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QS World #421

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

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Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
€15,500 – €25,000
Programs
21
Levels
Bachelor's · Master's
Intakes
January, September
IELTS from
6.5

In short

Dublin City University (Dublin, Ireland) has 21 programs on iAdmission — 11 bachelor's and 10 master's. Listed tuition is €15,500 – €25,000 (fee basis not provided). English requirements start at IELTS 6.5. Main intakes: January and September.

Data checked: September 2025. Fees are indicative; the offer letter is final.

Programs (21)

All 21 programs

Programs by subject

  • Business and Management8
  • Computer Science and IT6
  • Science3
  • Health and Life Sciences1
  • Creative Arts and Media1
  • Law1
  • Engineering and Built Environment1

Costs

Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
€15,500 – €25,000

From 21 listed programs; confirm on your offer letter.

Living costs in Ireland
EUR 10,000-14,000 / year

Rent, food, transport and insurance; capital cities cost more.

Rankings

  • THE World: #351–#400
  • Europe University ranking: #152
  • QS World: #421

As published by each ranking body (national rankings are labelled as such). Check the latest edition before relying on them.

Scholarships to ask about

  • DCU Humanities and Social Sciences Bursary
  • Faculty of Engineering & Computing International Scholarship
  • DCU Business School International Scholarship
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Eligibility and amounts change each intake; a counsellor confirms what you qualify for.

Questions students ask

How much does Dublin City University cost?

Listed tuition for international students is €15,500 – €25,000 (fee basis not provided) across 21 programs. Plan about EUR 10,000-14,000 a year for living costs in Ireland. The offer letter and invoice confirm the final amount.

What IELTS score do I need for Dublin City University?

Programs listed here ask for IELTS 6.5 overall; other tests (TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) may be accepted. Check the program page for its exact requirement.

When are the intakes at Dublin City University?

The main intakes are January and September. Start 4–6 months earlier to leave time for documents and the visa.

How do I apply to Dublin City University with iAdmission?

Choose a program, tell us where you studied last, and upload your documents. A counsellor checks them before anything is submitted to the university. Counselling is free.

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Official website: dcu.ie

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