Prospective Students - Information for School Leavers
Prospective Students
Information for School Leavers
Why DCU?
You're sure to improve your employment prospects, have fun and meet new people. But don't take our word for it, our students feel much the same too - find out what they have to say. And, if you just want an overview about the University then take a look at our About DCU page.
- Over 60 courses in a wide range of subject areas
- Attracts people from all backgrounds and of all ages
- Strong, established links with business, industry and the community
- International and language opportunities, work placements
- Accommodation available
- Dedicated Student Centre
- Excellent range of support systems including finance and student services
- Fantastic transport links
- Academic credit for Clubs & Society involvement
- Outstanding sports facilities
...But it’s our students who are the best people to give you some reasons for choosing DCU.
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University Life
You’re reading this because you know the importance of a third-level education,
but you also want to know that you’re going to have a good time,
make new friends and, quite possibly, experience life away from home.
DCU is one of the top universities in the country, so academically you have
nothing to worry about. But what about the rest?
Let’s just forget about lectures, projects and exams for a minute, and focus on everything else that makes up university life.
Over the next few years you’ll discover something entirely new.
You’ll also discover a lot about yourself. Life at university
is daunting at first – anyone can tell you that – but the endless
possibilities should fill you with excitement and DCU can certainly
deliver on that.
Start with the basics: accommodation. There’s plenty of it on campus - nearly 1,000 beds in fact. There are plenty of rental opportunities outside the campus too, so you’ll never be far from all the action.
There’s a great buzz around DCU during the day and “The Hub” student
centre is the perfect place to meet friends. Numerous events go on
throughout the year, night and day. Having a good student life is
one of the great things about the campus and there is always something on.
Joining any of the clubs or societies is probably the easiest way
to make friends (not including your degree of course) as you’ll
be hanging around with like minded people and there’s a huge selection
to choose from. So, whether you want to compete against yourself
(rock-climbing),
compete against others (tennis, fencing), compete as part of a
team (rugby, GAA, soccer), or discover your creative side through
drama, fashion, music… you’ll find plenty of other students who
want to do exactly the same. Then there’s always the
state-of-the-art sports centre which includes the brand new 25m pool
with sauna, jacuzzi and tepidarium where you can relax after a
rigorous workout in our fully equipped fitness centre.
Of course if you’re not sure what’s on offer, you’ll find out during Freshers Week, when everyone will be out and about encouraging you to join in.
University life is about fun, opportunity, friendship, learning…
and a whole lot more. Yes it is daunting – but isn’t that part of
the excitement – and yes, it is hard work – which makes it all
the more rewarding – but these really are the best years of your
life. At DCU you’ll be able to make the most of them.
The sign of a great education comes with your first job… the sign of a truly exciting education comes in about 20 years’ time when you can tell your own children that your years at DCU were the best of your life.