Dublin is home to many universities. This is natural being the capital city of Ireland, and each of them has its own distinct history and specialities. A lot of people will have heard about Trinity College due to its role as a historical site. However, three other universities in the city also hold significant influence.
University College Dublin (UCD)
UCD was initially established back in 1854, and it is the most prominent university in all of Ireland. There are over 32,000 students enrolled, as well as almost 1,500 faculty members. It is known as one of the leading universities in Europe and there five Nobel Laureates from the alumni and staff of the university. They also have a separate business school called the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
UCD offers a world-class MBA program, as well as Masters programs for both business and on business graduates. They also have a PhD program on offer. It has been around since 1908, and it was the first European school to offer an MBA program. As per the Financial Times rankings, this is the number one business school in Ireland.
Dublin City University
DCU is located on the north side of the city, and its first students enrolled in 1980. It was in 1989 that it was given university status, previously being called the National Institute for Higher Education.
It has about 17,000 students, and they also incorporate three smaller educational institutes in Dublin. These are St Patricks College, the Mater Dei Institute of Education and the Church of Ireland College of Education. They have a reputation for being a particularly strong sporting college.
Technological University Dublin
The Technological University Dublin was previously known as the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). This change came into effect on January 1, 2019, and they have a brand new campus as part of this rebrand. TUD is well known for its degrees in the likes of business, engineering, engineering and construction. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate options.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College dates back all of the way to 1592 when it was founded by Queen Elizabeth I. It was initially modelled after the likes of Cambridge and Oxford. It is the oldest university in the country, and it is well known for its historical background. It is known as being one of the most elite universities in Europe. TCD is located right in the centre of the city on College Green.
Its library hosts the world-famous Book of Kells, which makes it a very popular spot for tourists to visit. There are also more than 6.2 million other printed volumes at this library. There are 25 separate schools as part of its offering, with diploma and degree courses on offer for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. TCD has a beautiful campus and is well worth a walk around if and when you are in Dublin.
Enrolling and tuition fees
If you want to enrol at one of the universities in Dublin, you need to first decide what type of course you want to do. You can look through the courses on offer through the websites of the respective universities. There will be a specific application process depending on if you are enrolling for an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree. There will be certain standards you will have to meet, usually based on a previous degree or standardised test you have done.
In terms of fees, they vary depending on the given course you are looking to do. These usually range from â¬9,000 up to â¬45,000 per year for undergraduate degrees. For postgraduate degrees, fees will be between â¬9,000 and â¬37,000 a year.
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