International Orientation September 2023
Welcome, new international students! Thank you for choosing DCU.
International Orientation
The pre-arrival webinar for international students, offering a welcome, advice and information has taken place. Each of the online sessions has been recorded and will be available to anyone who was not able to attend on the day.
You can find your programme orientation in the Your Course Orientation section available via the DCU Orientation Hub.
Don't forget to check out our special programme of on campus events and activities for international students.
General Orientation for all students starts on Monday, September 4th! Check out the Orientation Hub for more details.
Other key dates
Monday, September 11th: Classes for progressing students and postgraduates begin
Monday, September 25th: First year undergraduate classes begin
See the DCU Academic Calendar for full details
Preparing for arrival in DCU and Ireland
A guide on preparing for arrival in DCU is available.
If you are an international student, you will find information on how to prepare for arrival in Ireland here. It is each student’s responsibility to fully comply with the requirements of international travel to Ireland.
DCU is located between Dublin airport and DCU city centre.
Check out the the guide to getting to campus and a guide to commuting.