Dublin City University (DCU), established in 1980 and granted university status in 1989, is a young and dynamic public research university located on multiple campuses in north Dublin. Serving around 19,000 students, including ~20% international, DCU is known as Ireland’s “University of Enterprise,” emphasizing innovation, real-world learning, and global engagement. The International Office offers comprehensive support, while DCU fosters a vibrant campus life with strong industry links and extracurricular opportunities.