Campus of Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) - Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

🛠 A technological university🍀 Dublin🎓 Applied focus
DublinLocation
1887Founded
large universityStudents
see tuition sectionTuition from
university of applied sciencesWorld ranking
EnglishLanguage of instruction
Engineering · Business · Design · MarketingPopular fields

About the university

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin, formerly the Dublin Institute of Technology) is Ireland's largest technological university, formed by merging several institutes. It's strong in engineering, business, design and applied sciences, with a focus on practice and industry links.

TU Dublin offers practice-oriented, English-taught programs in Ireland's capital.

Who Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) suits best:

  • school graduates targeting Engineering who see studying abroad as a deliberate career step;
  • undergraduates looking to transfer, and bachelor’s graduates applying for a master’s in their field;
  • applicants choosing a university for a specific career: engineering, business, design and marketing are the strong areas of Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin);
  • students who value an international environment and teaching in English.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) in rankings

TU Dublin - a technological university in Ireland:

  • The largest technological university in Ireland
  • An applied focus and industry links
  • Dublin - the capital and an IT hub

Campus and infrastructure

TU Dublin's modern campuses have engineering labs, design studios and project spaces.

1887year founded
Dublinlocation
Eng.language of instruction

Faculties and programs

TU Dublin is strong in applied fields:

  • Engineering
  • Business & Marketing
  • Design & Arts
  • IT
  • Applied Sciences

Not sure which field to choose?

We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.

How to apply

Admission is based on your school diploma and IELTS/TOEFL.

Admission to Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:

  1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — engineering, business, design and marketing — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
  2. Language certificate. Entirely in English.
  3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
  4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Ireland is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Yes, directly - no foundation. GPA and IELTS 6.0-6.5 decide.

Documents for admission

  • Passport
  • School certificate and transcript
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate
  • A portfolio - for creative programs

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Start with the slowest items — translations, apostille and the language exam: they take 1–2 months. We do the final package check for you.

Tuition and living costs

Tuition applies; we calculate the final tuition, available scholarship or discount, and living budget during the free consultation.

Country benchmark for Ireland. Tuition applies for non-EU students, plus expensive housing in Dublin. Scholarships exist - we'll advise.

Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets — we prepare a full cost estimate for your case free of charge.

Accommodation and student life

Dublin is an expensive city for housing; we'll help you find options.

Career after graduation

After graduation. Yes, graduates have employment opportunities in Ireland.

The strong fields of Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) are engineering, business, design and marketing. As at most universities in Ireland, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Ireland opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.

Student reviews

★★★★★

I was worried about the language barrier, but Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has many programs and a lot of support for international students. Thanks to StudyU for the help with the visa and accommodation.

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Gozel AtayevaDesign & Arts · Turkmenistan
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I was choosing between several universities, and the StudyU consultant honestly laid out the pros and cons. I have no regrets about Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) - I study and get to know the city of Dublin.

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Maria PetrenkoIT · Ukraine
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I loved the campus and atmosphere at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) from day one. Lots of international students, professors ready to help - it was easy to fit in.

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Nino BeridzeApplied Sciences · Georgia

FAQ

It's the largest technological university in Ireland, with an applied focus.

In English.

Yes, directly - no foundation. GPA and IELTS 6.0-6.5 decide.

Country benchmark for Ireland: Tuition applies for non-EU students, plus expensive housing in Dublin. Scholarships exist - we'll advise. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.

Yes, graduates have employment opportunities in Ireland.

Want to study at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)?

We'll help with admission: from choosing a program to submitting documents and the student visa.

Other universities - studying in Ireland: Trinity College Dublin · University College Dublin (UCD). All options are on the page studying in Ireland.

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