Which university ranks better in the Quacquarelli Symonds rankings: Dublin City University or Maynooth University?
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Dublin City University and Maynooth University are some of the most prominent universities in Ireland for continuing higher studies. Dublin City University is ranked #410 under the category of “World University Rankings 2026” by Quacquarelli Symonds. In 2025, DCU was ranked #421, the university has climbed #15 positions. According to Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings, Maynooth University is ranked #801 under “World University Rankings 2025” from past 3 years. Check the table listed below for DCU and Maynooth University ranking over past 3 years:
University Name
Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2024
Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2025
Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2026
Dublin City University
436 421 410 Maynooth University
801 801 771
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Like most of the Irish universities, the September intake is there to apply for Dublin City University. For many UG courses, the admission deadlines remains the same which is Jul 1, 2026. And for master's courses like the MSc in Computing, the same is the admission deadline.
The students can also opt to go for a January intake which is not that popular.
There are two main intakes at Dublin City University, which are in September and January which are offered during a year. Although the September intake is the popular one with most of the courses opening for admission in this intake itself.
The DCU January intake which starts in the month of January, is smaller. The admission deadlines for this intake is in December each year.
As per the official schedule for Dublin City University admissions, for the MSc in Data Analytics the students can apply in the September intake of the year. The admission deadlines for the same are generally in Jun or July during the same year.
For this program, there is no other of intake at DCU. International students can apply via the official portal of this university.
As per an unofficial source, the Dublin City University acceptance rate is 49%. This makes DCU a little competitive to get into. International students are required to meet all the admission requirements. Some of those are given below -
- A UG degree or a high school diploma
- English language proficiency with test like IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.
- Correct Documents like transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement etc.
Dublin City University in Ireland is generally considered a top notch university and it is also highly ranked. Given below are the ranks for the same -
- DCU is generally ranked among the top 400 to 500 unis in the world
- The top 4 to 5 in Ireland
However, this university does not have the Russell Group and the Ivy League status.
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