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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.
90% of students recommend
282 reviews
282 Overall reviews of Dublin City University
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by Julie, ESC Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The the country has two official languages : English and Irish ! And if you come by plane, try www.ryanair.com. Register for their newsletter, and you will see the most incredible prices ! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Be aware of the academic fields you study. As for me, business studies was grant. But other fields may not be as great. FINAL COMMENTS
Have a go, go to Ireland. The people are nice, the weather is not that bad (and I did leave on the Mediterranean cost!) No bad surpises in sight. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Enrique, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Nothing important In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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To take more profits from the international students. FINAL COMMENTS
There is nothing really important to tell about. I didn´t have any problems or surprises, the biggest advice is to warn people that Ireland is not the poor country many people think, but it´s a wealthy country where most of the things are really expensive. I have to say, however, that roads, public transport and other facilities must be improved). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by petervainio, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, International Partnership of Business Schools
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The great hospitality of the irish people In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Academicaly it is very good and has all the facilities a student needs. On the other hand social life is hectic and there are plenty of activities to join. FINAL COMMENTS
The first two weeks are tough but it radically changes after that. Enjoy your classes and go out as much as possible. Take good waterproof clothes. Smile! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ignacio, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
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How expensive it was. In my opinion:
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The campus facilities are really good, students and teachers are really accessible. FINAL COMMENTS
Studying in DCU will allow students to be more independent in terms of study, as they will be left with lots of free time that is supposed to be spent studying. It will be up to the student to keep up with the courses. If you are well organised, you can be up to date and benefit of some free time too, that will enable you to travel around ireland or to other countries in europe, as flying ticktes are really cheap if you buy them in Ryan Air. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gonzalo, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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not at all In my opinion:
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I really think that it is a great university, so the only thing I can say is that more people should study here. FINAL COMMENTS
As a person who had study abroad for one year now, I can say that studying away from my home and away from my family is the best thing that have ever happened to me. Not only in the academic perspective, but also personally. You learn how live is outside your parents protection, so I fully recommend every to study abroad at least one year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Leslie, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Business Studies, CEMS
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nothing. Thanks to my school in france we have a very good network, and i just asked for information to students that was already studying in Dublin In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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The European program is really good, through sport activities it is really easy to meet new people, foreigners or irish. But in the student environnement it is easier to meet foreigners...mostly in 3rd and 4th years. FINAL COMMENTS
Globally this experience abroad was and is still very useful. It makes people be more mature, you discover such a lot of things, first you become more independent, then you meet a lot of new and very interesting people...well i think i will even try to get a job abroad in UK or even further. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by fresk, Université des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II), Strasbourg, France
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
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hmm, not really. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Petra, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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there is no prospectus available with time and place of lectures you have to contact the administrator personally, in time In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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if there are organisational troubles, contact people personally (best via e-mail, addresses to be found at the university homepage) FINAL COMMENTS
Go on an organised backpacker tour, you will see lovely places, meet a lot of different people, have fun and won't spend too much money This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Katharina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Can't think of anything In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Things need more time. So take your time. FINAL COMMENTS
Ireland is a nice country. You can travel around easily by car, but mind the narrow roads. Dublin is a developing city. Unfortunately the traffic is horrible and the bus system too. They're currently building a tramnet. The school is nice too, but as mentioned things need their time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by OMAR, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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THE COST OF LIFE In my opinion:
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THE COURSE IS ACCESIBLE AND THE FUN IS GUARANTEE, BUT EVERYTHING IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND THE WEATHER VERY BAD FINAL COMMENTS
I HAVE THE ERASMUS EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL: THE PEOPLE AND UNIVERSITY ARE GOOD THE LIFE ON WEEKEND IS GREAT THE WEATHER AND COST OF LIFE ARE THE BAD ASPECT OF MY EXPERIENCE This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by emeline, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany
Language, Erasmus
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NO. I was delighted, I never thought before that it could be so " GORGEOUS " !! In my opinion:
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Strongly FINAL COMMENTS
Take adavantage of the cheap travel possibilities to discover Ireland! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Amélie, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I should have brought some french food with me In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Take advantage of the huge sport complex FINAL COMMENTS
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...) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Francesco, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Engineering, Mechanical, Erasmus
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english better In my opinion:
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i recommend dublin city university. student life and academic quality of the courses is excellent. moreover irish people are lovely, so ireland is one of the best place to learn english. FINAL COMMENTS
if i need a place in which stay check on the website first. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by lola7, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Internationa Partnership of Business Schools
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I think it was good the way i discovered thing little by little and that i could handle with them on time.I am happy In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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They have loads of resources to give a good education. Campus is very good and fully equiped.Peole are very friendly. FINAL COMMENTS
If you ever decide to go to DCU join the some of the societies and clubs so life will be easier as you will meet loads of people that will help you anytime. Try to travel as much as you can, it is worth it. You will not find many problems in finding any type of advice or help. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Albert, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
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ireland and new zealnd aren´t all that different. there were no great surprises. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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DCU is a fine, fun college with a perfect mix of academic excellence, cool campus activities and vibrant nightlife. a college with a sense of humour. FINAL COMMENTS
go and enjoy yourself. try to get to know as many local students as erasmus ones...i would advise living off campus. oh and get a monthly bus ticket. it´s much cheaper. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Pilar, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
European Studies, University Agreement
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That time goes by so fast In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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You might not have many hours of lectures per week, but DCU asks for a huge effort from students concerning off-lecture hours...loads of assigments and papers to wirte...but nothing one can´t handle FINAL COMMENTS
Be aware that Dublin bus drivers do not provide change to users...try to have the exact fare, 1.35 if going to DCU...It´s a bugger, but then you´ll be able to buy bus tickets. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by carlota, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
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not really! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Very resourcefull university, with all the facilities it could have, a vast sistem of computer services, excellent instalations and helpfull personel FINAL COMMENTS
live the experince with all its good and bad sides, try your best to get on-campus accomodation and meet as many people as you can! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Triet, Reims Management School, Reims, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I wish I could have known the way the Irish students are used to studying and doing the exams. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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International students and Irish students are not well integrated because the university tends to separate them. FINAL COMMENTS
I regret I hadn't had the opportunity to travel more because I had to spend all the money in housing. Dublin is great and studying over there is a great experience, but at some expense : few expenses in night life, social and cultural life. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by earvelo, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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Campus was far from city centre In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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DCU offers good courses related to translation and interpreting FINAL COMMENTS
The accomodation on campus is the best option as it is not very expensive and it is just one step far from the faculty and the library. Regarding the facilities on campus, there is a gymnasium, a supermarket, a travel agency and a pub (to have some pints of Guinness) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rubén, Universidad de Málaga, Malaga, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Time goes by so fast!!! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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If u have choice to choose a place to study abroad, DCU is a great place. Everything was perfect for foreing students FINAL COMMENTS
You will love Guinness!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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