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National College of Art and Design

Rankings

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#53Art & Design

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Arts, design & creative studies
12
$16,230See →
Business & management
1
$18,468See →
Computer science & data technology
1
$18,468See →
Education & teaching
1
$16,230See →
Engineering & technology
1
$18,468See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$16.2k–18.5k
Half of courses fall in this range, a year
Course length
1 year
Most courses; some 16 months
Minimum grade
50%
Typical, where published (9 courses)

1 course mentions scholarships. 3 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at National College of Art and Design

The job market for National College of Art and Design's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Ireland.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at National College of Art and Design cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $16,230 a year; half of National College of Art and Design's master's courses with a published fee cost between $16,230 and $18,468. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $18,468, arts, design & creative studies $16,230.

How many master's courses does National College of Art and Design offer?

16 master's courses across 5 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (12), business & management (1) and computer science & data technology (1).

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Updated 23 October 2026. Courses and fees from National College of Art and Design's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS subject rankings 2026. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.