Dublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.

Application Deadline :

Undergraduate Programs:

• EU/EEA Applicants (via CAO – Central Applications Office):
  • Main Application Deadline: February 1
  • Late Applications: May 1 (subject to availability)
  • Change of Mind: July 1 (for course preference adjustments)
• Non-EU/International Applicants:
  • Application Deadline: July 1 for September intake (early application is recommended as places fill up quickly)

Postgraduate Programs:

• EU/EEA Applicants:
  • Most postgraduate programs have deadlines around July 1. However, deadlines may vary by program, and some high-demand courses may close earlier.

• Non-EU/International Applicants:

  • Applications are generally accepted until July 1 for a September start. Early application is strongly encouraged due to visa processing requirements.

Subject List

Dublin City University offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across several faculties. Here is an overview of the main subject areas:

Undergraduate Programs:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:

• Communication Studies
• International Relations
• Journalism
• Multimedia
• Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation
• Applied Language and Translation Studies
• Law and Society (BCL)
• English and History
• Politics
• Economics, Politics, and Law
• Contemporary Culture and Society
• Theology and Religious Studies

DCU Business School:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business Studies
• Global Business (specializations in USA, Canada, Germany, or Spain)
• Marketing, Innovation, and Technology
• Aviation Management
• Digital Business and Innovation
• Enterprise Computing

Faculty of Engineering and Computing:

• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Applications
• Data Science
• Digital Business
• Internet of Things

Faculty of Science and Health:

• Biotechnology
• Genetics and Cell Biology
• Environmental Science and Technology
• Analytical Science
• Physics with Astronomy
• Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence
• Sport Science and Health
• Psychology
• Nursing (General, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Children’s and General)

Institute of Education:

• Primary Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Education and Training
• Physical Education with Biology

Postgraduate Programs:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:

• International Relations
• Global Media
• Political Communication
• Public Policy
• Ethics (Corporate Responsibility, Human Rights, and Global Ethics)
• Journalism
• Migration and Intercultural Studies

DCU Business School:

• Strategic Management
• Finance
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Aviation Leadership
• International Accounting and Business
• Management (Aviation/Strategy/Marketing)

Faculty of Engineering and Computing:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Biomedical Diagnostics

Faculty of Science and Health:

• Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Health and Society
• Psychology (Organizational/Health/Sport Psychology)
• Nursing (Advanced Practice, Clinical Leadership)
• Environmental Science

Institute of Education:

• Educational Leadership
• Digital Learning
• Special Education
• Guidance Counselling
• Early Childhood Education

English Language Requirements:

For international students whose first language is not English, Dublin City University requires proof of English language proficiency. Below are the typical accepted qualifications and their minimum scores:

Undergraduate Programs:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System):

• Overall score of 6.5, with no individual component score below 6.0

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test):

• Overall score of 92, with no section score below:
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic:

• Minimum score of 63, with no section below 59

Cambridge English Examinations:

• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C or higher
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or higher

Duolingo English Test:

• Minimum score of 110

Postgraduate Programs:

IELTS:

• Overall score of 6.5, with no individual component score below 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

• Overall score of 92, with section scores as follows:
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17

Pearson PTE Academic:

• Minimum score of 63, with no section below 59

Cambridge English Examinations:

• CAE: Grade C or higher
• CPE: Grade C or higher

Duolingo English Test:

• Minimum score of 110

Additional Notes:

• Some programs may have higher English language requirements, so it’s best to check individual course details.
• Test results should generally be no more than two years old.
• Exemptions may apply if the applicant has previously studied through English or is from a country where English is the official language.