The first students came through the door in 1980 and the university is now recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence.

DCU has developed its own research specialisms, creating a number of national centres of excellence that collaborate with other universities and industry internationally. These research centres have transcended traditional boundaries and have been extended to include combinations of academic disciplines such as biotechnology, electronic engineering, physics and chemistry.

Oscail - DCU Distance Education has provided adults all over Ireland with flexible access to third level education since 1982. Thousands of students have graduated with Dublin City University degrees through Oscail in that time.

Oscail’s mission is to assist its students in achieving their educational goals without the need to attend regular campus-based classes. As an Oscail student, you can study in your own time, at your own pace and at whatever place is convenient to you.

As Oscail courses consist of a series on individual modules, students can tailor their study workload to the time they have available and build up credits towards their degree over time.

Oscail provides attractive options to study on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Oscail undergraduate courses are open to anyone - and, if you are over 23, you do not need a Leaving Certificate.