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Why Study at TU Dublin?
Posted11 January IRELAND UNIVERSITY PROFILES
2023
TU Dublin was formally established in 2019 after merging Dublin Institute of 
Technology, the  Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and the Institute of 
Technology Tallaght. It is now one of  the largest third level education institutions in 
the country. The University is also investing over
€500 million to build technology related facilities to enhance the student 
experience.
With the institution's history stretching back almost one hundred and thirty years, 
Technological  University Dublin has been a pioneer in providing technical higher 
education. Its alumni play  significant roles in the country's development through 
their innovations. The University's excellent  reputation for providing inclusive and 
open learning experiences to students through courses  ranging from foundation to 
undergraduate and PhD makes it attract students from all over the  world.
The TU Dublin acceptance rate is 46%, and if you want to study one of the many 
fantastic TU  Dublin courses available to international students, arrange a free 
consultation with SI Ireland  today.
Why study at TU Dublin?
1. Ireland's first technological university
After the convergence of three partner technology institutions in the Dublin 
region, TU Dublin  became the first Technological University in Ireland.
It is where disciplines such as arts, business, engineering, and science meet with 
technology to  provide highq uality education through the latest facilities and expert 
faculty members. With more  than 30,000 students and 3,500 faculty and staff 
members, it is also one of the largest Irish  universities that are a member institution 
of the European Institute of Technology and the  European University Association.
2. Huge variety of courses
Through the five colleges at the university and their associated schools, TU Dublin 
offers more  than 200 programmes in various disciplines like Humanities, Creative 
Arts, Business, Engineering,
Sciences, Food and Sports, and Tourism, among others.
Apart from being a leader in the STEM disciplines, the University is also the only 
educational  institution that offers courses in optometry and ophthalmic dispensing 
in the country through the  College of Sciences & Health. Other specialist 
programmes offered by the university include  Human Nutrition, Environmental 
Health, Transport & Logistics, and Tourism Marketing.
Various research centres also enable students to complete their doctoral studies with 
an industry  focused approach. The curriculum at the University has been designed to 
apply theory to real  world challenges through project work, problem based learning, 
active citizenship, community  based learning, and research, giving students a 
chance to engage with contemporary  practitioners.
3. Amazing campus in one of Europe's most exciting 
cities
TU Dublin runs through five campuses, all spread across the beautiful city of Dublin. 
The  campuses are at Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Tallaght, Blanchardstown, and 
Grangegorman.  The flagship campus of TU Dublin is located in the inner north of 
the city at Grangegorman and  houses 10,000 students. It also includes the 
Greenway Hub, which serves as the state oft he art  facility to conduct research and 
innovation at the university leading to knowledge advancement,  and inclusive 
education. All the campuses are easily accessible to students with the many public  
transportation modes of the city known for its cultural heritage and innovation.
Dublin is a great city for international students, who are welcomed by the city's 
people with their  exceptional hospitality. The students can enjoy the famous pub 
culture of Dublin, get access to  free trips to museums and other cultural activities 
and soak in the beauty of nature in and around  the city. As Dublin is a short distance 
from the countryside, students can take refreshing breaks  from their studies 
whenever needed.
4. International student support
Currently, over 2,800 international students are enrolled at the university from more 
than 100  countries. TU Dublin has a dedicated International Office that ensures that 
international students  get all the information and guidance they need while they 
study at the university. These services  range from guiding about arrival, housing, 
finances, and career services. With small class sizes  and a 1:20 staffs tudent ratio, 
attention is given to students to train them with the skillsets required  by the current 
job market. There is a wide range of societies and sports clubs, giving students  
plenty of opportunities to have a vibrant campus life.
The university is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion and practices 
these values by  supporting a diverse student body with a wide range of services 
that enable them to learn and  thrive. The strong international partnerships of the 
university provide opportunities for fruitful  student and staff exchange 
programmes through cross collaboration research projects and  employment 
opportunities.
5. Great career opportunities and employability
TU Dublin imparts quality education focusing on practical aspects, making the 
curriculum stand  out for students. University graduates get industry placements, 
and most have carved a niche for  themselves in their chosen fields. Around 93% of 
the graduates can get jobs or continue with  further education within the first nine 
months after graduation.
The city of Dublin provides remarkable job opportunities to students graduating from 
TU Dublin.  Known as the emerging internet capital of Europe, the tech scene has 
been booming, with  industry giants like IBM, Google, Twitter, HP, Amazon, and 
Facebook settling in the city's  landscape. The presence of these organizations in the 
city gives students a great chance to build  a solid career in the IT industry. The 
attractive posts tudy work visas for international students  allow them to stay back for 
up to 2 years and start their careers in a thriving city.
Study at TU Dublin
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