Dublin Business School

PROFILE DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL

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Ranked #1

independent college in Ireland in DBS marketing

Awarded 4 star

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Dublin Business School is a private higher education college in central Dublin, Ireland, offering career focused programmes in business, finance, law, computing, media, arts, psychology and social sciences for around nine thousand students, including a large international community. It offers small class sizes, strong links with employers and professional bodies, internships in selected programmes and a city centre campus network that gives international students access to Dublin’s business, tech and cultural hubs.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dublin Business School is a leading private higher education institution in Ireland that has built a strong reputation for practical, industry aligned teaching, international diversity and student support, backed by Kaplan Inc as its parent company and recognised by a 4 star QS Stars rating with 5 stars for online learning and inclusiveness.

  1. Recognised with a 4 star QS Stars institutional rating and 5 stars for online learning and inclusiveness, highlighting strength in digital delivery and student support for diverse cohorts.
  2. Part of Kaplan Inc, a major global education provider, which supports programme development, quality assurance and international recruitment.
  3. Hosts about nine thousand students with approximately thirty percent international students from over seventy countries, reflecting a highly international learning environment and graduate network.

FACILITIES

Dublin Business School facilities are spread across several city centre buildings and include modern teaching spaces, specialist labs and rich student support services.Students have access to IT labs, a main library, study spaces, breakout and social areas, and student services focused on careers and wellbeing, all within walking distance of central Dublin amenities. The college also supports an active clubs and societies scene and uses nearby partner facilities such as gyms and purpose built student residences for recreation and accommodation.

  1. Main library and learning resource centre, in Aungier Street Campus
  2. IT and computing labs, in Aungier Street Campus and Castle House Campus
  3. Lecture theatres and seminar rooms, in Aungier Street Campus and Castle House Campus
  4. Student breakout and social spaces, in Castle House Campus
  5. Dedicated student services and careers offices, in Aungier Street Campus
  6. Group study rooms and quiet study areas, in Aungier Street Campus and Castle House Campus
  7. Nearby partner gym and fitness facilities, in central Dublin locations close to DBS campuses
  8. Cafes and food outlets in and around DBS buildings, in Aungier Street and South Great George’s Street area

LOCATION

Castle House Campus

73 to 83 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Aungier Street Campus

13 and 14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 WC04, Ireland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of selected undergraduate programmes (representative of main DBS undergraduate offer for international students)

  1. Bachelor of Business (Level 7 or Level 8, various business pathways)
  2. Bachelor of Business in Marketing
  3. BA (Honours) in Business
  4. BA (Honours) in Business Information Systems
  5. BA (Honours) in Business with Law or Business with Management
  6. BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
  7. BA (Honours) in Marketing or Marketing and Digital Media
  8. BSc (Honours) in Computing
  9. BSc (Honours) in Computing in Data Analytics or related computing specialisms
  10. BA (Honours) in Film and Creative Media
  11. BA (Honours) in Journalism, Media and Social Media related fields
  12. BA (Honours) in Social Science
  13. BA (Honours) in Psychology
  14. BA (Honours) in Psychology and Social Science combinations
  15. Bachelor of Laws LLB (Honours)

List of selected postgraduate programmes (Masters and Postgraduate Diplomas)

  1. Master of Business Administration MBA
  2. Master of Business Administration with specialisms such as Marketing, Project Management, Finance, Human Resource Management and Cloud Computing
  3. Master of Science in Business Analytics
  4. Master of Science in Data Analytics
  5. Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Analytics or related digital marketing fields
  6. Master of Science in Financial Technology or Fintech related areas
  7. Master of Science in Computing or specialised computing fields such as Artificial Intelligence and cloud technologies
  8. Master of Science in Applied Psychology
  9. Master of Arts in Addiction Studies
  10. Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and related counselling fields
  11. Master of Arts in Psychotherapy or counselling and psychotherapy related programmes
  12. Higher Diploma in Business
  13. Higher Diploma in Science in Computing or ICT specialisms
  14. Higher Diploma in Data Analytics
  15. Higher Diploma in Digital Marketing
  16. Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
  17. Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

List of other programmes (points)

  1. Semester or year long Study Abroad programmes at Dublin Business School for visiting international students
  2. Short summer or intensive programmes in business, media and related areas offered through partner providers
  3. Professional accountancy preparation such as ACCA professional stage papers for international students who meet entry and visa conditions

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

€0 to €45 per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

€10,000 to €17,000 per year

€12,000 to €17,000 per year

Living Cost

approximately €1,240 to €1,880 per month in Dublin including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Private student residences near DBS

Dublin Business School international students typically live in purpose built private student residences or managed apartments such as Hazelwood Student Village, LIV Student Dublin, New Mill, The Tannery and similar properties, which offer modern en suite rooms and shared kitchens within commuting distance of the DBS city centre campuses.

  1. Benefits: managed buildings with reception, security, all inclusive bills and organised student communities that are used by DBS and other Dublin students
  2. Rooms: en suite bedrooms in shared apartments or studios with private bathroom and kitchenette, usually fully furnished
  3. Facilities: shared kitchens and lounges, study spaces, high speed internet, on site laundry, gym or fitness spaces, bike storage and social spaces such as games rooms or roof terraces, depending on residence
  4. Price range: approximately €270 to €450 per week in 2025 for full inclusive contracts, depending on room type, contract length and location, which corresponds to the upper part of the monthly living cost range.