About the university
Dorset College Dublin is a small, independent college established in 1983. Its main campus is in Georgian buildings on Belvedere Place, by Mountjoy Square on Dublin's north side, and it has four buildings within walking distance of each other. Its degrees are QQI awards, and it also runs an English language school and professional courses.
For international students Dorset offers a short list of full-time degrees in business and computing: a three-year Bachelor of Business (Level 7), a three-year BSc in Computing (Level 7), and a one-year Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business (Level 8) for students who already hold a Level 7 business qualification. Classes are small and taught face to face.
For Indian students the main draw is cost. The non-EU fees on the course pages are €7,250 to €7,950, among the lowest for a degree in Dublin, and there are January and September starts. Dorset does not offer master's degrees, so most Indian graduates would look elsewhere for postgraduate study; the one-year honours top-up suits students with a three-year business diploma or Level 7 degree.
Dublin is expensive. Dorset's own living-costs guide puts a shared-room budget at about €1,220 to €1,840 a month, and it suggests looking for private rooms once you are in the city.
- Founded
- 1983 (Eaquals member listing)
- Type
- Private, independent college; degrees awarded by QQI
- Campuses
- Four buildings within walking distance of each other around Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1 (main campus at 7 & 8 Belvedere Place)
- Full-time degrees
- Bachelor of Business (Level 7), BSc in Computing (Level 7) and a one-year Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business (Level 8)
- Intakes
- January and September 2027; the one-year honours degree also starts in May
- Global rankings
- Not ranked in the QS or THE world university rankings
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business
- Fee / year
- €7,950
- Duration
- 1 academic year (full time, 60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- 11 January 2027, 10 May 2027, 13 September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2+), PTE Academic 59 or TOEIC 700–720
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €7,450
- Duration
- 3 years (full time)
- Intakes
- 11 January 2027, 13 September 2027
- English
- Check with the college; IELTS 6.0 is asked for its business degrees
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Level 7 NFQ)
- Fee / year
- €7,250
- Duration
- 3 years (full time)
- Intakes
- 11 January 2027, 13 September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2+), PTE Academic 59 or TOEIC 700–720
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business | 1 academic year (full time, 60 ECTS) | €7,950 | ≈ ₹8.4 lakh |
| BSc in Computing | 3 years (full time) | €7,450 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Level 7 NFQ) | 3 years (full time) | €7,250 | ≈ ₹7.7 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Dorset College with similar universities in Ireland.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Overseas school results, including Indian Class 12, must be accepted as equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (at least five O6/H7 grades, including Mathematics and a language) through NARIC Ireland.
- Applicants aged 23 or over can be assessed on prior learning and work experience.
- January starters on the Bachelor of Business join Year 2 with the previous September group.
Postgraduate
- Dorset College does not offer master's degrees for international students.
- The one-year Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business accepts a Level 7 business qualification, or a Level 8 qualification in another subject plus relevant work experience; ask the college how it assesses Indian diplomas and three-year degrees.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (and degree or diploma transcripts for the honours top-up)
- English test result; you may also be asked to sit Dorset's English competency test
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall (CEFR B2+) or equivalent |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| TOEIC | 700–720 |
| College test | Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked to sit the Dorset College English Competency Test. |
Accommodation and living costs
Dorset offers host families, student houses (its own and partner residences) and help finding private flats. It does not publish room prices, but its living-costs guide gives these monthly ranges.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built student residenceDorset living-costs guide | €900–1,200per month | ≈ ₹95,400 – ₹1.3 lakh |
| Private rental, shared roomDorset living-costs guide | €600–900per month | ≈ ₹63,600 – ₹95,400 |
| Private rental, single occupancyDorset living-costs guide | €900–1,400per month | ≈ ₹95,400 – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Total living costs with shared accommodationDorset estimate including food, transport and bills | €1,220–1,840per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹2 lakh |
| Learner protection (PEL) feeHigher education students, paid at registration | €150per year | ≈ ₹15,900 |
Campus and location
Dorset's main campus is at 7 & 8 Belvedere Place, Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, with further buildings on Great Charles Street, Dorset Street Lower and Drumcondra Road, all within walking distance.
- Small classes and face-to-face teaching.
- Close to Dublin city centre, with bus, Luas and DART links.
- On-site English language school for students who need to improve their English.
- Extra charges include €100 for each repeat assessment and a €150 or €200 QQI award fee in the final year.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Dorset's degrees are QQI awards. Irish Immigration's Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) is for graduates with a Level 8 award or higher and gives 12 months after a Level 8 honours degree. See our Ireland guide for the rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stay-back after a Level 8 honours degree (Stamp 1G) | 12 months | Irish Immigration Service Delivery |
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FAQs
How much are the fees at Dorset College?
The course pages list non-EU fees of €7,250 for the Bachelor of Business, €7,450 for the BSc in Computing and €7,950 for the one-year honours degree in International Business. Fees are reviewed each year.
Does Dorset College offer master's degrees?
No. Its full-time degrees for international students are two three-year Level 7 bachelor's degrees and a one-year Level 8 honours degree.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2+) or equivalent, such as PTE Academic 59. You may also be asked to sit the college's own English test.
Can I start in January?
Yes. All three degrees list 11 January 2027 as a start date, and the honours degree also starts on 10 May 2027.
Is Dorset College a university?
No. It is a private, independent college whose degrees are awarded by QQI, Ireland's national qualifications body.
Sources
- Dorset College: courses (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: Bachelor of Business (Level 7) (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: BSc in Computing (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: fees information (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: living costs in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Dorset College: locations (opens in a new tab)
- Eaquals: Dorset College member listing (opens in a new tab)
- Irish Immigration Service Delivery: Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: dorset.ie (opens in a new tab)
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