UG Prospectus 2025

For many students sport, physical activity and wellbeing plays an important part in university life. For some, it’s about the challenge of trying something new, making friends with those who have similar interests, socialising, and developing leadership skills. Other students represent their university at intervarsity competition. DCU has held many third-level titles including Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Gaelic Games, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and much more. Meanwhile a significant number have represented Ireland at European,International and Olympic level. At DCU we believe in a ‘sport for all’ philosophy. You can get involved at whatever level you choose, we are proud to provide a wide range of sports for students to take part in, with over 40 student-run clubs. Further information, please visit dcu.ie/sports-wellbeing/dcu-sports-clubs Sports Complex Glasnevin Campus Our award-winning sports complex has everything you need to achieve your fitness goals, fromour fully equipped gym to our 25m swimming pool with spa facilities. If you prefer fitness classes, we offer over 60 classes per week with everything fromMetcon to Spin and Pilates. The Sports Complex is also your training location for many of the sports clubs on offer to students. The sports clubs training in our facilities range fromSwimming, Badminton, Basketball and Soccer to Boxing and Rock Climbing. Join the clubs on Clubs and Socs day! St Patrick’s Campus St Patrick’s Campus has a small gym, with new resistancemachines, cardiomachines and free weights. The campus has two full-sized sports halls, a full-size GAA astro-turf pitch that can host many different sports and a grass training area. Aswell as being a place to develop your mind, DCUoffers great facilities for keeping physically fit and trying new sports. Regardless of your goals, we have an activity for you. Sport for all at DCU 16