Are you ready to go further? At DCU, our postgraduate programmes offer a ‘transformative student experience’ – taking your knowledge and skills to the next level and giving you new opportunities to flourish in a fast-changing world. Whether you want to move forward in your career, advance in an area you are passionate about, or change career paths completely, we have a postgraduate course for you. 

Our vibrant and diverse campus is an open learning environment that welcomes international students from across the world. Wherever you’re from, DCU postgraduate programmes are designed with your success in mind.

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Whether you're advancing your career, pursuing a passion, or exploring a new path, DCU's postgraduate courses are built on world-class research and shaped by close collaboration with industry leaders.

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DCU Global Recruitment Team

International Students

The Global Recruitment Team at Dublin City University is here to support you every step of the way on your journey to studying with us - from your initial enquiry right through to preparing for your arrival on campus.

 

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Postgraduate Employability & Career Development

Ranked among the Top 350 universities worldwide and a leader in graduate employment, DCU offers postgraduate programmes designed to help you thrive in a fast-changing world.

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1st in Ireland
for Research Quality in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
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93%
of DCU Graduates are in employment or start further studies within 9 months after graduation
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top 350
highest ever position in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings

See What Our Graduates Say

Below are just a few stories from our graduates. You can find more in out Graduate Stories section.

Hrishikesh Mangalekar - MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering

"Being an international student, you get to meet people from different countries and share ideas with them."

The courses align in a proper way where we had practical experience with the assignments, so that help me grow my skills altogether.

Challenges are there for us to overcome and be successful in our life, and for someone who values hands on learning, I think this course would be the perfect fit."

Hrishikesh Mangalekar
MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering

Watch Hrishikesh Mangalekar's Story at DCU
Ruth Dervan - MEng in Mechanical Engineering

"A highlight of my time here was being able to study remotely. So I was able to study while working a part time job, this enabled me to get the qualifications i needed to pursue a different career."

 

Ruth Dervan
MEng Mechanical Engineering

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Darren Gallagher - Higher Diploma Children's Nursing

"I wanted to help people and I wanted to make a difference in the world, and I think one of the best decisions I ever made was coming to DCU."

"I would like to say to anyone who's in very similar circumstances, you're certainly never too old."

 

Darren Gallagher
Higher Diploma Children's Nursing

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Erin Fox - MA Social Media Communications

"A highlight of my time at DCU was getting the grade of my very first essay, and I got a first in that, and that was something that I thought I'd be capable in achieving."

"When I finished my undergrad, I thought it was the end of my academic journey... I'm relly proud that I've come back and proved myself wrong by doing this Master's."

 

Erin Fox
MA Social Media Communication

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Why Study In Ireland?

Studying in Ireland offers a world class education and a vibrant cultural experience. With world renowned universities like DCU, you'll benefit from innovative programmes and practical, industry-focussed learning.

2nd 

in the Global Peace Index, Ireland offers a safe and welcoming environment for students

Over 1,000 

Multinational European Headquarters based within Ireland

50%

of the world's leading Financial Services Firms

2nd

most attractive country globally for FDI

Graduates of Irish universities benefit from excellent career prospects. Ireland is the last English-speaking country in the EU while also maintaining strong ties to the UK and USA. This, and the quality of Ireland's graduates, has led to many of the world's biggest multinational companies establishing their European headquarters in the city.

Get to know the DCU campus better by taking a virtual tour of our three vibrant campuses. We've also created many shorter videos featuring DCU highlights that you would normally see as part of a physical campus tour.

Whether you are an international student or live in Ireland, DCU's campus will make you feel at home and offer plenty of spaces to study and engage with fellow students.

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