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Dublin City University Admissions 2023: Deadlines, Requirements, Acceptance Rate

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Dublin City University offers undergraduate and graduates degree programs in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Health, Engineering, Business, etc. Admissions at Dublin City University are conducted for Fall and Spring semesters. Fall intake is the primary intake at DCU programs, Ireland. Admission decisions are announced by the university within 4 weeks of application submission.

International Student Deadlines: Academic session for majority of courses commence in September. For international students (non-EU students) the applications are to be submitted by July 1 each year.
Acceptance Rate: Admissions are moderately competitive at the university. The Dublin City University acceptance rate is around 30%, for selective courses.
Selection Criteria: Candidates who present at least 2 subjects at grade H5 have a high chance to get selected for admissions
Scholarship: Dublin City University provides an ‘Academic Scholarship Programme’ up to 500 EUR. High achieving Non-EU students are considered for a merit scholarship program worth EUR 2000

Table of Contents

DCU Admission Deadlines
DCU UG Admissions
2.1 Country-Specific Academic Requirements
DCU PG Admissions
3.1 MBA Admissions
3.2 MS Admissions
DCU Student Visa Process
FAQs

Dublin City University Admission Deadlines

The full-time academic sessions at Dublin City University begin in the Fall and Spring semesters. International students are advised to apply well in advance to ensure a hassle-free admission process. The application deadlines for students looking forward to getting accepted by DCU are:

Course	Application Deadline
Undergraduate	July 1
Postgraduate	July 15

The program specific deadlines for the popular Dublin City University programs is tabulated below:

Dublin City University Undergraduate Admissions

DCU offers abundant programs at the undergraduate level ranging from Engineering Degrees to management and business courses. 71% of the total international student population is enrolled in these undergraduate programs at DCU. A total of 18% of students are from more than 120 countries all over the world.

Application Portal: Online Portal/ Application Form
Application Fee: 50 EUR

Admission Requirements:

Completed Dublin City University Application
Leaving Certificate grading scale
Applicants age at least 16 years on 15 January of the year of admissions
Academic transcripts
Statement of bank stating sufficient funds for education and living expenses
Visa proof
English Proficiency Test Scores

All test scores must be awarded within 2 years at the date of application

Country Specific Academic Requirements

Country	Requirements
India	12th standard through the recognized board with at least 80% in English and Mathematics
South Korea	High School diploma with at least 80% OR Junior college/Diploma/Associate Degree/Completion of the first year with above 80%
Pakistan	GCSE A level- 4A or 3A level 1AS level in different subjects from the same year or previous years
Japan	GCSE A level- 4A or 3A level 1AS level in different subjects from the same year or previous years

Note: The basic admission requirements for both domestic and international students applying for DCU’s UG programs are similar. The only major difference is how applications are sent in.

Dublin City University Graduate Admissions

The university offers degrees like M.S, M.Eng, and Ph.D. at the graduate level. Each program offered here has different admission requirements and eligibility criteria. Given below are the details of various eligibility criteria that you will need to fulfill for pursuing specific PG programs at DCU:

How to apply: PAC Portal
Application Fee: 50 EUR
Academic Requirements: Official Transcripts, English Proficiency score for International students. Specific academic requirements vary from course to course.
Supporting Documents: Verified financial bank statement, Proof of financial support or sponsor, International information sheet, authorized clearance for transfer students.

Dublin City University Engineering Admissions:

The admission requirements for engineering graduate programs offered by Dublin City University are as follows:

Courses	Minimum Academic Requirements
MEng Mechanical and Manufacturing	An award equivalent to second class honors grade 2 from an Irish university with a minimum pass grade in thermofluid mechanics, fluid mechanics, or similar module
MEng Electronic & Computer Engineering	A primary honors degree, level 8 with an award of H2.2 or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or other Engineering Disciplines
MA Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing	A degree in Computing, Computer Science, Computer Applications, or related disciplines is equivalent to a UK Honours undergraduate or Irish degree.
Single Module Programme- Engineering and Computing	Level 8 and Level 9 modules with applications from diverse backgrounds
MSc in Computing (with Major options)	Second class honors degree or higher in Computing, Computer Science, or Computer Applications

Dublin City University MBA Admissions:

Dublin City University offers an Executive MBA with competitive acceptances. The fees for this part-time program are €25,500 per annum.

International students can fill up the Online Application on or before July 1, 2022. The program starts in September 2022. Applicants have to provide their transcripts for every year of study with English translations, a CV with professional experience, and English language requirements. For evidence of proficiency in English, the minimum IELTS score is 6.5, TOEFL is 580, TOEFL iBT is 92, CBTOEFL is 237, PTE is 63, and CAP is 180.

Dublin City University MS Admissions:

The admission requirements for some of the top MS courses at Dublin City University are tabulated below:

Courses	Academic Requirements	Documents Required
MSc Management-Strategy	Above 70% in a business discipline	500-700 word personal statement; Academic Transcripts; IELTS score of 6.5
MSc Aviation Leadership	Above 65% in relevant discipline; 3 years of work ex. in aviation industry	500-700 word personal statement; Academic Transcripts; IELTS score of 6.5; CV; 2 professional references
Executive MBA	Above 70% in relevant course or professional qualification; 3 years of managerial work experience	Academic transcripts; IELTS score of 6.5; CV
MSc in Electronic & Computer Technology	A primary honors degree, level 8 with an award of H2.2 or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or other Engineering Disciplines	Academic transcripts, English language requirements
MSc Management of Operations	Above 65% in related field or 65%+ with 3 years of managerial experience	Resume; Personal Statement; IELTS score of 6.5/TOEFL-iBT score of 92

The admission of a candidate depends upon factors like Academic record, Work experience/volunteer experience/reference letters, and test results. It is advised to all applicants to fill out their applications with the utmost scrutiny and well within the application deadlines. Admission decisions are released within 4 weeks of receipt of an application by the institute.

Ireland Student Visa Process

Applicants must apply for Ireland Visa before applying for admission. All the information is provided on the official website of UCC.

Fill up the online application form available on the website
The online application form will generate a summary application sheet
It will direct you to the VFS website.
Submit Biometric info (It is required for Indian applicants only)
Pay the visa application fee.

Apply as soon as you have been accepted by the university to ensure your visas are issued by the time semester begins.

FAQs

Ques. What are the minimum English language requirements for international students?

Ans. To prove evidence of English language proficiency, students must have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS, 237 in TOEFL CBT, 580 in TOEFL PBT, 92 in TOEFL iBT, or 63 in Pearson PTE.

Ques. What are the admission requirements for undergraduate courses?

Ans. Along with the application forms and fees, students have to submit the school leaving certificate, academic transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, financial statement, and visa proof.

Ques. How can I apply for undergraduate programs?

Ans. Students can apply for undergraduate programs through Online Portal with an application fee of 50 EUR

Ques. What are the minimum English language requirements for an Executive MBA?

Ans. Students who want to pursue an Executive MBA must have either of these scores to enroll in the program- 6.5 in IELTS, 580 in TOEFL, 92 in TOEFL Ibt, 237 in CBTOEFL, 63 in PTE, 180 in CAP.

Ques. What are the admission requirements for MSc Psychology and Wellbeing?

Ans. Students applying for MSc Psychology should submit academic transcripts, a detailed personal statement, two academic references, a CV, and English language requirements, along with their application form.

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My Journey at Dublin Business School

Overview

I consulted a consultancy. I had 1 or 2 friends here in Ireland so I had a brief talk with them.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 9/10

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Abhinay Tanguturi

Dublin City UniversityMSc in Computing(Data Analytics)February 26, 2021

7.5 /10

A better of DCU

Overview

It is the one of the best ranking universities in Ireland. The Ireland is better place for the students here in Europe circle with no language barrier

Scholarship

Yes I have received 2000 Euro Scholarship for the tuition fees which is a merit Scholarship for my marks in 10th, 12th and bachelor's

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 9/10

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Mahima Mandyam Kannappan

Dublin City UniversityM.S Digital MarketingFebruary 16, 2021

6.8 /10

A review no Dublin City University

Overview

The university is in one of the top 10 university in Ireland. It is a highly recommended college for Digital Marketing. The course in the college consists of only assessment and practical based assignments. Its had assignment with working with real clients and get in house experience.

Scholarship

Yes. I received a DCU scholarship of 2000 Euros. It was a scholarship received to students above 75% percent in Bachelors

academic: 10/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 7/10

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Ciara Murray

Dublin City University( Current Student )Global Buisness USAMarch 12, 2019

9.3 /10

College Life Explained

Overview

DCU is a very good business school and allowed me to complete 2 years in Boston as part of my course at Northeastern University. I also had the opportunity to do an internship in both colleges, which was very beneficial.

Scholarship

No, I have not.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Sudharshini Suresh

Dublin City UniversityB.Eng Electronic & Computer EngineeringJanuary 13, 2023

7.3 /10

My Experience in Dubin

Overview

I had heard the admission process is real quick, the course which they offered had all subjects which were my best interest.

Scholarship

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

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Siddharth Sharma

Dublin City UniversityM.Eng Electronic and Computer EngineeringJanuary 13, 2023

8.2 /10

DCU - My Living Dream

Overview

I chose this university for the vast range of the modules and flexibility in the choices of modules. This university offers great chances to enhance one's skills for the job market, plus my course also had an Intel Scholarship Program which directly led me to be a part of Intel. This was one of the main reasons for me to join DCU.