Non-EU Applicants

Dublin City University provides programmes at Degree, Higher Diploma, Masters and Doctoral levels in a wide range of disciplines. We welcome applications from suitably qualified students. The following will assist you in ascertaining whether or not you qualify for entry into one of our programmes.

Undergraduate Programmes

Applying to DCU:

Non-EU applicants should apply directly to Dublin City University. The application form can be downloaded at:

http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/degrees.php

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.

Entry Requirements:

In order to qualify for admission into DCU, the applicant must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

Academic Requirements:

Students must have successfully completed a School Leaving examination which is considered to be the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Certificate. The University will assess the equivalence of your examination upon receipt of your application.
Programmes may have additional requirements, for example Leaving Certificate Maths (or the equivalent) is necessary for the BSc. in Analytical Science, as outlined in the programme descriptions at:

http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/degrees.php

English Language Competency:

Students who have successful completed their secondary education through English are not required to take any further English language examination as proof of competence in the English language. All other students must satisfy one of the English language requirements, as outlined below:

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

Postgraduate Programmes (Master’s / PhD)

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Courses:

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/english.shtml

Students who have successfully completed their secondary education or their undergraduate degree through English are not required to take any further English language examination as proof of competence in the English language. All other students must satisfy one of the English language requirements, as noted above.

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/ro12.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/pdfs/ro12.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:
international.office@dcu.ie