Why DCU?

Entrepreneurial, innovative and creative, DCU is future-focused with a strong track record for careers advice, work experience and employability. 

We encourage and facilitate students to gain practical, real-world experience by doing internships and practicum-based projects. As a graduate of DCU, you can apply for the Graduate Visa Scheme, which enables you to work in Ireland for one or two years.

Quick Stats:

• 1st in Ireland and 23rd in the World for Graduate Employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022)
• 96% of DCU graduates are in employment or start further studies within 6 months of graduation
• Graduates have the highest median salary, earning more than any other Irish university (CSO)
• 80% of courses include a DCU INTRA (INtegrated TRAining) work placement as part of their degree
• DCU Business School is in the Top 5% of business schools globally, and is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

DCU supports you in the early stages of your professional life. Our Careers Service can give you career guidance and mentoring, and help you identify your strengths and build the skills you need for your future. You’ll also have access to our careers advisers for two years after you graduate.

You’ll benefit from our long-standing links with business and industry as you seek a work placement or your first job after graduating. Ireland is an international business hub and home to major operations for:

• All Top 10 information technology companies in the world, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Intel and PayPal. 
• 9 of the top pharma/bio companies, such as Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Amgen and GlaxoSmithKline.
• 9 of the world’s top 10 medical device companies, including Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals.

Quick Stats

We are recognised as 1st globally for welcoming Students for On-Campus Orientation (International Student Barometer, 2021).

DCU has the best student/academic staff ratio in Ireland (Higher Education Authority, Ireland).

Our campuses are easily accessible from Ireland's premier international airport and situated on the dynamic corridor between Dublin and Belfast.

As a student at DCU, you have access to state-of-the-art study facilities, three world-class libraries and free WiFi across campus. And with great transport links and unmatched student support, DCU has all you need for a happy and fulfilled student life.

Across our busy campuses, you can grab a coffee or sit down to lunch at a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars. On our main campus in Glasnevin, you’ll also find a pharmacy and creche, and our chaplaincy service and Inter Faith Centre welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds.

Student Support and Development also offers an extensive range of student advice and welfare resources and support.

Sports and Wellbeing is at the heart of the student experience in DCU. We have 40 sports clubs and a state-of-the-art sports complex with a gym, pool and more. Our Healthy Living Centre offers students a range of mental health and wellness supports.

Along with our sports clubs, DCU is home to over 100 student societies, covering interests as diverse as anime, Harry Potter, poker and style. Our Glasnevin campus is also home to one of Dublin’s biggest arts venues, The Helix. 

For more about on-campus accommodation and the applications process, please click here. Advice on off-campus accommodation can be found here.

Famed for its history, culture and social life, Dublin is also a cosmopolitan modern city -- distinctively Irish, proudly European. 

Dublin is known for its lively atmosphere and there’s a different festival to enjoy almost every weekend, whether it’s Saint Patrick's Day, Culture Night or anything in between. And any day of the week, you can explore museums and galleries, enjoy world-class concerts and festivals, or discover the city’s great cafés and restaurants. 

Dublin is also heaven for those who love the outdoors. Ours is a coastal city, home to urban beaches and many parks, and close to the mountains and the rolling green countryside beyond. 

A whole country to discover

One of the joys of studying in Dublin is being able to explore the ‘Emerald Isle’, as Ireland is often called because of its beautiful green landscape. And the warmest Irish welcome awaits everywhere you go.

The whole island of Ireland, including world-famous scenic destinations such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant’s Causeway and the Wild Atlantic Way, is within a few hours’ drive, bus or train ride of DCU. Find out more on ireland.com.

Getting Around

Located a short bus trip or cycle from the city centre, the DCU campuses (see maps) are safe and welcome students from all over the world. 

Discover all Dublin has to offer on visitdublin.com and plan any journey on public transport on Transport For Ireland. Young Adult Leap Cards are the recommended way to pay for most public transport.