Dublin City University
- Ireland
- Founded 1975
Overview
Dublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1975Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | DublinSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,296 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | dcu.ie (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Claddagh Scholarships Check the official page
- DCU International Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2027-28 Check the official page
- DCU Nigerian Postgraduate Scholarship Open, deadline 15 Jan 2027
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Check the official page
- Irish Diaspora Education Alliance (IDEA) Scholarship Open, deadline 1 Jul 2027
Dublin City University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Clare Daly (opens in a new tab)Irish independent politician
- John Connolly (opens in a new tab)Irish author
- Ardal O'Hanlon (opens in a new tab)Irish comedian and actor
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