Reviewed on May 6, 2025(Enrolled 2025)
What Students Say
Likes
- Teaching Pedagogy - Industry relevant teaching, teaching is done using interactive slides
- Infrastructure - Lovely Campus, equipped with all the latest infrastructure. Dolby Speakers, Interactive Screens and charging ports present
- Strong Alumni Network - Alumni working in almost every big company and spread across Ireland and Europe
Dislikes
- Slight Redundancy - Some courses seem redundant to a degree
- Language Barrier - Communication becomes slightly difficult due to differences in nationality
- Timings - On some days, multiple exams and classes can build certain pressure
Course Curriculum
8
- The course is difficult but doable with hard work. It is a Masters degree so you cannot expect it to be a cakewalk. Complex topics are included and a lot of computer science topics are added as well to ensure holistic development of students.
- Almost 80% of the batch is comprised of Indian students so you’ll always find comrades from your own country. Classes are usually held 4 days a week for 6 hours a day.
Admission Experience
- I only applied to DCU because I had done my required research before coming to Ireland. I received a confirmation letter from them in August. DCU has a fantastic reputation not only in Ireland but in all of Europe. I had applied and was sure of my admission because I had previous work experience in Private Equity and a solid grade in my bachelor's degree.
- It has an amazing reputation in Ireland. It comes in the top 3 master's courses (MSc Finance) in Ireland. You require 2 LORs and an SOP for admission. For English proficiency you require either IELTS, Duolingo or PTE. I would highly recommend giving Duolingo, as the test is easy and the results are delivered fast. One requires a minimum of 120 in Duolingo to secure admission.
- I applied to the January intake and that is because I wanted to come to Ireland to study in 2025. The admission process took about 3 months for completion, right from July to September. This included giving the tests, submitting financial documents, and receiving the required admission letter for the final VISA process. I went through an education counsellor and I highly recommend anyone coming abroad to go only through a counsellor.
Faculty
8
- Faculty to student ratio is great. Teaching methodology is also good, with most teachers being doctorate students. Faculty members don’t assist in part-time jobs but they do guide students on how to secure full-time roles post their graduation. I like Ved Beloskar Sir, the most because of his excellent teaching methods and his vast knowledge, especially on topics such as Financial Statement and Analysis. He is an expert at explaining complex topics by breaking them down logically into simple steps.
Campus Life
8
- We have two campuses, the St. Patrick’s Campus and the Glasnevin Campus. The college has all types of activities that include various sports clubs, hobby clubs a swimming pool and a gym. Major Indian as well as Irish festivals are celebrated at the campus.
- Medical services are present on campus along with a huge library. There are a host of societies to join, including boxing, drama, fencing and archery, just to name a few.
Part Time Jobs
- I personally am not doing a part-time job. However, the university does offer part-time opportunities to students; wages are in the range 12-13 EUR/hour. A student can work for a maximum time of 20 hours/week during college days and 40 hours/week during the summer breaks. It is easy to secure a part-time job provided the student puts in the required efforts.
- Securing part-time jobs is doable and depends on the individual's will and effort. Students earn up to EUR 14/hour doing part-time jobs. The student needs to prepare a part-time resume and go to shops personally to submit it. If shortlisted, the shop owners call the students for an interview, and the student can then proceed for the job. It is advised to apply to at least 100+ opportunities to secure a good one.
Placement
8
- Employment rates are good and 95% of the batch does secure employment within 6 months of graduation. The average salary is usually EUR 50,000 a year. Unlike India, there is no placement cell here and the student needs to take the initiative and make the effort to apply.
- It is advised that a student apply to at least 1000+ companies to secure a good opportunity. Major employers are Carne Group, Davy, BCG, Blackstone, Carlyle among others.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I opted for Hazelwood Student Accommodation as it is near my college; the rent is EUR 700/month. My accommodation is near my college and hence I opted for the same; it is at a walking distance of 30 minutes from my college. I would recommend choosing an accommodation that is close to your college so you can save on transport. University Living is a trustworthy site that one can use while booking an accommodation.
Exams
- Any of the globally recognized English proficiency tests are accepted. This includes IELTS, Duolingo, and PTE. For documents, you require an SOP, 2 LORs and your resume.
- We also need to submit documents that serve as financial proof - that we can support our education during the year. There is no interview process as part of the application; the final decision of admission lies with the college.
Fees
- The total tuition fees for Non EU students are EUR 17,600. The fees can be paid in 2 semesters. Monthly expenses are relative but on average it costs 1200 EUR per month to live in Dublin.
- Dublin is one of the most expensive places to live in Europe. Rent is high, and for a shared room, the cost is EUR 700. For a single apartment, it can go up to EUR 1000. Food, transport, and electricity cost another 200 to 300 EUR.
Scholarship
- I unfortunately did not receive a scholarship for this course. However, there is a scholarship of EUR 2000 present for academic excellence. Students scoring above an 8.0 GPA in their undergraduate studies are eligible for this scholarship.
- Quite a few of my friends have received the scholarship; many of them had a GPA above 8.0 and that is the necessary criteria
