DCU is a multi-campus university occupying 60 hectares of land area 7 km north of the Dublin City Centre. Location

Irish universities are in the top 1% or research institutions in the world across 18 academic disciplines. Young and vibrant culture with an estimated 36% of the country’s population under 25 years old. All of the top 10 ICT companies in the world have major operations in Ireland like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Intel and PayPal 9 of the world’s top 10 medical device companies have manufacturing and research facilities in Ireland Why Study in Ireland? 9 of the top pharma/bio companies in the world have significant operations here, ie Pfizer, Bristol- Myers Squibb, Amgen and GlaxoSmithKline

Why DCU? DCU is Ireland’s only QS Top 50 Under 50 university Choose from 200 programmes across 5 faculties Paid work placements as part of DCU’s degree programmes DCU’s Innovation Campus is leading the development of a clean tech sector in Ireland. 20,000 new jobs are possible by 2020 No. 1 Irish university for: ① Work experience ② Careers advice ③ employability

Undergraduate Degree Programs DCU Business School

Humanities and Sciences

Engineering and Computing

Science and Health

Postgraduate Programs Tuition Fee Businessfromto Management € 14,000€ 17,000 Accounting and Finance Marketing and eCommerce Engineering and Computing € 13,300€ 15,800 Humanities and Social Sciences € 12,500€ 13,700 Science and Health € 12,700€ 13,700

Accommodation On-campus residences* Over 1,400 rooms available Undergraduate students: €476 - €535 Postgraduate students: single €420 - €435/double €620 - €695 *on-campus residences are awarded through a random selection lottery and are therefore not guaranteed Private halls of residence (Off-campus) Price per month ranges from €550 - €600 Shanowen Square Student Residence Shanowen Hall School House Court Hazelwood Apartment Rentals, shares and homestay Rentals and shares from €350 - €550; Homestay €770

Applying to DCU English language entry requirements DCU also accepts other English language examinations. For a full list visit ELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill. DCU Business School additionally requires 6.5 in speaking and writing. TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above. Your English language certificate must be awarded within two years of the start date of your DCU programme.

Academic Entry Requirements Undergraduate You can directly enter Year 1 if you have studied in one of the following: GCSE A levels – you must have 4 A levels or 3 A levels + 1 AS level in different subjects from the same year or preceding year only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Mathematics and English must have been studied. Maths Studies is not accepted or have an equivalent qualification You must meet specific subject entry requirements, where required, e.g. Mathematics or a Science subject at a specific grade.

Typically, you need a Bachelor’s degree from a good University with a minimum of a 2.1 or GPA of 3 out of 4 or GPA 4 out of 5. Other Entry Requirements: Please note that some programmes will have different/additional entry requirements (e.g. interview, sample piece of writing). Documents required: Bachelor certificate Semester transcripts/sheets and grading system English language certificate Personal statement 2 references Passport Academic Entry Requirements Postgraduate

Key Steps to Take in Accepting Your Offer Accept your offer either on PAC for masters students Undergraduate students should complete the Offer acceptance form. Notify the International Office that you have accepted your place. Ensure that your funding for the year is in place Arrange payment of tuition fees, please see our easy to use International Student Payment System: Purchase your Health insurance: Arrange for your Visa if you require one Accommodation application Arrange your flights Arrangements for payment of accommodation Confirm Airport pick up service/getting to DCU Travellers cheques/Money for initial arrival period Arrangements for money transfers to Ireland

Applying for Visa EU Citizens You do not require an entry visa for Ireland if you are a EU citizen. However, you should bring with you your letter of confirmation of a place at DCU and some proof that you have sufficient financial resources for your stay. Non-EU Citizens If you are not an EU citizen, the situation varies, so please contact your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate to find out whether or not you require an entry visa or you may enquire from the Department of Foreign Affairs at the address provided below. The Department also provides a list of countries whose citizens require visas for Ireland. PLEASE VIEW ALL OF THE DETAILS OF THE DOCUMENTS THAT YOU WILL REQUIRE TO APPLY FOR A VISA BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION More information about applying for a visa is available here:

Important Links DCU Pre-arrival information: General Admission criteria by country: EduCo Contacts: Partner Portal: