Dublin Business School (DBS) is located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland’s lively capital city. Ireland is an island situated in the North West of Europe, and is an English speaking country with a population of 3.5 million people, while Dublin is only 40 minutes from London and 1 hour from Paris by air. With a population of 1 million people and proximity to central Europe, Dublin is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and friendly city and is one of the safest cities in the world. Students are thus able to experience the diversity of Dublin, and the city’s rich culture.

Dublin Business School is now the largest independent college in Ireland. The college offers a comprehensive range of programmes that are designed to provide students with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge that can be applied to their chosen future career and personal development.

At present the college has over 4000 students and approximately 150 staff members, all housed in the newly developed city centre campus. The school was established in 1975, and quickly earned an excellent reputation for providing high quality and standards of teaching. DBS has enjoyed continued success over the years with excellent student pass rates, numerous awards and prize-winners in the professional examinations on a world-wide and national basis.

DBS focuses not only on attaining high academic standards but also on the development of skills, such that graduates are equipped with both academic qualifications and the knowledge and skills to have a successful career. DBS also focuses on developing individuals’ personality and encouraging students to participate in activities beyond the classroom.

DBS offers a Foundation Programme in English and Business Studies, undergraduate courses, as well as postgraduate courses.

Part of the DBS campus.	Dublin is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and friendly city and is one of hte safest cities in the world.
DBS provides students with an all-rounded education.	Each student is assigned a peer mentor who helps the international student adjust to university life.

Student Services

DBS realises there is more to learning than just books and exams, and serves to educate students in a broad, all-rounded manner. As such, DBS provides a wide range of activities and student services to ensure students learn more than just academic lessons.

Computing and IT Facilities

All students have access to a wide range of computing facilities to support their studies. The college provides an extensive range of networked computer facilities, with access to the latest software. DBS hopes to develop students’ computing skills which will be of great benefit not only in studies, but in future careers.

Support & Welfare

The International Student Liaison Officer is available to deal with any queries, problems or issues faced by international. A professional counselling service is also provided to students when necessary. Each student is also assigned a mentor who takes a personal interest in that student. All this ensures a smooth transition for each student to life in Ireland and to university education.

Orientation Programme

The Students Services Office holds an orientation programme for newly arrived international students. Following this there is a programme of events - both social and sporting - which helps students to meet new friends and relieve some of the stress of exam pressure in a fun way. There is an active International Students society in the college which organises amongst other things cultural nights, trips outside Dublin and sporting events.

Accommodation

DBS has a comprehensive accommodation service which will ensure that all international students are housed in a manner appropriate to their needs and budget.

Insurance

It is compulsory when applying for a study visa to also take out health insurance. This will be arranged through the college.