Ireland
Dublin City University (DCU)
Tuition fee
€13,000–€17,000
QS ranking
University ranking
Top 50 under 50 (QS); Top 100 for sustainability goals (THE Impact 2024); 1st in Ireland for graduate employability (QS 2024)
Dublin City University (DCU) is a public research university in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1980, with around 18,000 students, offering modern facilities, strong graduate employability, and a global outlook.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
International tuition fees by level.
Undergraduate (International)
€13,000–€16,500 per year
Postgraduate (International)
€13,500–€17,000 per year
PhD (International)
€13,000–€14,500 per year
Scholarships
Merit and government-funded awards offering tuition reductions and stipends.
DCU International Merit Scholarships
Up to €2,000–€3,000 tuition reduction.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
Full tuition plus €10,000 stipend.
Country-specific and programme-based scholarships
Additional opportunities by country and programme.
External funding
Examples include Chevening, Fulbright, and home government awards.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2025
Top 500 globally.
QS Top 50 Under 50
Top 50 globally.
THE Impact Rankings 2024
Top 100 for sustainability goals.
Graduate employability (QS 2024)
1st in Ireland.
Student Life & Campus
Campuses
Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s, All Hallows (Dublin).
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation for international students.
International Office
Visa support, orientation, social events.
Facilities
Modern labs, sports centre, libraries, media production studios.
Students’ Union
100+ clubs and societies.
International student support
Dedicated support team for international students.
Location
Dublin: vibrant, English-speaking capital with rich culture and tech industry; close to leading tech companies (Google, Meta, etc.).
Safety
Safe and welcoming city.
Personal information
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