About

TU Dublin Conservatoire formally DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama was founded in 1890 as the Dublin Municipal School of Music, with around 50 students. We have grown from being a municipal institution to one that is truly national and international. Now, we provide the highest quality education across the broadest range of performing arts disciplines in Ireland, to more than 1200 students.  

What is a Conservatoire?

Studying at a conservatoire is very different from studying at school or university. We offer highly specialized learning in the performing arts. We have an emphasis on practice (performance) and one-to-one teaching and learning. Our students are selected on the basis of commitment, dedication and potential talent, to ensure they can make the most of our intensive learning environment. We pay close attention to nurturing our students' talents.      

We are small – much smaller than a university, although we form an integral part of TU Dublin. So we have the best of both worlds: we get to know our students very well, very quickly; and we have all the support mechanisms that you would expect of a major higher education institution. Crucially, you and your future is our passion – we want to see you succeed!