International Office
Applications from Outside the EU - Norway
Norwegian students are increasingly looking towards Ireland as a destination for under- and postgraduate studies. Ireland offers an education system of exceptionally high-quality with a wide range of courses to choose from and has proven to be a primary choice for students in many disciplines.
Dublin City University has noted particular interest from Norwegian students in the areas of International Relations, Intercultural Studies, Business and the Sciences. Applications for all disciplines are welcomed.
Undergraduate Programmes
Entry Requirements:
In general, an average of at least 4 – 4.5 in the Vitnemal is required to satisfy the general entry requirements for undergraduate study at DCU.
Students who have successfully achieved a grade of 4 or above in the Certificate of Upper Secondary Level are not required to take any further English language examination. All other students must satisfy one of the English language requirements, as noted below:
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
Before completing this form, please read the guidelines at:
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.
Please note that students awaiting results of the Vitnemal may apply and may be made a ‘conditional offer’, pending the successful achievement of the required grades.
Postgraduate Programmes (Master’s / PhD)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates for taught or research Masters’ programmes should have an undergraduate degree from a recognised university and satisfy the English Language requirements as described below:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu.shtml#english
Students who have successfully achieved a grade of 4 or above in the Certificate of Upper Secondary Level are not required to provide any further evidence of English language competency.
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 using the postgraduate research application form, which is available at:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/PGR1.pdf
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
PhD by Research:
Candidates should apply directly to DCU by filling out the postgraduate research application form, which is available at:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfsPGR1.pdf
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:
