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Dublin City University (DCU)

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3.98 / 5 based on 302 reviews
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petervainio
ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, International Partnership of Business Schools
Overall
I wish I had known...
The great hospitality of the irish people
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
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.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
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!
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Dublin City University  is an Excellent conditions
paolo T
Sweden,
Marketing and Sales Management, 2010
Overall
My postgraduate experience at DCU has been exceptional so far! My studies in the field of International Relations has been enhanced by being in the heart of Dublin. The MA programme encourages an integrative approach to learning which has helped me to network with prominent international humanitarian organizations. My first semester lectures have challenged me in impressive ways. It helps that my professors are very passionate and offer flexible office hours so that I could speak with them one-on-one about papers, or any other inquiries I may have.
Prior to arriving at DCU, I was nervous about that I would struggle to adjust to the university & community as a whole. Just weeks before I started the programme, multiple faculty members and staff both in the International Office and Student Union sent me the most sincere emails and helped me to feel more comfortable and safe on campus. They guided me through everything from how to set up a bank account here, to navigating the bus system, and finding a healthy balance participating in societies & clubs.
I have felt a true appreciation for diversity being a part of Student Life. I was not able to return home to my family overseas for the recent holiday season; but through the genuine kindness of the staff at the Interfaith Centre, I was able to enjoy a beautiful Christmas celebration! It has definitely become my 'home' away from home!
I'm looking forward to semester 2. I am even more exited that I have the option to stay for 2 years in Ireland, following graduation. As a DCU postgraduate student, I am inspired to be courageous in my academic and career effort
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Careers
DCU Educational Trust was at the beginning of a major ramp-up in its fundraising activities. It was exciting to be part of such a process and to have an influence at an early stage.

I was very pleased to have expanded support for the DCU Access Programme during my time with the Trust
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Pros
Highly strategic and targetted employer
Cons
Pay isn't based on how good you are, experience or education
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Julie C
Montpellier Business School, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
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 !
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Be aware of the academic fields you study. As for me, business studies was grant. But other fields may not be as great.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
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.
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Ignacio N
ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
How expensive it was.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
3
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
The campus facilities are really good, students and teachers are really accessible.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
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.
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Enrique M
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing important
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
To take more profits from the international students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
There is nothing really important to tell about. I didnīt have any problems or surprises, the biggest advice is to warn people that Ireland is not the poor country many people think, but itīs 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).
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Gonzalo N
ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
not at all
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I really think that it is a great university, so the only thing I can say is that more people should study here.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
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.
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