DCU Prospectus 2026

At DCU, we are committed to giving you the ‘transformative student experience’ that you deserve. I hope that this prospectus gives you a sense of how our innovative courses, dedicated staff, world-class facilities, and life-changing opportunities achieve this aim – developing graduates who are ready for success in the workplace and the world. I am proud to say that the excellence of DCU’s offering, across its five faculties, is reflected in the recent global university rankings. We are among the Top 400 universities worldwide and are Ireland’s No.1 Young University . Thanks to our groundbreaking INTRA programme, more than 80% of our courses include a paid internship, offering students vital real-world experience in their chosen field. This contributes to DCU’s 95% graduate employment rate , one of the best in Ireland. Of course, life at DCU is more than just academic and professional achievement. Students from over 130 nationalities contribute to a friendly and diverse campus atmosphere. Meanwhile, more than 120 clubs and societies , state-of-the-art sports facilities, and rewarding volunteering opportunities help students to foster personal growth and strike up lifelong friendships. We understand, too, that the transition to university can be daunting at times. That’s why our Student Support and Development team are always on hand to support students with any questions or challenges they may have. This is part of DCU’s ‘people first’ approach, which aims to ensure that no one is left behind. DCU is a university where personal and professional dreams are realised. Now that you have had a taste of what we offer, we warmly invite you to visit us on campus to see for yourself what life at DCU is like. I look forward to seeing you here! Regards, Prof Dáire Keogh President, Dublin City University Greetings fromDCU and thank you for taking the time to explore all that our great university has to offer. President’s Welcome 2