Join us for a semester or a year

Every year, we welcome many international students who come to study for a semester or a year at DCU. Join us in Dublin to experience different classes, enjoy Ireland's warmth and culture, improve your career prospects and make lifelong friends.  

There are different ways to come to DCU as a visiting student. Choose the option below that is right for you.

For further information see our Incoming Student Handbook 2022 v2.0.pdf

Erasmus+ 

If you are studying at a university in the EU that has an exchange agreement with DCU, you can study at DCU as an Erasmus+ exchange student.

Non-EU exchange students

If you are studying at a university outside the EU that already has an exchange agreement with DCU, you can visit as an exchange student.

Study abroad

If your university doesn’t yet have an exchange agreement with DCU, you can apply to our study abroad programme. To be eligible, you’ll need a good cumulative average to date, such as a GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (or equivalent).

Check our policy page for other relevant policies and documentation.