Acronym DCU
Founded 1989 Origins date back to 1975, university status in 1989
Motto Ireland's University of Enterprise
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Glasnevin
Dublin
D09 Y074 County Dublin
Ireland
Dublin City University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Dublin City University Phone Number +353 (1) 700 5000
Dublin City University Fax Number +353 (1) 836 0830

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Dublin City University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Dublin City University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Dublin City University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Dublin City University.

Dublin City University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Dublin City University's admission information.

Dublin City University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Dublin City University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Dublin City University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Dublin City University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Dublin City University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Dublin City University has more than 2300 international students.

Dublin City University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Dublin City University.

Dublin City University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Dublin City University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Dublin City University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Dublin City University's Control Type Control Type

Dublin City University is a public higher education institution.


Dublin City University's Entity Type Entity Type

Dublin City University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Dublin City University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Dublin City University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Dublin City University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Dublin City University's main facilities:


Dublin City University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Dublin City University's Library


Dublin City University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Dublin City University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Dublin City University's main services:


Dublin City University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Dublin City University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Dublin City University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Dublin City University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Dublin City University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Dublin City University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Dublin City University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Dublin City University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Dublin City University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Dublin City University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Dublin City University's Facebook page Dublin City University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Dublin City University's X (formerly Twitter) page Dublin City University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Dublin City University's YouTube channel Dublin City University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Dublin City University's Instagram page Dublin City University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Dublin City University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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