Griffith College
Dublin, Ireland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 8,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1974
Overview
Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third-level institution, registered as Bellerophon Limited. With campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, it welcomes just under 8,000 students and offers over 200 QQI-accredited programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels across faculties including Business, Computing, Design, Law, Journalism & Media Communications, Engineering, Creative Arts, and Music & Drama. The College maintains a 1:20 lecturer-to-student ratio and offers full-time, part-time, blended, and online study modes. Quality assurance is overseen by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); a CINNTE Institutional Review was completed in 2024–2025 and the TrustEd Ireland (Higher Education Pathway) mark was authorised on 26 January 2026. The main Dublin campus is located on the South Circular Road, within a mile of St. Stephen's Green, on a seven-acre historic site. Alumni include recipients of the College's Distinguished Fellowship Award such as former President Mary McAleese and Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and John Hume.
Fields of study
- Business
- Accounting
- Finance
- Computing
- Design
- Law
- Journalism
- Media Communications
- Engineering
- Animation
- Music
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Psychology
- Creative Arts
- Teaching and Learning
- Interior Design
- Fashion Design
Accreditation: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September 2026, February 2027
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@griffith.ie
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary by programme. An Academic Administration Fee of €250 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge (PEL fee) are payable each academic year. A QQI Award Fee (€100–€200 depending on level) applies in the final year of QQI-accredited programmes. Griffith College is not an approved SUSI funding recipient. Fees are non-refundable except in cases of visa refusal.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) in Accounting (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (Blended) (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) in Animation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate in Animation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate in Art and Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc in Accounting & Finance Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.