DCU is the fastest growing university in Ireland.

Leading young University on the island of Ireland. (QS Top 50 Under 50).

Over 50,000 graduates and counting.

5 Faculties
Science & Health, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering & Computing, DCU Business School and DCU Institute of Education.

DCU has over 120 clubs & societies.

The first university in Ireland to introduce work placements (Intra) as part of its degree programmes.

First university in Ireland to offer academic credits for extra-curricular activities. Since its inception in 2000, over 1000 undergraduate students have participated in the DCU Uaneen module.

Almost 70% of students take part in Intra work placement or study abroad.

22% of our student population are international students representing over 110 different nationalities.

30% of students are from non-traditional backgrounds (Mature, Access, Disability, Distance).

Over 1000 students entered DCU via Access routes - the highest of any Irish university

2015 was a particularly good year for student achievements in the university.

The men's GAA team won the Sigerson Cup, the 3rd time the university has won the Cup in 6 years. Ladies won the Lynch Cup, and reached the final of the O'Connor Cup.

8th consecutive year DCU athletes won at the National Indoors Championships.

9th consecutive year DCU athletes won at the National Outdoors Championships.

DCU athletes took home a total of 17 national medals at the National Senior Indoor Athletics Championships.

DCU won all six radio category awards in the SMEDIAs - "the Oscars for students" at the National Student Media Awards.

DCU was awarded the top accolade in three categories at the annual Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) Awards.

The DCU Alpha Innovation campus is home to over 30 companies and 330 staff.

Over 700 Primary & Secondary school teachers graduate from DCU Institute of Education every year.

92% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation.