Dublin City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #679 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #283 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #3 of 11 | In Dublin |
| #120 of 2,360 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 168 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,989
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.dcu.ie
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* Dublin City University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Irish Leaving Certificate or recognized international equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to May (October - January; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 17,989 |
| Full time employee | 1,777 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Research profile
Dublin City University is a world-class research university with 28,047 scientific papers published and 615,202 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Philosophy.
Dublin City University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 143 | 317 |
| 1994 | 161 | 500 |
| 1995 | 141 | 644 |
| 1996 | 182 | 960 |
| 1997 | 194 | 1157 |
| 1998 | 244 | 1272 |
| 1999 | 197 | 1590 |
| 2000 | 225 | 1781 |
| 2001 | 263 | 1968 |
| 2002 | 328 | 2552 |
| 2003 | 335 | 3048 |
| 2004 | 456 | 3815 |
| 2005 | 522 | 4526 |
| 2006 | 636 | 6220 |
| 2007 | 704 | 7181 |
| 2008 | 760 | 8943 |
| 2009 | 884 | 10676 |
| 2010 | 1031 | 13236 |
| 2011 | 1050 | 15441 |
| 2012 | 1086 | 18579 |
| 2013 | 1191 | 20535 |
| 2014 | 1148 | 23961 |
| 2015 | 1189 | 25157 |
| 2016 | 1233 | 26512 |
| 2017 | 1259 | 29716 |
| 2018 | 1323 | 32015 |
| 2019 | 1532 | 37252 |
| 2020 | 1564 | 45250 |
| 2021 | 1693 | 52348 |
| 2022 | 1960 | 52652 |
| 2023 | 1753 | 59240 |
| 2024 | 1461 | 59206 |
| 2025 | 1037 | 53267 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Dublin City University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Undergraduate Tuition Cost (per year) | Postgraduate Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €9,750 | €12,000 |
| Master's Degree | N/A | €12,000 - €15,000 |
| PhD | N/A | €4,500 - €6,000 |
All costs are in Euros (€).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Dublin City University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Honours Bachelor Degree | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Masters Degree | Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Education, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, History, Information Management, Mechanical Engineering, Music Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Software Engineering, Special Education, Theology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Education, Engineering, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Nursing, Physics, Psychology |
Dublin City University alumni
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Laura Whitmore
- Occupations
- modeltelevision presenteractorradio personality
- Biography
-
Laura Whitmore is an Irish media personality, model, and actress based in London. She was a video jockey for MTV in 2008, and has since presented television shows, such as This Morning (2014), Survival of the Fittest (2018), and Love Island (2020–2022). In 2020, Whitmore became a team captain on the comedy panel show Celebrity Juice. In 2023, Whitmore hosted her first ITV1 chat show Laura Whitmore's Breakfast Show and released her own one-off ITVX documentary series Laura Whitmore Investigates.
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John Connolly
- Occupations
- screenwriternovelistwriterjournalistplaywright
- Biography
-
John Connolly is an Irish writer who is best known for his series of novels starring private detective Charlie Parker.
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Clare Daly
- Occupations
- peace activistpolitician
- Biography
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Clare Daly is an Irish politician who was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Ireland for the Dublin constituency from July 2019 to July 2024. She is a member of Independents 4 Change, affiliated to The Left in the European Parliament.
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Tadhg Furlong
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
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Tadhg Vincent Anthony Furlong is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays as tighthead prop for United Rugby Championship club Leinster, the Ireland national team and the British & Irish Lions. He has started all three test matches on three British & Irish lions tours.
Dublin City University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering and Computing | Biomedical Engineering, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Applied Linguistics, Chinese, Communication Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Law, Media Studies, Multimedia, Music, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Spanish, Theology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Science and Health | Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Community Health, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Sports |
| Institute : Education | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Music Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Air Transport, Business and Commerce, E-Business/Commerce, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Transport Management |
General information
| Alternative names | DCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) |
| Motto | Ireland's University of Enterprise |
Location and contacts
| Address | Glasnevin Dublin, D09 NA55 Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 593,000 |