About Computer Applications in Dublin City University
Why do this course?
These projects provide an opportunity for you to put into practice the software development techniques studied in class. An annual display of the final-year students’ work will allow you to showcase your talents to the industrial and business communities. It also allows potential employers to experience the high standard and broad range of the development work carried out by you on the course.
What opportunities might it lead to?
Some Computer Applications graduates choose to start their own businesses, others begin careers as:
- App Developer
- Cloud Computing Developer
- Programmer
- Research and Development
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Teaching
- Technology Consultant
- Web Developer
Academic qualification equivalents
- Standard 12 through a recognised awarding body with average grades of 80% or above. Please note an average of all subjects studied will be taken. Mathematics and English must be included.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS for Undergraduate Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.
- TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
- PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59
Dublin City University Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1975 |
| No. of Campuses |
3 |
| No. of Residence Halls |
3 |
| International students |
2,337
71% in UG, 29% in PG courses |
| Research Funding |
~35 million EUR |
| Cost of Attendance |
~22,500 EUR |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses
Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.
Tuition Fee for Dublin City University
Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties.
| Programs |
UG (EUR) |
PG (EUR) |
| Engineering |
15,000 |
17,000 |
| Business |
14,000 |
16,000-19,000 |
| Humanities |
15,000 |
15,000 |
| Science |
15,000 |
15,000 |
| Education |
12,600 |
13,700 |
Dublin City University Cost of Living
The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University:
| Expense |
Monthly Cost (EUR) |
| Rent (On-campus) |
692-1216 |
| Rent (Off-campus) |
850-1300 |
| Food |
250 |
| Travel |
132 |
| Books and Materials |
75 |
| Medical |
45 |
| Miscellaneous |
178 |
| Total |
Approximately 2,222 |
