Tawjihi holders
DCU says students with the Jordanian Certificate of General Secondary Education will generally need to complete its International Foundation Year before starting a bachelor's degree.
Partner university · Ireland
Dublin City University
A Dublin research university with strong business, computing and communications faculties and an international foundation year.
QS World #408QS World Rankings 2027
From EUR 17,750Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1975Public university
About the university
Why students choose Dublin City University
A Dublin research university with strong business, computing and communications faculties and an international foundation year.
We place students here through a foundation or pathway year, which suits applicants whose grades or English level do not yet meet direct-entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inFoundation pathway
Photos: Dublin City University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Other qualifications
Jordanian applicants with an alternative qualification may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.
General entry
All applicants must meet the minimum grade for their qualification, including a pass in Mathematics and English, plus any programme-specific subject requirements.
English
Non-native speakers must meet DCU's English language requirement for non-EU applicants.
Regional advisor
DCU has a Regional Advisor for the Middle East who advises prospective Jordanian students and parents.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Dublin City University costs in 2027-28
Fees may be subject to an annual increase.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at dcu.ie. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateEUR 17,750 - 23,850per year
Science and Health International Scholarship€6,100 fee reductionNon-EU applicants to eligible 2027-28 bachelor's programmes in Science and Health, including Nursing, Psychology and Biotechnology; applied automatically.
Engineering and Computing International Scholarship€5,000 (bachelor's) / €4,400 (master's)Non-EU applicants to eligible engineering and computing programmes in 2027-28; applied automatically.
Business School International Scholarship€2,800 (bachelor's) / €2,000 (master's)Non-EU applicants to eligible DCU Business School programmes in 2027-28.
Humanities and Social Sciences International Scholarship€1,850 (bachelor's) / €2,000 (master's)Non-EU applicants to eligible Humanities and Social Sciences programmes in 2027-28.Programmes
Popular courses at Dublin City University
BSc in Computing for Business
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LLM General Pathway
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European Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Dublin City University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Dublin City University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Dublin City University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Dublin City University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2027-28 start from EUR 17,750 a year and go up to EUR 23,850, depending on the course. Fees may be subject to an annual increase.
Does Dublin City University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Science and Health International Scholarship (€6,100 fee reduction); Engineering and Computing International Scholarship (€5,000 (bachelor's) / €4,400 (master's)); Business School International Scholarship (€2,800 (bachelor's) / €2,000 (master's)); Humanities and Social Sciences International Scholarship (€1,850 (bachelor's) / €2,000 (master's)). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Dublin City University?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into Dublin City University.
Where is Dublin City University?
Dublin City University is in Ireland. It was founded in 1975.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Dublin City University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Dublin City University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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