History
Dublin City University (DCU), located on the north side of Dublin, Ireland, is a young, modern, and entrepreneurial institution, founded in 1989. Despite its relatively recent establishment, DCU has built a strong national and international reputation for innovation in teaching, research, and community engagement. The university is particularly recognized for its emphasis on industry-based learning and employability, with 96% of graduates securing full-time employment or pursuing further studies within six months of graduation.
Education
Dublin City University (DCU) is an ideal choice for both Irish and international students seeking to advance their education at a globally recognised institution. As one of the world’s leading young universities, DCU is renowned for its innovation and industry-informed programmes. Students benefit from numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and industry-focused projects.
With a diverse community of over 20,000 students from more than 120 countries, DCU welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. The university offers a wide range of programmes across its five academic faculties - Business, Engineering and Computing, Science and Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Education - ensuring there is something to meet everyone’s academic goals.
Research
DCU puts considerable focus on research throughout all of its faculties. A full list of our Research Centres and Institutes can be found below:
- ADAPT
- Biodesign Europe
- CONNECT
- DCU Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC)
- DCU Advanced Process Technology Research Centre (APT)
- DCU Anti-Corruption Research Centre (ARC)
- DCU Biography & Life-Writing Research Group
- DCU Centre for Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL)
- DCU Centre for Astrophysics & Relativity (CfAR)
- DCU Centre for Climate & Society
- DCU Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE)
- DCU Centre for Decarbonisation, Sustainability and Innovation (DESI)
- DCU Centre for Evaluation, Quality & Inspection (EQI)
- National Centre for Family Business
Career
DCU is known for its employability by both Irish and International employers, with 96% of graduates securing full-time employment or pursuing further studies within six months of graduation. It is ranked first in Ireland and 23rd globally for its Graduate Employment Rate according to the Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. More recently its Careers Service won an award for Career Development at the Global Student Satisfaction awards 2023.
Ireland is the European base for over 1,000 leading multinational companies in sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and finance. Major companies like Google, IBM, Meta, Pfizer, Oracle, and Deloitte have all chosen Ireland as their hub and many DCU students go on to work for these companies after graduating.
Student services
The Office of Student Life, DCU's Students' Union office is located in DCU's dedicated student Centre - The 'U'. The Office of Student Life aims to promote and enhance the student experience outside the classroom by providing opportunities for student growth and development.
It is a hub for for over 130 different clubs and societies as well as having a variety of different facilities including meeting rooms, computer facilities, a large venue and many other support services vital for a vibrant student life on campus.
Housing services
DCU offers accommodation options located across its three campus locations. On each of the campuses, we offer a range of shared and private living with communal living spaces. Each campus is conveniently located and accessible by bus, cycling, or walking.
Library services
DCU has state of the art libraries on each of its campuses offering students access to a large variety of books, faculty tailored resources and research materials. They are all also equipped with computers, shared and private study spaces and printing services.
ICT services
Access to computers and free Wifi are available to all students studying at DCU. DCU's ISS service is also available to collaborate with the DCU Community to transform the University through the integration and implementation of technology into many aspects; Teaching and Learning & Research Activity and Administration, while empowering all staff and students on all our campuses to work and learn collaboratively in new and exciting ways.
Medical services
DCU offers a Student Health Service which is a Nurse-Led service, providing on-campus primary healthcare to currently registered students of DCU. We take care of the physical, psychological and social aspects of student health and health promotion. This service is delivered in a caring and confidential manner.
Campus life
DCU has three academic campuses, as well as a sports campus and an innovation campus - all located in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of north Dublin. Our three academic campuses are all located in close proximity to each other and are easy for to students to commute between.
DCU's campuses offer a variety of facilities and amenities such as a variety of restaurants and food options, shops, gym, sports pitches, library, quiet spaces, sensory pods, accommodation, a student bar, an arts and cultural venue, a student centre, computer rooms, VR and Science labs, media production studios, a moot court and much more.Sports facilities
Covering more than 35 acres, our Sports Campus has 2 GAA Pitches, 2 Soccer pitches, a Rugby pitch, a 3G GAA pitch and a high performance gym. The campus (also known as St Claire’s) is the training ground for a number of DCU clubs, as well as being a hub for teams such as the Dublin Men’s Senior Football squad, and Bohemians FC.
Student clubs
There are over 130 Clubs & Societies in DCU spread across many areas such as sport, music, drama, fashion and they cater to all interests, hobbies, and passions. You can even set up your own! From developing existing skills to trying something completely new, joining a DCU club or society is a great way to meet people and make friends that will last forever.
DCU's Business School is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA putting it in the top 1% of Business Schools worldwide.
