DCU is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally.

DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate (QS), and for graduate income (CSO).

DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.

DCU has pioneered micro-credentials both nationally and internationally. We were the first Irish Higher Education Institution to embrace micro-credentialing, and have established a record and reputation for consistent excellence across research, practice and partnership, both within the institution, and across national and international boundaries.

DCU Business School delivered Ireland’s first national credit-bearing micro-credential FinTech - Financial Innovation in response to the rapid transformation and technological innovation in the financial services sector. Since then DCU has developed micro-credentials in collaboration with numerous partners and organisations. 

Micro-credentialing advancements in DCU are; 

• underpinned by our expertise in delivering short learning experiences,
• shaped by leading international research and,
• enriched by our national and European partnerships.

By choosing from DCU’s suite of micro-credentials, you can rest assured that not only will you gain an award from one of Ireland’s foremost, globally ranked universities, but because our micro-credentials are flexible and relevant, you can work towards achieving your ambitions in your own time, and at your own pace.