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DCU's MSc in Computing lets computing graduates choose a defined specialist major and complete a practicum.

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DCU's MSc in Computing lets computing graduates choose a defined specialist major and complete a practicum. Its academic campuses include Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows; the university's wider campus description does not mean each major is taught at every location. Intake availability also changes by major, not just by degree title.

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  1. MSc in Computing — Artificial Intelligence major
  2. MSc in Computing — Data Analytics major
  3. MSc in Computing — Cybersecurity major
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Academic eligibility

  • DC836 requires at least a 2.1 honours equivalent in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a relevant discipline.
  • Applicants should be competent programmers and comfortable with mathematics.
  • Certified year-by-year transcripts and certified English translations are requested; final-year applicants can submit results completed to date.

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Language requirements

  • The Faculty of Engineering and Computing policy specifies IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, achieved in one sitting, or listed equivalent evidence.
  • Individual programme conditions and the evidence-validity rules still apply.

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Study intakes

  • January and September 2027 are advertised.
  • The AI major lists both starts; Cybersecurity and AI with Natural Language Processing list September only.
  • Confirm Data Analytics and the chosen study mode in the application portal rather than assuming every major runs twice yearly.

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Application deadlines

  • For September 2027, DC836 lists 1 July 2027 for non-EU applications, or earlier if full.
  • January-start applications opened 5 October 2026 and the page gives 4 December as the latest closing date, subject to capacity; confirm that date's 2026 cycle in the portal before relying on it.

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International tuition

  • The 2027/28 schedule lists EUR 25,000 non-EU tuition per annum for full-time MSc in Computing.
  • The full-time route lasts one year.
  • Part-time charges follow a separate modular schedule; fees can increase annually.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Faculty of Engineering and Computing International Scholarship offers successful eligible non-EU postgraduate offer holders a EUR 4,400 reduction on full-time 2027/28 non-EU tuition.
  • An offer alone does not prove an award; confirm eligibility and the written scholarship decision before subtracting it from the budget.

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What can international students study at Dublin City University?

Selected programme options include MSc in Computing — Artificial Intelligence major, MSc in Computing — Data Analytics major, MSc in Computing — Cybersecurity major. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Dublin City University?

DC836 requires at least a 2.1 honours equivalent in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a relevant discipline. Applicants should be competent programmers and comfortable with mathematics. Certified year-by-year transcripts and certified English translations are requested; final-year applicants can submit results completed to date. The Faculty of Engineering and Computing policy specifies IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, achieved in one sitting, or listed equivalent evidence. Individual programme conditions and the evidence-validity rules still apply.

How much are international tuition fees at Dublin City University?

The 2027/28 schedule lists EUR 25,000 non-EU tuition per annum for full-time MSc in Computing. The full-time route lasts one year. Part-time charges follow a separate modular schedule; fees can increase annually. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Dublin City University?

For September 2027, DC836 lists 1 July 2027 for non-EU applications, or earlier if full. January-start applications opened 5 October 2026 and the page gives 4 December as the latest closing date, subject to capacity; confirm that date's 2026 cycle in the portal before relying on it. January and September 2027 are advertised. The AI major lists both starts; Cybersecurity and AI with Natural Language Processing list September only. Confirm Data Analytics and the chosen study mode in the application portal rather than assuming every major runs twice yearly. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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