Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee15,000EUR
- Start dateJan, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Program overview
What Dublin City University says about their program:
The oldest of the sciences, astronomy is an almost boundless field, encompassing aspects of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, and the growing field of space science and technology. Along with the fundamentals of physics and astronomy, the Physics with Astronomy degree’s curriculum includes optics, high-end computing and image processing. Over the duration of this course, you’ll have the chance to learn about observational astronomy and the instruments and techniques used to study the stars and can look forward to working with real astronomical data from a variety of telescopes and observatories worldwide. Throughout, there is an emphasis on laboratory experience and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with professional DCU astronomers whose work is at the forefront of international astronomical research.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
Dublin City University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dublin City University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from €15,000 to €16,500 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from €17,000 to €25,000 per year
Funding
DCU Merit Scholarships (Year 1) The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards the first year of tuition.
DCU International Merit Scholarship The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to postgraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards tuition fees.
Government of Ireland Scholarships The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is awarded by the Irish Government to 60 Non-EU students who will study at an Irish University. It pays full tuition for a year of full-time undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies and a €10,000 stipend. It is not awarded or judged by DCU.
The students must hold an offer from an Irish University to apply.
What is the cost of living near Dublin City University?
| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €2,160 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €1,850 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €241 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €50 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €17 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €96 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €150 |
| Coffee shop drink | €4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €13 |
| Gym membership | €53 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Dublin City University
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