Welcome to Dublin City University, one of Europe’s leading innovative universities. Located across three vibrant campuses, DCU is known for the world-class experience we offer students.
With our wide range of exceptional undergraduate courses, highly dedicated teaching staff and our lively clubs and societies, there’s plenty to explore as you kickstart your academic career at DCU.
Ready to get started?
Find all the resources you need to apply for Dublin City University with the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Your Journey to DCU
Choosing the right undergraduate course and university for you is an important decision. At DCU, we have lots of great options across a wide range of subjects. Browse our extensive list of undergraduate courses and find the ones that match your interests and ambitions.
Advice for Prospective Students
Going to college is a big step for everyone, so it's important to explore the variety of courses and experiences available to you at university. That’s why we've put together some advice for secondary school students to help them find their course and community at DCU.
Student Ambassadors at the DCU November Open Day 2024
Discover DCU Open Days
Open Days are a great opportunity to visit and explore our campuses, engage with students and academics, ask questions and discover what makes our courses unique. You can take guided tours to see our state-of-the-art facilities, giving you a real feel for daily life here. The Open Day is also your chance to discover the vibrant student life, with opportunities to meet all our unique Clubs and Societies.
DCU Clubs & Socs Fair - St Patrick's Campus
What’s Student Life like at DCU?
There’s much more to university than just study. At DCU, we’re known for our lively campuses and our vibrant clubs and societies. This is where students can try out new activities, follow their passion and make friends for life. Here’s a snapshot of what some of our students are up to.
Explore DCU
Want to explore our three campuses? We have plenty of options for you to visit, whether you'll be visiting with your school, on a campus tour, or using our virtual tours. To book a campus tour, email studentrecruitment@dcu.ie.
You can also request a DCU Overview Presentation (duration 30 mins) providing an overview of the courses on offer in DCU as well as HEAR, DARE and other entry pathways; the value of getting involved in Clubs and Societies; are you eligible for a Sport Scholarship; accommodation, how and when to apply; and where you can discover further information and support on all areas.
Alternatively, you can request a Subject Specific Presentation if your students are interested in a talk related to a specific discipline (e.g. Business, Languages, Education, Nursing, Chemistry). Please email studentrecruitment@dcu.ie directly to organise these presentations and find out more information on school visits.
Get to know us better by taking a virtual tour of our three vibrant campuses. We've also created many shorter videos featuring DCU highlights that you would normally see as part of a physical campus tour. You can find our virtual tour playlist on our YouTube channel.
Additional Resources
Our Registry Team creates and delivers specialised student life cycle services for the DCU community and enables the implementation of academic policies and regulations.
Start your DCU Journey by learning more about EU Undergraduate Admissions and International Undergraduate Admissions
There are six campuses - three academic - DCU Glasnevin in Glasnevin, DCU St Patrick's and DCU All Hallows both in Drumcondra.
All campuses are accessible via public transport from Dublin city centre, Dublin Airport, and both the M50 and M1 motorways.
Learn more about the commuting options at dcu.ie/travel-to-dcu/getting-to-campus
Visit dcuaccommodation.ie to learn more about the Accommodation options available to DCU Students.
At DCU we offer a wide range of Scholarships at all levels. For more information on the various Scholarships available please visit dcu.ie/scholarships
Financial wellness is important to all in order to be in a position to enjoy your time in university. Preparing a budget prior to commencing your year, re-assessing it on a monthly basis and adjusting when necessary will assist you in this goal.
You can learn more about DCU Undergraduate fees by visiting dcu.ie/fees/undergraduate-fees-information
See a full list of our Undergraduate courses
For any students considering Undergraduate study, here are a few stories from graduates, highlighting the wide variety of courses and opportunities on offer here at DCU.