September Intake
Applications for DCU's September Intake Are Now Open!
Dublin City University is a young and innovative university in Ireland's capital. DCU is ranked among the top 350 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and is home to more than 23,000 students from over 130 countries. Recognised as Ireland’s 'University of Enterprise', DCU combines academic excellence with industry engagement to equip graduates for their industry.
For information about the programmes available to study, please visit our undergraduate and postgraduate course listings.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Submit your application via DCU's Student Application Portal. For guidance during the application process, a comprehensive step-by-step guide is available.
Closing Date for Applications
Applications for September 2026 entry will close on 1 July 2026 for Non-EU applicants and 31 July 2026 for Irish and EU applicants. Please note that some courses have earlier closing dates or may close once capacity is reached. We recommend checking the specific course webpage for the most up-to-date information.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of competence in the English language. The minimum standards for entry to DCU are outlined at DCU English Language Requirements for Non-Native Speakers of English.
Fees Schedule
Information on the September 2026/27 fees is available at the Fee Schedule. Please note fees are subject to an annual increase.
Scholarships and Support
DCU offers a range of scholarships for international postgraduate students. When you apply, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship, and we’ll inform you about your eligibility when we update you on your application status.
Information on the Cost of Living at University is available at Financial Survival at University 2025/2026.
For Non-EU applicants, please contact dcuglobalrecruitment@dcu.ie
For Irish and EU applicants, please contact postgradrecruitment@dcu.ie
January 2026 Intake
DCU is now accepting applications for select courses starting in January 2026 within the Faculty of Engineering and Computing and the DCU Business School. Applications close on 5th December 2025. Learn more about the courses available and how to apply through our January Intake.