National College of Art and Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5667 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1375 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #23 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #8 of 11 | In Dublin |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ncad.ie
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* The National College of Art and Design 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; English language proficiency |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
Research profile
National College of Art and Design has published 55 scientific papers with 234 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Sociology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Media Studies, History, and Art History.
National College of Art and Design majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | 22 |
| 2020 | 6 | 39 |
| 2021 | 9 | 25 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate: 16,500; Graduate: 13500 - 16500 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | EU residents: Undergraduate: 7,574; Graduate: 4400 - 7950 per annum (EUR) |
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 National College of Art and Design.
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 | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Masters Degree | Design, Education, Fine Arts, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Design, Education, Fine Arts, Visual Arts |
National College of Art and Design alumni
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William Butler Yeats
- Occupations
- astrologermysticpoetwriterplaywright
- Biography
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William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist and writer, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, and along with Lady Gregory founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years. He was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, and later served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
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Dónal Lunny
- Occupations
- composerguitaristrecord producersingermusic executive
- Biography
-
Dónal Lunny is an Irish folk musician and producer. He plays guitar and bouzouki, as well as keyboards and bodhrán. As a founding member of popular bands Planxty, The Bothy Band, Moving Hearts, Coolfin, Mozaik, LAPD, and Usher's Island, he has been at the forefront of the renaissance of Irish traditional music for over five decades.
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Grace Gifford
- Occupations
- caricaturist
- Biography
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Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett was an Irish artist and cartoonist who was active in the Republican movement, who married her fiancé Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Gaol only a few hours before he was executed for his part in the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Philip Treacy
- Occupations
- designermodistedressmaker
- Biography
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Philip Anthony Treacy is an Irish haute couture milliner, or hat designer, who has been mostly based in London for his career, and who was described by Vogue magazine as "perhaps the greatest living milliner". In 2000, Treacy became the first milliner in eighty years to be invited to exhibit at the Paris haute couture fashion shows. He has won British Accessory Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards five times, and has received public honours in both Britain and Ireland. His designs have been displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
National College of Art and Design faculties and divisions
| Faculty : First Year Core Studies | Ceramic Art, Communication Arts, Design, Education, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Glass Art, Handicrafts, Textile Design, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| School : Design | Art History, Ceramic Art, Communication Arts, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, Visual Arts |
| School : Education | Art Education, Design, Photography, Visual Arts |
| School : Fine Arts | Fine Arts, Media Studies, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| School : Visual Culture | Art History, Design, Film, Fine Arts |
General information
| Alternative names | NCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1746 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann); National University of Ireland (Ollscoil na héireann) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Thomas Street Dublin, D08 K521 Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 553,000 |