Dublin City University

Dublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It was created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975. Currently 16,000 students attend the university. DCU has been ranked among the world's best "Young Universities" (QS Top 50 Under 50), 8th in the world for contribution for reducing inequalities by Times Higher Education University Impact, 20th worldwide for promoting gender equality, and 26th in the world for their work to reduce poverty. DCU is also the world's first designated austim-friendly university. 

Dublin is ranked as one of the youngest cities in the world and as the Silicon Valley of Europe. DCU holds these values true in their hands-on learning structure that allows students to engage actively with their education. Almost a 1/4 of all students in Dublin are international, and 24% of Dublin City University students identify has having non-traditional backgrounds. Dublin City University is AACSB, QQI, and AMBA accredited. Study in one of 5 streams; Business, Education, Engineering & Computing, Humanities & Social Sciences, or Science & Health. 

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  Dublin City University (Multi-Campus)

  Dublin, Ireland Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Dublin

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  The DCU story began in 1980, when our Glasnevin campus opened its doors to fewer than 200 students. Since then, our footprint and our facilities have increased enormously to cater for more than 19,000 students. Today, DCU has three academic campuses, as well as a sports campus and an innovation campus - all located in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of north Dublin.

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  Glasnevin Campus

  Dublin, Ireland Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Dublin

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  Glasnevin is DCU’s largest campus and is home to DCU Business School, the Faculty of Science and Health, the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, and parts of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science such as the School of Communications and the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS).

  The campus also features our state-of-the-art student centre, The U, as well as the O’Reilly Library and The Helix arts and culture venue. On this campus you will also find DCU Sports Centre, the university bar NuBar, and various food outlets. The campus is served by a number of bus services and is within walking distance of the St Patrick’s and All Hallow’s campuses.

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  All Hallows Campus

  Dublin, Ireland Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Dublin

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  With its beautiful historic buildings, set in mature parklands, All Hallows is a unique campus that has been a centre for education since the 1840s. As well as the atmospheric Drumcondra House and the beautiful All Hallows Chapel, the campus is home to DCU’s newest library. Located in Senior House, the Woodlock Hall Library is an award-winning facility with a collection that is rich in content on philosophy, religion, social sciences, literature, history, and Irish material. Student facilities on the campus also include Marmaduke’s Cafe. All Hallows is a 5 minute walk from the St Patrick’s campus. 

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  St. Patrick's Campus

  Dublin, Ireland Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Dublin

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  St. Patrick’s campus is home to the DCU Institute of Education. The faculty continues a long tradition of teacher education, which began in this historic location almost 150 years ago. Today, the campus boasts state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, such as the Cregan Library and the Lego Education Innovation Studio. Student facilities include the Java Student Hub, a gym, and an all-weather 3G GAA pitch. Located on the bustling Drumcondra Road, the campus has a great range of shops and cafes nearby. It is 15-20 minutes from Dublin city centre by bus, while Drumcondra train station is an 8 minute walk away.