Rankings
How every major ranking places Dublin City University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 17 | $10,127 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 12 | $20,021 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 10 | $14,317 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $26,772 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $20,021 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $15,830 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $19,672 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $26,772 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $29,100 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $26,772 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $26,772 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $20,021 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $20,021 | See → |
Costs and entry
7 courses mention scholarships. 76 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Dublin City University
The job market for Dublin City University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Ireland.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Dublin City University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $20,021 a year; half of Dublin City University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $14,317 and $26,772. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $29,100, education & teaching $10,127.
How is Dublin City University ranked?
Dublin City University is ranked #410 by QS (2026) and #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Accounting & Finance (#151–200) and Communication & Media Studies (#151–200).
What IELTS score does Dublin City University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (82 of the 83 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Dublin City University offer?
84 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are education & teaching (17), humanities & languages (12) and public health & allied health (10).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Dublin City University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.