Application Procedure for Internal Transfer Applicants (Transferring within DCU)
Internal Transfer Procedure
DCU does not permit new first year undergraduate students to transfer to another DCU programme.
DCU does permit a transfer to another programme of study on completion of first year. Students who would like to transfer to another programme must successfully complete their current year and meet other requirements as outlined in the application guidelines. The application to transfer is a competitive process due to the limited number of places and a transfer is not guaranteed.
It is therefore advisable that students also consider reapplying through CAO to compete for a first year place on the programme they are interested in, in the event a transfer is not successful. Applicants can through CAO (www.cao.ie).
Students are strongly advised to fully research the programme they are interested in, before submitting a transfer application. Applicants are advised to consult with the DCU Student Advice Centre if they would like to avail of guidance in relation to their studies at DCU. The DCU Fees Office should be consulted to ascertain fee liability related to any decision. Applicants should contact ugadmissions@dcu.ie if they require advice on the application process or guidelines.
The process for applying to transfer to another programme is outlined below.
Application Guidelines
Please ensure to read the internal transfer form and guidelines in detail, as there are strict application rules and deadlines.
Please note that approval for an internal transfer is subject to the applicant meeting the programme entry requirements, the availability of places on the programme and appropriate approval. Due to the competitive nature of transfers, applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Important Note:
An internal transfer is not guaranteed to any applicant. Applicants should continue on their current programme until they receive formal notification of the outcome of the application.
This process is not open to students who have withdrawn from DCU.
Processing Time for Applicants
| Cohort of Students | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
| Students that have successfully completed their current year | 6th June @ 9am | 28th June |
| Students who have successfully completed repeat/failed/deferred assessment/examinations in August | 27th August @ 9am | 30th August |
Please complete this form if you fall into one of the following categories listed below.
I want to apply to transfer to 1st Year of another programme. I have passed all Semester one and Semester two assessments/examinations and I have met the specific programme entry requirements - The form will open on the 6th of June @ 9am. Closing Date - 28th June.
To be eligible to apply you would need to have completed a similar programme of study to gain entry to advanced years. - The form will open on the 6th of June @ 9am. Closing Date 28th June.
Existing DCU Student who has successfully passed repeat/failed/deferred assessment/examinations in August and wants to transfer to another programme and has met the specific programme entry requirements. The form will open on the 27th August following the release of Resit Results, the closing date is 1st September. Internal transfer applications are not guaranteed and depend on whether any places remain on a programme. Applicants should continue on their existing programme until they receive the outcome of this application.
Application Form
Students are strongly advised to fully research the programme they are interested in, before submitting a transfer application. Applicants are advised to consult with the DCU Student Advice Centre if they would like to avail of guidance in relation to their studies at DCU. The DCU Fees Office should be consulted to ascertain fee liability related to any decision. Applicants should contact ugadmissions@dcu.ie if they require advice on the application process or guidelines.
There is a €35 transfer application fee. This fee will not be processed until the applicant has been notified that their application has been successful.