Dublin Business School

Established in 1975, Dublin Business School (DBS) is the largest independent third level institution in Ireland and provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and executive education programmes. 

With more than 42 years of experience, DBS have built a reputation of having a student centric approach to education. With over ten thousand students from 70 countries, advantage of DBS courses is the collaboration of industry experts and professional bodies.

Nurturing is a part of the environment at DBS. All programs have a dedicated program leader who facilitates student development through the course of their academic study.

DBS has 4 educational sites located at walking distance from each other. The four educational sites are located at Aungier Street, George's Street, Balfe Street, and Dame Street.

DBS specialises in the provision of career focused business and law education as well as the delivery of contemporary programmes in the areas of arts, media, social science, humanities and psychology. The College has developed its courses in collaboration with industry and professional bodies, so that when students graduate, in addition to their academic qualifications, they will have the skills and knowledge to begin a successful career.

The DBS Student Services department co-ordinates a growing number of clubs and societies each academic year which have enjoyed success at various Intervarsity levels.

DBS continues to grow and build on its reputation as Ireland's leading independent college.

UNDERGRADUATE:

For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent). Please check under the individual programme requirements for any specific variance in entry requirements.

POSTGRADUATE:

For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 6.5 (or equivalent). Please check under the individual programme requirements for any specific variance in entry requirements

Accommodation

Dublin Business School does not have any on-campus accommodation but can arrange both host family and student apartment accommodation for international students upon requests.

Accommodation options and locations are located on convenient transportation links for easy access to the College.

Students may select their housing preference from two options: Irish homestays and student apartments.

•             Host Family

Home-stays offer an incomparable opportunity to deepen one’s knowledge of Irish culture. Students have private bedrooms and are provided with breakfast and dinner daily.

•             Student Apartments

DBS also offers housing in an apartment complex located in central Dublin for those who prefer a more independent living arrangement and an easy commute to the DBS facilities. The apartment complex is a new residence that includes suite-style apartments, fully furnished kitchens, laundry facilities and internet access.

• Established in 1975, Dublin Business School is Ireland's largest independent third level college.
• With over 9,000 students, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive education programmes.
• Over the last 38 years DBS has built a considerable reputation for the quality of its teaching. The College has a dedicated programme management.
• The College offers a range of Arts, Business and Law programmes at certificate level (level 6), ordinary degree level (level 7), honours degree level (level 8), postgraduate diploma level (level 8) and masters level (level 9) of the National Qualifications Framework.
• DBS has excellent student support services. The college organises a range of social, sports and developmental activities for students.
• The International Offices at DBS provide International students with individual support and advice on accommodation, social activities and student employment, advice and assistance on immigration rules as well as post study pathways and progression.
• The College has created a unique learning environment with students from over 70 countries participating in its programmes.
• All of the programmes have been designed and developed in collaboration with industry and the professional bodies so that on graduation in addition to their academic qualifications, students will have the skills and knowledge for a successful career.
• DBS has developed strategic links with many third level institutions in Europe, the US and Asia.
• DBS boasts of a city centre location. A mere two minute walk from St. Stephens Green, the Luas and all main bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart of Dublin city.

Dublin Business School are delighted to announce the following Scholarships and Discounts for applicants that are living abroad:

€500 - €1000 PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Partial scholarships are available to students coming onto Level 8 and Level 9 programmes only.  When a successful candidate pays an acceptance fee within 30 days of receiving the Confirmed Offer from the College, the following partial scholarships can be awarded to the student depending on the level of the programme he/she applies for:

€500 off level 8 programme

€1000 euro off level 9 programme

Dublin Business School offers a range of scholarships and discounts. Please contact us for further information. Dublin Business School offers a grant of 15% for the third complete year of full-time paid study, and 20% in fourth and subsequent complete years of full-time paid study with the college. This is conditional on the student submitting his or her full annual non-EU tuition fee to Dublin Business School before commencement of the course.

REFER A FRIEND SCHOLARSHIP:

If a student refers another candidate to DBS and the candidate successfully begins the programme at DBS then the referral student is awarded with a payment of €500 if the referred student is residing in Ireland or €300 if the student is residing overseas.

• Established in 1975, Dublin Business School is Ireland's largest independent third level college.
• In 1989 the College introduced its first undergraduate degree programme under a franchise arrangement with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
• DBS merged with LSB College in 2000 and today LSB College is known as DBS School of Arts.
• In 2003 Dublin Business School was acquired by Kaplan, Inc., the education division of The Graham Holding Company.
• The school expanded further in 2006 when the European Business School (EBS) was acquired as a means of entry into a broader European market.
• In 2007, DBS acquired Portobello College.
• Today, with over 9,000 students, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive education programmes.
• Its certificate, degree and postgraduate programmes are awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
• The College offers a range of Arts, Business and Law programmes at certificate level (level 6), ordinary degree level (level 7), honours degree level (level 8), postgraduate diploma level (level 8) and masters level (level 9) of the National Qualifications Framework.
• DBS has excellent student support services. The college organises a range of social, sports and developmental activities for students.
• The College has created a unique learning environment with students from over 70 countries participating in its programmes.
• All of the programmes have been designed and developed in collaboration with industry and the professional bodies so that on graduation in addition to their academic qualifications, students will have the skills and knowledge for a successful career.
• DBS has developed strategic links with many third level institutions in Europe, the US and Asia.
• DBS boasts of a city centre location. A mere two minute walk from St. Stephens Green, the Luas and all main bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart of Dublin city.