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Dublin City University (DCU)

DCU, 9 Dublin, Ireland
3.87 / 5 based on 282 reviews.
Description:
The University is located on a fifty acre campus in the northern suburbs of Dublin. Most of the University's programmes are provided in new, purpose-built buildings designed specifically for their needs, while the University's engineering programmes are currently housed largely in the older buildings on campus, some of which date back to the establishment of the Albert Agricultural College in the last century. The latter have been extensively refurbished and modernised. The campus with its adjoining parks constitutes a pleasant and productive environment for study and research.


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90% of students recommend
282 reviews
Housing
3.7/5
 All experiences (282)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (54)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (132)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (90)
Expenses
2.9/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“If you need an accomadation apply for Shanowen residences(outside the campus), it's the same price as DCU but you are more independant (no room inspections, can have guests at night...)” Read Review
melimelo121, France

282 reviews of Dublin City University

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HOUSING    
by Amélie, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I'd rather get a house with other students because their would be more facilities in there (Washing maching....)
Personal comments:
It is very great when you arrive in Dublin and don't know anybody but the rules in those accomadations are very stricts.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Katharina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There are an awful lot of places to go! Nice cafes are Cafe en Seine and Bewleys. Nightlife: Nice clubs are the Metropolitan, the Spirits, Ri-Ra, Pravda and Nr 5 There are also lots of nice Pubs.
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ACADEMIC    
by Barbara, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
i was not allowed to attend some courses i would have liked to do



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Nicolas, ESIGETEL, Fontainebleau, France
Telecommunications, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
In my domain (Engineer, Telecommunications...) English is essential. That's why I chose to come in Dublin. Besides, here, it's very easy to speak with anybody, so you can progress pretty quickly.
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EXPENSES    
by Julie, ESC Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
The cost of leaving is approwimately the same than in my host country, France
Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Yes : do not hesitate to come with you own car - the ferry is not very expensive, but living 10 minutes away by car will be a lot cheaper.
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OVERALL    
by fresk, Université des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II), Strasbourg, France
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
hmm, not really.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The University is OK althoug sometimes it was more like a school. But facilities are very modern and technology is up to date. Bad is that the campus is so far from the city.



FINAL COMMENTS

Get an ISIC card and travel as much as you can by Bur(the dog one). There are several nice Festivals in Ireland. Try to go to the Jazz Festival in Cork and be sure to see Galway and Belfast.
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