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Future Students - Brief Facts

Prospective Students

Brief Facts

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In 2006, DCU became the world's first University to establish an Institute of ethics.
90+
Number of clubs & societies run by our students, covering interests such as athletics, drama, GAA, media production, snowboarding, style and “Home and Away”!
100+
Number of countries in Europe, the USA and Asia with which DCU has student exchange agreements. All students are eligible to apply. (CHECK)
4
DCU excels at four sports: Gaelic Football, Basketball (ladies), Athletics and Tennis. DCU Sport also boasts a swimming pool, elite performance gym, university sports club and DCU Sports grounds.
116
The number of Sports Scholarships awarded in 2009/10
1,800
The capacity of our Student Centre venue “The Hub”. It offers regular student nights and has hosted top acts such as Groove Armada, Electric Six, Bellx1, The Frames, Tommy Tiernan and Des Bishop.
2004/5
The year DCU was The Sunday Times University of the Year.
28
Years old – 25th Anniversary in 2005/6
11
November 1980 NIHE Dublin admits its first student
1989
The year NIHE Dublin becomes Dublin City University
1,200
seats and 18 collaborative rooms in the library
400
computer workstations in the library
1100
The number of beds in on campus accommodation