Irish Centres: Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is one of Ireland’s youngest universities gaining official recognition in 1989 and is based on the northside of the city near to Dublin Airport, while only 5.3km from Dublin city centre.
DCU was one of Ireland’s first universities to embed work placements and is a leader in industry collaboration and innovation. This marked a cultural shift away from traditional academic models toward a more career-focused, outward-looking education system.
The Campus consists of bright spacious classrooms, three basketball courts, sports hall and several other studios for a variety of activities. There is also a supermarket, pharmacy, and a large restaurant with a coffee shop on site. DCU is also home to the Helix Theatre.
Accommodation
- On-site apartment-style accommodation
- Twin room en-suite
- Shared living, kitchen area in each apartment
Facilities
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Well-equipped classrooms
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Canteen
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Large studios
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Sports Hall
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Basketball courts
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On-site convenience store
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Large park adjacent to campus
Location
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DCU is just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre
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Dublin airport is just 15 minutes’ drive from the campus
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Local buses stop nearby
Ages
10-17 years
Lessons
15 hours per week
Capacity
300 students
Class size
Maximum 15 students
Transfer Time
Dublin Airport/30 mins by coach
Activities
Orientation Tour, Traditional Sports, Walking Tours, Art & Crafts Work shops, Conversation club, Disco, Talent Show & Museums/Gallery Visits
Excursions
FD to Glendalough & Bray / Kilkenny
Safety
MLI Wrist Bands, Student Handbooks, Risk Assessments, Road Safety Cards, First Aid trained staff, dedicated welfare office & 24 hour care
Map Key
What’s it like to study at MLI
- Warm and friendly staff who have been trained to look after you the MLI way
- Students will have an online placement test prior to arrival to decide which class they attend.
- You will have the chance to mix with international students
- Specially designed activity programme to make sure you have fun, and experience local culture.
- There is a end of course graduation ceremony when students will receive their certificates
A Typical Day at MLI
- 08.00-09.00: Breakfast
- 09.00- 10.30: Lesson 1
- 10.30- 11.00: Break time
- 11.00-12.30: Lesson 2
- 12.30-14.00: Lunch time
- 14.00-17.30: Afternoon Activity
- 17.30:19.00: Free time
- 19.00-20.00: Evening Meal
- 20.30-22.00:Evening activity
- 22.30: Lights out