Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a public research university with three campuses in Dublin 9, Ireland: the main Glasnevin Campus, All Hallows Campus, and St. Patrick's Campus. Founded in 1980, DCU is one of Ireland's leading young universities and a member of the ECIU University European Universities Alliance. DCU ranks 284th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and is ranked #1 in Ireland for research quality. As a registered charity (RCN 20013653), DCU is committed to transforming lives and societies. The university offers programmes across faculties including DCU Business School, Faculty of Engineering & Computing, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, DCU Institute of Education, and Faculty of Science & Health. DCU has students from over 123 nationalities. 93% of DCU graduates are in employment or further education within nine months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). 90% of undergraduate courses include INTRA paid work placement. DCU's quality assurance is overseen by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and it holds degree-awarding powers without external programme validation, consistent with Irish university status.