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Based on 4 student reviews

Erasmus & exchange at Dublin City University.

4 exchange students went to Dublin City University in Dublin and rated the experience 8.3/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life. Nothing estimated, nothing generated.

⭐ Report card

2024–2025

8.3/10 overall experience

  • Classes4.3
  • Social4.3
  • Housing4
  • Travel4.3

Sub-scores out of 5, from the review form.

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Classes & academics at DCU

In their own words.

Yes the campus is very cool, it has a nice sport complex (gym club, olympic pool, spa, football field…), some restaurants and even a pharmacy and a mini market! The university is used to international student, so the registration is easy and there is a lot of international students in class with you. There is also a lot of clubs & socs (chess, trampoline, sports, dance, maths, cheerleading…), and often various eve…
Manhattan · Fall 2024★ 10.0
the campus was okay, really big, nice on a sunny day because there is a lot of grass, registration was okay, at least you go to somebody office there is always someone to answer, I would still maybe not choose the same uni. but I wasn't much on it except for the courses, so I did mind
Mathilde · Full year 2024★ 7.0

Courses students took · and what they’d tell you

  • Honestly... I recommend the theatre club
  • It was interesting and well structured
  • One mandatory reading + question every weeks…
  • Pretty easy and interesting
  • Too much personal work

🟢 recommended · 🔴 wouldn’t take again · ⚪ mentioned

Where exchange students at DCU live

Where DCU exchange students lived.

Housing mix · 4 answers

  • Student residence — 2 students · 50%
  • Coliving or shared flat — 1 student · 25%
  • Other — 1 student · 25%

Housing scored 4/5 here. Start early — the good places go first.

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Student reviews of DCU

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  • ManhattanFall 2024★ 10.0

    Yes the campus is very cool, it has a nice sport complex (gym club, olympic pool, spa, football field…), some restaurants and even a pharmacy and a mini market! The university is used to international student, so the registration is easy and there is a lot of international students in class with you. There is also a lot of clubs & socs (chess, trampoline, sports, dance, maths, cheerleading…), and often various events on the campus with a good vibe!

  • MathildeFull year 2024★ 7.0

    the campus was okay, really big, nice on a sunny day because there is a lot of grass, registration was okay, at least you go to somebody office there is always someone to answer, I would still maybe not choose the same uni. but I wasn't much on it except for the courses, so I did mind

  • ManonFall 2025★ 7.0

    Go to the Dcu gym, you will have access to the swimming pool sauna and hammam too. Plus there are sports classes that are very good

  • ElsaFall 2025★ 9.0

    yeah the campus is big and cool , a gym, a bar, shops... the registration is okay

Every number and quote on this page comes from the 4 reviews left on Studcasa after an exchange at Dublin City University, 2024–2025. Nothing is estimated, nothing is generated.

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