Dublin City University

in Ireland

You can go anywhere from here!

“The education system in Ireland is one of the best in the world”

2007 Independent IMD World Competitiveness Report.

www.dcu.ie
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Key Facts Why DCU? Study Opportunities

• Established in 1980
• Ranked in the world’s top 300
universities by the Times Higher
Rankings in 2007
• Over 1,000 International Students on
campus
• First university in Ireland to
introduce work placement (INTRA) as
part of its degree programmes
• Wireless Campus
• On campus accommodation available
• Top class sports and recreation
facilities
• 50 Student Societies and over 40
Sports Clubs
• Unique University Foundation
Programme
• DCU is home to Ireland’s largest
performing arts centre, the Helix
• EFL √
• DCU offers over 100 courses in a wide • Undergraduate √
range of subject areas • Postgraduate √
• Unique interdisciplinary programmes on • Research √
offer • Study Abroad √
• Research in DCU is at the cutting edge
• DCU has an excellent reputation for
personalised attention and support for students by faculty and staff
• DCU students are consistently among the highest number of employed
graduates in Ireland
• DCU runs a mentorship programme where graduates share their experience
with current students to help them with their professional development

Contact Faculties •

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Extra-curricular activities can be recognised and accredited through the
Uaneen Module
DCU is situated in one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals - Dublin
Marie Heraughty
Head of International Affairs
• DCU Business School
International Office,
Dublin City University • Faculty of Science and Health
Glasnevin, • Faculty of Engineering and
Dublin 9, Computing
Ireland
• Faculty of Humanities and
Telephone: +353-1-7007411 Social Sciences
Fax: +353-1-7008698
Email: international.office@dcu.ie
Website: www.dcu.ie/international Click here to see the DCU video

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Dublin City University
DCU – you can go anywhere from here!
DCU is Ireland’s youngest but most
ambitious University. DCU was established
in 1980 to meet the needs of Ireland’s
growing economy. This led to DCU staff
devising highly relevant and often multi-
disciplinary programmes and to employ new
approaches to learning. DCU is committed
to the provision of taught and research
programmes that are of the highest academic
standard, and delivered in a welcoming and
flexible learning environment. Our approach
to education is founded on the integration of
professional and personal development, the
benefits of which are confirmed by frequent
positive feedback from employers and by
the consistently high placement rates of our
graduates.
Campus Life
Student Life
Clubs and Societies are the bedrock of a
student’s active involvement in campus
life and getting involved will enhance your
university experience beyond the academic
realms. Clubs refer to sport and physical
activities while societies refer to the arts,
musical, social awareness, and political,
religious and general interest groups. DCU
has some 50 societies and 40 sports clubs
offering something for everyone. Active
participation in clubs and societies is an
opportunity to develop existing skills or to try
something new. It provides a lively social life,
good friends that last a lifetime, and many
memories to treasure. Active involvement
is also a welcome break from academic
studies and a real boost to future careers, as
a graduate’s work with clubs, societies and
other extra-curricular activities during their
time of study is often what sets them apart
from other applicants in an interview or
work environment.
DCU is uniquely committed to creating
an environment which will stimulate
entrepreneurial awareness and activity
among its students. International in its
programmes, staff and student body, there
are currently over 1,600 international
students from more than 102 countries
studying at DCU.
Students at DCU enjoy exceptional teaching
and research facilities, ranging from state-
of-the-art research centres to television
and sound studios, computer laboratories
and modern laboratories in the areas of
languages, engineering, physics, chemistry
and biology, and ‘a healthy living centre’ –
the only facility of its kind in Ireland.
Sports Complex
The DCU Sports Complex offers students some
of the finest sports facilities in the country.
The University Sports Club has a 25m deck
level pool with additional spa facilities, a state
of the art fitness centre with over 100 pieces
of equipment: a three court basketball sports
hall, a climbing wall, two squash courts and
several studios.
The Helix
DCU is home to the Helix, Ireland’s largest
Performing Arts centre, which hosts a wide
range of musical, theatrical and dance
performances to suit every taste.
Student Support
Amongst its many services, DCU houses a
Student Health Centre, a Disability Support
Service, an all-inclusive Interfaith Centre, a
safe and confidential Counselling Service, a
Career Service, and a Students’ Union offering
a wide range of services and entertainment.
Leading Ireland’s Research Revolution
DCU has developed its own research specialisms, creating
a number of national centres of excellence that collaborate
with other universities and industry internationally. These
research centres have transcended traditional boundaries
and have been extended to include combinations of academic
disciplines such as biotechnology, electronic engineering,
physics and chemistry. (www.dcu.ie/research.shtml)
Foundation Programme INTRA
The International Foundation Certificate Since its inception DCU has been ‘designed
Programme is specifically designed for to be different’ from the very applied nature
non-native English speakers who do not of our undergraduate programmes and in our
meet the English language requirements INtegrated TRAining (INTRA) programme
for direct entry onto degree programmes in which provides industrial paid placements for
DCU. The programme is taken on a full-time undergraduates. INTRA formally integrates
basis over one academic year and covers a the student’s academic study with closely
mixture of core and specialist modules. The coordinated realistic jobs, based on the work
core modules are designed to help achieve abilities of the student and the objectives of
the English language skills necessary for each programme. This is a chance to develop
DCU programmes and help facilitate your an understanding of the professional, practical
adjustment to university learning in an world of industry, to blend theory and practice
Irish context; the specialist modules allow and to get a clearer view of a career path.
students to take 1/3 of the modules from the
first year of their chosen degree programme,
thus significantly reducing the first year
Academic Year
workload.
The Academic Year is divided into two
The Pre-Masters International Foundation semesters, with the first semester
Programme (IFP) is similar in design.
commencing in September and the second
Students who successfully complete this semester in February. The Academic Year,
course will be guaranteed a place on their including reading weeks and exam periods is 30
target degree programme in DCU and will weeks long.
be entitled to exemptions from modules
successfully completed during the foundation
year and a corresponding reduction in fees.
Dublin –Europe’s vibrant metropolis (www.visitdublin.com)
Dublin City University is situated on an 85 The design of the campus and the bright
acre campus three miles north of the River modern architecture make DCU an attractive
Liffey in the city centre and just a 15-minute place to study. The campus is laid out to
drive from Dublin airport. With the city just encourage community interaction with the
a 10-minute bus drive away, students of John & Aileen O’Reilly Library at the East
DCU have the best of both worlds: the social end and the restaurant and Helix Arts
and cultural benefits of city life, but with the Centre at the West end. It is a place where
security and vibrancy of a university campus young people can live, learn and develop in
built very much for today. a dynamic but intimate environment.

Dublin City University
Credits
Each course carries a set number of ECTS
credits. ECTS stands for European Credit
Transfer and Accumulation System. Most
courses at DCU are worth 5 ECTS credits,
which is considered equivalent to 3
US credits.
Accommodation
On Campus: - Campus Residences reserve
20% of all housing on campus for international
students. Information on the services offered
by this on-campus company can be found at:
www.dcu.ie/accommodation/int_
oncamp.shtml
Off Campus: - For those with a preference to
live off campus, there is plenty of availability
in nearby student apartments or in privately
rented accommodation, which can be found
in newspaper ads, on the internet or even on
notice boards around DCU after arrival.
Disclaimer: DCU is not responsible and shall not be bound by errors in or omissions
from this publication. The University reserves the right to revise, amend, alter or delete
programmes of study and academic regulations at any time by giving such notice as may
be determined by Academic Council in relation to any such change.
Contact
Marie Heraughty
Head of International Affairs
International Office,
Dublin City University
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9,
Ireland
Telephone: +353-1-7007411
Fax: +353-1-7008698
Email: international.office@dcu.ie
Website: www.dcu.ie/international
To apply for a course at DCU
Undergraduates:
All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply early, particularly where they are nationals of
a Non-EU state where a study visa is required. Applications are accepted up to July 1st.
Apply directly to Student Enrolment, Registry, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin
Costs 9, Ireland. Email: registry@dcu.ie
Estimated living costs (exclusive of programme Postgraduate Taught:
fees) for the 30-week academic year are
For Postgraduate Taught Programmes, apply online through PAC: www.pac.ie
approximately €9,000. This estimate includes
Applicants requiring visas are advised to apply before July 1st.
the cost of accommodation, bills, food travel,
books, clothes and social life.
Postgraduate Research:
Our international team Submit the Postgraduate Research Application Form available at http://www.dcu.
The International Office at DCU is committed
ie/graduate_research/how_to_apply.shtml and send it along with the supporting
documentation to Student Enrolment, Registry, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin
to providing support and assistance to each 9, Ireland. Email: registry@dcu.ie
international student. The staff in this office
will answer questions in relation to applications, Visa Regulations website: http://www.justice.ie
courses, cultural differences, places to see,
and other related matters. Visa Office email: visamail@justice.ie
Click Here for application English language entry requirements
information and English While some individual courses may require higher competence in English language, the
following is the minimum entry requirement for under and postgraduate programmes:
language entry requirements
Examination Level Required
Irish Leaving Certificate English Ordinary Level Grade D3
GCE A-Level English Language Grade D
IELTS Composite score of 6.5 or
above, with no less than 6.0 in
any one component
TOEFL 213 (computer-based)
550 (paper-based test)
Toefl iBT Total Score of 80
Cambridge Certificate of
Grade C
Proficiency in English
Cambridge Certificate of
Advanced English Grade B
ETAPP (English Test for
Academic and Professional C1
Purposes)
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“Teamwork is big in DCU!”

I graduated in Computer Science & Engineering

from Hangzhou Dianzi University in China and
came to DCU to do a Masters in E-Commerce
–Technical stream. We covered subjects like
Cryptography, Advanced Data Communication,
Public Key Cryptography, Web Design, Security
Protocol, Information Access, Web Design,
E-commerce Infrastructure, E-Commerce
& Entrepreneurship, Risk Management &
Regulation in e-Commerce, Marketing on
the Internet, Business Modelling & Process
Innovation.

I found DCU to be a young, active and creative

University. The most impressive thing during my
study in DCU was the spirit of teamwork. I learnt
how to communicate with team members and
how to co-operate with them. These practices
Shumin, E-Commerce Graduate
in DCU helped me a lot in my job, as it’s very
from China
important to be a good team member.

“DCU paved the way for my future”

Starting with the DCU International Foundation
Course, I followed on by taking a Bachelor of
Business Studies Degree. DCU boasts a top-
level team of lecturers and excellent faculty. Our
Programme Chair, besides teaching, gave me a
lot of excellent advice in selecting postgraduate
courses, attending career fairs and planning
my personal future. After four years of a great
student life in DCU, I had acquired various skills
that enabled me to build a sound foundation for
my postgraduate studies as well as a successful
beginning in my career. As a winner of a
competition organized by a multinational group,
I was chosen from more than 2000 candidates to
be an International Trainee and am now working
in USA.
I strongly recommend DCU as an excellent
Qi, Business Graduate
w China educational institution for students from all over
the world.
Megan, Masters in Intercultural
Studies student from USA
“An Intercultural Experience at DCU”
After completing my B.A. at the University of
New Mexico in the United States and spending
a year abroad teaching English, I came to DCU
to pursue a Master’s in Intercultural Studies.
The programme was perfect for me because it
combined general theory courses with specific
case studies and practical applications for
working as an Interculturalist. Beyond that, the
class itself was truly a multinational learning
environment, with both students and professors
from all over the world!
Working together and socialising with people
from a variety of backgrounds really solidified
the theories I was learning and helped me to
analyse my personal experiences. DCU equipped
me with first-hand practice dealing with
intercultural situations and prepared me to start
my career path.