About the university
ICD Business School is a small private college in Dublin city centre, established in 2001 to provide third-level qualifications in business and accounting. Its awards are validated by QQI at levels 8 and 9 of the Irish framework.
ICD is best known for accounting with ACCA links. Its BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance and BA (Honours) Business Studies include ACCA tuition and exemptions, and its MA in Accounting and Finance holds ACCA 'Embedded' status, so learners can sit the ACCA Professional papers alongside the degree.
Indian students look at ICD for low-cost accounting routes. For 2026/27 the non-EU fee is €13,000 in total for the two-year MA in Accounting and Finance and €9,000 for the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Financial Services, which includes a work placement phase.
From July 2026 ICD teaches from a new building at 25 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1, close to two Luas tram lines.
- Founded
- 2001
- Type
- Private business school; QQI-validated level 8 and 9 awards
- Nationalities
- Learners from over 45 countries, including India
- Campus
- 25 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1 (from 1 July 2026), near two Luas lines
- Class sizes
- Typically no more than 40 in lectures and 20 in tutorials
- Intakes
- September and February for the BA Business Studies and MA; September for the Postgraduate Diploma
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €6,500
- Duration
- 2 years (90 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September; February
- English
- IELTS 6.0 minimum; Cambridge, TOEFL and Pearson tests also accepted
- Postgraduate
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Financial Services (with work placement)
- Fee / year
- €9,000
- Duration
- 1 year (three terms, including a work placement phase)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (ICD's standard requirement; not stated on the course page)
- Undergraduate
BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance
- Fee / year
- €8,500
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- See course page (ICD's BA Business Studies starts in September and February)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 minimum; Cambridge, TOEFL and Pearson tests also accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €8,500
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September; February
- English
- IELTS 6.0 minimum; Cambridge, TOEFL and Pearson tests also accepted; QQI TIE also accepted
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA in Accounting and Finance | 2 years (90 ECTS) | €6,500 | ≈ ₹6.9 lakh |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Financial Services (with work placement) | 1 year (three terms, including a work placement phase) | €9,000 | ≈ ₹9.5 lakh |
| BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance | 3 years | €8,500 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| BA (Honours) Business Studies | 4 years (240 ECTS) | €8,500 | ≈ ₹9 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 ICD Business School with similar universities in Ireland.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Non-EU applicants apply directly to ICD by email, using their school-leaving qualifications.
- Advanced entry: a QQI level 6 business award (GPA 2.65+) or equivalent can enter stage 2 of the BA (Honours) Business Studies; a level 7 ordinary degree in business can enter year 4.
- Tuition must be paid in full before the course starts, as needed for the visa or a permission renewal.
Postgraduate
- MA in Accounting and Finance: a level 8 degree in accounting and finance or a related subject (economics, mathematics, business), or ACCA F1–F9 plus a level 8 business degree, or equivalent prior learning.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Financial Services: a level 8 degree in accounting and finance, or ACCA F1–F9 plus a level 8 business degree; ICD may admit others through RPL.
Documents
- Passport copy
- School-leaving and degree certificates and transcripts
- IELTS or equivalent score
- ACCA exemption records if applying on that basis
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 | 6.0 minimum |
| Other tests | Cambridge, TOEFL and Pearson (PTE) accepted; ICD does not publish the equivalent scores, so confirm before booking |
| QQI TIE | Accepted for the BA (Honours) Business Studies |
Accommodation and living costs
ICD has no on-campus accommodation. It can arrange optional host-family stays, and its price list gives Dublin living-cost estimates. Landlords often ask for a deposit of €500 to €1,000.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Host family (optional)Plus a €50 one-off admin cost | €300–350per week | ≈ ₹31,800 – ₹37,100 |
| Living costs in Dublin (ICD 2025 estimate) | €13,800–19,440per year | ≈ ₹14.6 lakh – ₹20.6 lakh |
| Private medical insuranceNeeded before arrival | €500–700per year | ≈ ₹53,000 – ₹74,200 |
| ICD administration fee | €200one-off | ≈ ₹21,200 |
Campus and location
ICD moved to a new city-centre building at 25 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1, from 1 July 2026, close to two Luas lines.
- Small classes: typically no more than 40 in lectures and 20 in tutorials.
- ACCA tuition built into the BA degrees, with up to 9 ACCA exemptions (F1–F9).
- Learners from over 45 countries.
- Partners include Education in Ireland, ICOS, ACCA and the Centre of English Studies.
Careers and graduate outcomes
ICD's accounting courses aim at Ireland's financial services sector, and the postgraduate diploma includes a work placement phase (ICD tries to find paid placements but does not guarantee them). Level 9 awards usually make graduates eligible for the Stamp 1G stay-back route; see our Ireland guide. ICD does not publish graduate employment figures.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Ireland
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FAQs
How much does ICD Business School cost?
For 2026/27 the non-EU fees are €13,000 in total for the two-year MA in Accounting and Finance, €9,000 for the one-year Postgraduate Diploma, and €8,500 for year 1 of a BA, with lower fees in later years.
Will I get ACCA exemptions?
ICD's BA degrees include ACCA tuition and give up to 9 exemptions (F1–F9). The MA in Accounting and Finance lets learners with F1–F9 sit the ACCA Professional papers alongside the degree.
When can I start?
The BA (Honours) Business Studies and the MA start in September and February each year. The Postgraduate Diploma starts in September.
Does ICD provide accommodation?
No. ICD has no on-campus housing but can arrange a host family at about €300 to €350 a week.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0, or an equivalent Cambridge, TOEFL or Pearson score.
Sources
- ICD Business School: combined price list, non-EU fees 2026/27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- ICD Business School: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- ICD Business School: MA in Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)
- ICD Business School: Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Financial Services (opens in a new tab)
- ICD Business School: BA (Honours) Business Studies (opens in a new tab)
- ICD Business School: about ICD (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.icd.ie (opens in a new tab)
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