Dublin City University

Dublin City University

Dublin City University was created in 1975 as the National Institute of Higher Education, enrolling its first students in 1980. In 1989 it became a university by statute and adopted its current name, and in 2016 it incorporated four other institutions in Dublin. Today it has more than 18,000 students, and more than 20% are international students. It has been ranked in the top 4% of universities worldwide and is the only University on the island of Ireland to be featured in the QS Top 50 under 50. Dublin City University has also been placed 86th among the top one hundred young universities in the Times Higher Education 100 under 50. What is the Dublin City University acceptance rate for International Students? The Dublin City University acceptance rate is 20%. Dublin City University has several libraries across its campuses, offering students access to many resources, including books, journals, online databases, and more. The University has state-of-the-art sports facilities, including a gym, indoor sports hall, swimming pool, and outdoor sports pitches that students use frequently. The Student Union offers students access to clubs, societies, advice and support services, a student bar, and more. Students can also find a campus medical centre, counselling services, and fitness equipment. Student Life There are over 140 clubs and societies at Dublin City University that cover a range of areas, including Surf ‘n’ Sail, Japanese Soc, Style Soc, Dance and more. Students are actively involved in student life, and the atmosphere promotes inclusivity and leisurely activities. At Dublin City University, students make friends for life at communal places such as the Society Life Committee or the various workshops available throughout the year.

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DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin City, Ireland

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Programs at Dublin City University

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Master's

MSc in Computing-Data Analytics

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Computer Sciences
1 year
Ireland
Master's

MSc in Computing-Artificial Intelligence

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Computer Sciences
1 year
Ireland
Master's

MSc in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

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Business
1 year
Ireland
MSc

MSc in Quantitative Economics for International Business and Management (QuEBIT)

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Economics asks how societies use scarce resources: how prices form, how households and firms decide, and how policy, trade and money shape growth, employment and inequality. Mathematical modelling and statistical evidence run through the subject. Graduates often work in analysis and consultancy, banking, government and international organisations, and research.

Economics
1 year 6 months
Ireland
MSc

MSc in Quantitative Economics for Business and Management (QuEB)

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Business examines how organisations are created, financed, run and grown, from managing people and money to reading markets and making decisions under uncertainty. Coursework blends analysis with practical judgement. Graduates often move into management, consulting and entrepreneurship, or into specialist roles across finance, operations and marketing.

Business
1 year
Ireland
MSc

MSc in Management (Strategy)

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Business examines how organisations are created, financed, run and grown, from managing people and money to reading markets and making decisions under uncertainty. Coursework blends analysis with practical judgement. Graduates often move into management, consulting and entrepreneurship, or into specialist roles across finance, operations and marketing.

Business
1 year
Ireland
MSc

MSc in Computing (with Major Options)

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At its core, computer science is about computation: algorithms, data structures, programming languages, operating systems and the theory beneath them. Mathematical reasoning and hands-on building reinforce each other throughout. Graduates often become software engineers, or move into data, security, research, product development and technical roles in almost any industry.

Computer Sciences
1 year
Ireland
MSc

MSc Biotherapeutics

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Biotechnology uses living systems — cells, enzymes, microbes — as tools to make useful things, from medicines and vaccines to industrial enzymes and improved crops. Laboratory technique, molecular biology and bioprocessing sit at its core, along with questions of safety and ethics. Graduates often work in pharmaceutical and agricultural research, production and quality laboratories.

Biotechnology
1 year
Ireland
MEng

MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Mechanical engineering deals with machines and moving systems: how forces, materials, heat and fluids behave, and how to design and manufacture things that work reliably. Modelling, simulation and laboratory testing support the design process. Graduates often work in manufacturing, automotive and aerospace sectors, energy, robotics, and product design or testing.

Mechanical Engineering
1 year
Ireland
Foundation

International Foundation Year Engineering Stream

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Systems engineering handles the whole rather than the part: how requirements, components, people and software combine into something that works within real constraints of time, cost and risk. Students learn requirements analysis, modelling, integration, testing and lifecycle management. Graduates often work in aerospace, defence, energy, transport, healthcare technology and complex software projects.

Systems Engineering
1 year
Ireland

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