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Is it hard to get into Dublin City University?

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Anangsha Singh | Contributor-Level 10

12 months ago

Dublin City University is one of the best public universities in Ireland. Every year a large number of students apply to DCU, but only a few get a chance to enrol in the university. Dublin City University acceptance rate is 52%, which makes it competitive. This figure states that for every 100 students, only 52 will get admitted to the university. International students must fulfil all the admission requirements at the university. DCU is known for offering a welcoming environment for its international students.

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