Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a young, dynamic and ambitious university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation. Since admitting its first students in 1989, DCU has grown to a student body of over 20,000 from over 120 different countries across five campuses.

The University has earned a reputation as Ireland’s university of enterprise, through its strong, active links with academic, research, and industry partners both at home and overseas. It develops highly sought-after, well-rounded graduates who are ready for the workforce and eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a broad range of settings.

Our Campuses

DCU is made up of five campuses: Three of these campuses, Glasnevin, St. Patricks & All Hallows, are academic campuses, where students have lectures, study and socialise. DCU Alpha is our innovation campus, where research-intensive businesses that are creating the technologies and services of tomorrow. Last but not least we have the DCU Sports Campus, where world-class athletes train for competition. All of the campuses are within a short walk or bus ride of each other. View our Campus Maps. Take a virtual tour.

Employability and Career Development

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

We encourage and facilitate students to gain practical, real-world experience by doing internships and practicum-based projects and providing industry based learning. As a graduate of DCU, you can apply for the Graduate Visa Scheme, which enables you to work full-time in Ireland post-graduation for one or two years depending on your degree type.

Quick Stats

• 1st in Ireland and 23rd in the World for Graduate Employment Rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022)
• 1st worldwide for Career Development at the Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023.
• 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 undergraduate courses include a DCU INTRA (INtegrated TRAining) work placement as part of their degree
• DCU Business School is in the Top 1% of business schools globally, and is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and The EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Career Support

DCU supports you in the early stages of your professional life. Our Careers Service can give you career guidance, introduce you to the Irish job market, help you meet employers and build your CV and LinkedIn profiles ensuring you are successful after your time at DCU. 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 the European headquarters for over 1,000 multinational businesses such as:

• 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.
• DCU is at the vibrant heart of Ireland's capital city, Dublin. With three unique campuses in the bustling Glasnevin-Drumcondra area, all within easy reach of the city centre and major amenities. Dublin is a city steeped in culture and history and was founded by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago. It is also a great springboard for exploring the beautiful mountains, coastline, and countryside located on the city's doorstep.
• Ireland is also considered the gateway to Europe as the only English-speaking member of the EU and has strong links to the USA and the United Kingdom. As a modern, cosmopolitan city, Dublin boasts numerous major national and international employers who benefit from the creativity, innovation, and excellence of graduates of Irish universities.
• 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.

Postgraduate Scholarships, Awards & Prizes

Postgraduate students at DCU have a wide range of financial, merit and other scholarships available to them.

From fee discounts for DCU alumni, through industry supported and endowed scholarships, awards and prizes, to opportunities to study abroad, there are over 70 different scholarship programmes open to those who choose DCU postgraduate study.

Find out more about our scholarships.