Information for Parents & Guardians
Choosing a university is a significant decision for your son or daughter and we are delighted that your family is considering TU Dublin. Third level education will be a transformative step in their lives and a significant investment in their future career. As your son or daughter navigates through this important stage of their lives, your support and guidance as a parent or guardian will be crucial. As a parent/guardian, we understand that you may have numerous questions and our admissions team are available to assist you through every step of the application process, right up to your child's enrollment at TU Dublin.
Why Choose TU Dublin?
In choosing TU Dublin, you can rest assured that your son or daughter will attend one of the top universities, both in Ireland and globally. In 2024, we ranked #851-900 in the overall QS World University Rankings. While TU Dublin is already a leader in STEM disciplines, the University also supports the largest cohort of students of business, media, culinary arts, and the creative and performing arts.
With a shared legacy stretching back over one hundred and thirty years, TU Dublin is a pioneer of technological higher education with our alumni playing important roles in innovation, economic and social development and culture and education both in Ireland and internationally. TU Dublin continues to build on those solid foundations and to respond to the social, cultural and educational needs of Ireland in the 21st century.
TU Dublin has campuses in Dublin City Centre in Grangegorman, Aungier Street and Bolton Street, and one each in Blanchardstown and in Tallaght, and, through our major infrastructural development plan, we are currently investing over €500 million in new, state-of-the-art, technology-enabled facilities to enhance our students' experience.
We aim to foster a vibrant, adaptive, and inclusive learning atmosphere in collaboration with our students, offering a top-quality and transformative education that equips our graduates to make their mark in the world. We aim to ensure that our students are ready for whatever the future brings and endeavor to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in today's intricate global landscape
There are a wealth of supports available to our students throughout their studies. These include:
- Counselling Service
- Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Service
- Student Health Centers
- Disability Support Service
- Peer-Mentoring Programme
There are also more than a hundred different sport clubs and societies across our five campuses.
Our career development services offers career guidance to students throughout their time in college. In addition to organised career workshops for students, students can also meet one-on-one with our career advisors for assistance with CV writing and interview preparation.
In short, TU Dublin will aim to produce a fully rounded, career-ready graduate who is ready to make significant contributions to society.
Notable Graduates
Considering the rich history and heritage of our legacy institutions, TU Dublin has been a trailblazer in technological higher education for over 130 years. Our alumni's impact on innovation, economic and social development, and culture and education, both in Ireland and worldwide, is undeniable. Learn more about our notable alumni.
Support for Parents and Guardians
Applying for a course through the CAO can be a daunting process and this time can sometimes be marked with indecision and uncertainty for all involved. Our Admissions Office are on-hand and ready to offer any guidance and assistance required during this time. Our CAO hub is packed full of detailed guidance on how to make the most of a CAO application, as well as information on
If you have any questions as a parent/guardian, please reach out to us via courses@tudublin.ie.
Key Dates
It is important to be aware of the key dates of the CAO application process and to ensure that all deadlines are met when submitting an application. The main dates to be aware of are detailed on the CAO website.
We will host a series of open days throughout the CAO season where you will get to see our state of the art facilities and meet our lecturers and students. We will also host online information events, all of which will be detailed on our CAO Hub - TU Dublin CAO Events.
Key Tips
EU applications for full time undergraduate courses at TU Dublin must be made via the Central Applications Office. The standard closing date for applications is 17:00pm on 1st February. Late applications opened on 5th March, with a final closing date of May 1st. Applicants will need to complete their application as per the guidelines in the CAO Handbook.
Depending on the type of applicant, the application process will differ slightly. Please see various Entry Routes to TU Dublin.
Applicants to the CAO may choose up to 20 courses on the list (10 courses in the Level 6/7 column and 10 in the Level 8 column). It is advisable that course choices are listed in order of preference and that applicants keep their options open by listing a range of courses.
