Dublin City University is a new and modern public university founded in 1980. There are currently about 10,000 high-calibre students from all over the world engaged in a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. DCU was established to meet the needs of Ireland’s rapidly-growing and technologically-demanding industrial sector. Our teaching and research programmes reflect the current and anticipated needs of Ireland’s industrial and commercial sectors while at the same time meeting the most rigorous international academic standards.

DCU is currently developing joint programs with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and with Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering.

Foundation Programme Entry Requirements

The following is the minimum requirements for entry to DCU International Foundation Certificate (IFC) programme.

• Academic requirements:
  • Chinese university entrance examination achieving minimum marks for degree programmes in China or
  • Good Senior Middle School Graduation Examination results
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS: 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 or
  • TOEFL: 500 (paper based) / TOEFL 200 (computer based) or
  • DCU Foundation English Test: above 55%

Further information about the DCU International Foundation Certificate is available at:
http://www.dcu.ie/international/ifc.pdf

Application forms can be downloaded at:
http://www.dcu.ie/research/graduate_research/how_to_apply.shtml

Undergraduate Programmes

Entry Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements for direct entry to DCU undergraduate programmes.

• Academic requirements:
  
  • Existing degree programme students in recognized universities or higher education institutions may apply to transfer into DCU, or
  • Chinese University Entrance Examination achieving minimum marks for degree programmes in a Chinese University
  • The successful completion of the DCU International Foundation Certificate Programme.
• English Language Requirements are available at http://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu.shtml#english

Application Procedures:

Students should apply directly to DCU using the undergraduate direct application form:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R10.pdf

Please read the following guidelines before completing this form:

http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R10b.pdf

Applicants are required to apply directly to the University by 1st July. Please note that applications are accepted from October of the previous year of study and candidates will be notified of the status of their application within 4 weeks of application. Applicants are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Postgraduate Programmes

Entry Requirements:

Candidates for taught or research Masters’ programmes should have an undergraduate degree, normally in a relevant subject, and satisfy the English Language requirements as described below:

http://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu.shtml#english

Doctoral candidates must have a postgraduate degree, normally in a cognate area, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Application Procedures:

Taught Masters’ Programmes:
Non-EU applications to full-time and part-time postgraduate taught programmes must apply online through the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) by 1st July . Please note that applications are accepted from October of the previous year of study and candidates will be notified of the status of their application within 4 weeks of application. All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply as early as possible, particularly where they are nationals of a Non-EU state where a study visa is required. Places are limited, particularly in the more popular programmes, so early application will avoid disappointment for candidates"

Master’s by Research:
Students should apply directly to DCU via PAC on the postgraduate research application form, which is available at:
http://www.dcu.ie/research/graduate_research/how_to_apply.shtml

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

PhD by Research:
Candidates should apply via PAC by filling out the postgraduate research application form, which is available at:
http://www.dcu.ie/research/graduate_research/how_to_apply.shtml

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Further Information

For more detailed information on studying at DCU please consult the International Office website at:
www.dcu.ie/international/index.shtml

or contact us directly at:

international.office@dcu.ie

Representation in China