Dublin Business School Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The decision to study at DBS or Griffith College depends on the choice and preference of students. Various factors like location of the college, tuition fees, cost of living, quality of the programme are considered by students to decide a particular college for studies. However, a comparison between both of these colleges is given below:

Dublin Business School fees for international students for some of the courses can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: Given below is the estimated cost of living that DBS has provided for international students:

Note: The above given currency conversion rate is as per 1 EUR = INR 91.03

Also Read: Cost of Living in Ireland for International Students 

In order to get admission to Dublin Business School, the applicants are required to meet all the entry requirements and submit the application with all the supporting documents. While the undergraduate course entry requirements can be checked from the official website as they vary as per the levels, the application process for the postgraduate courses is given below:

• Academic transcripts
• Proof of identification (Birth certificate, Passport, Drivers License)
• English language proficiency test score: IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent
• Detailed CV
• Academic / Business references
• A copy of GNIB card, work permit (if applicable)
• Passport
• Any other document required

As per the reviews over an unofficial source, DBS has the following features:

• Quality of Education: DBS has maintained a considerable reputation for the quality of its teaching. As an institute, DBS focuses its main research activity on the constant improvement of the learning experience of students
• Smaller Class Sizes: The courses have smaller class sizes and this makes the lectures more accessible to students and helps in building more personal interactions
• Student Centred Approach: DBS organizes student service department, a range of social, sports, and developmental activities for students  

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Yes, international students at DBS are eligible to receive the scholarship. Mainly Partial Scholarship are available to students coming onto Level 8 and Level 9 programs only.

Only when the successful candidate pays an acceptance fee within 30 days of receiving the confirmed offer from the college, the following partial scholarships can be awarded to the student depending on the programme to which he / she applied:

• €500 off Level 6 program
• €500 off Level 7 program
• €500 off Level 8 program
• €1000 off Level 9 program

Also, note that the balance net fees shall be paid prior to starting of the course.

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One of Dublin Business School admissions requirements is having enough English language proficiency to study here besides the general academic requirements. Duolingo and IELTS score are accepted by international students. The minimum score required in these tests are given below:

Students applying to Dublin Business School have to fill out the application form online by accessing the direct link of the form. To apply to DBS, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: First of all, select the student type and course

Step 2: Then, check the personal details, address and contact details

Step 3: Next, enter the previous education details and other details, as required

Step 4: Lastly, submit the application form

Some of the documents that have to be submitted along with the application are academic transcripts, passport, identification proof, English language proficiency score, references, etc.

The minimum Dublin Business School admissions requirements for the MBA course are:

• Level 8 primary undergraduate honors bachelor’s degree with a minimum Second Class Division classification (2.2) in any discipline from a recognised third-level institute is required OR
• Any equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA is required
• English language proficiency score
• GMAT is mandatory for those applicants who do not have an Honors bachelor’s degree (Level 8) with a minimum of second class division classification
• Also, those students who do not have a Level 8 qualification at a 2.2 award level and who do have at least 3 years’ of work experience shall also be considered for admission

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Dublin Business School admission requirements for MSc in Data Analytics are given below:

• A Level 8 Honors bachelor’s degree with a minimum second-class division (2.2) award or above in a cognate area. Cognate subjects include Data Science, Computer Science, Technology, Networking, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, General Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• Other degrees are also accepted, so check with the university’s official website to know the exact requirements
• Also, note that due to the Mathematical nature of the content, the candidates will be required to show enough competency in Mathematics, based on prior learning or professional experience
• English language proficiency score

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DBS Ireland admissions requirements for the MSc in Business Analytics programme are:

• A Level 8 Honor’s bachelor’s degree with a minimum second class division (2.2) award or above in a cognate area
• The cognate subjects include Data Science, Computer Science, Networking, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, General Science, Statistics, Data Analytics or related discipline
• IELTS score of 6 / Duolingo scores of 105

There are other ways too to get into the DBS MSc in Business Analytics program. It is advised to check the official website of DBS to know the detailed entry requirements.

A few of the unofficial sources have mentioned that Dublin Business School acceptance rate is between 55% - 60%. This means that DBS is moderately selective at the time of admissions and the applicants must meet the admission and application requirements, on top of having a good academic score. The entry requirements are varied as per the course levels at DBS. Along with the application, make sure to attach the supporting documents for the proper scrutiny of the application.

The duration of the DBS Ireland MBA is one-year. Key features of this programme include:

• Academic, personal, and professional development
• Lectures and assessment methods that apply the business knowledge needed for students to perform as effective manager in an organization
• The extensive studies of business theories will allow students to evaluate and apply important global management issues that impact on organizational effectiveness and performance

DBS Ireland admission requirements for MSc in Supply Chain Management are given below:

The applicants are required to have a Level 8 Honors bachelor’s primary undergraduate degree or Higher Diploma in the cognate area (Example, IT, Computer Science, Maths, Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Maths and Management Information Systems)

OR 

Level 8 Honors bachelor’s primary undergraduate degree or Higher Diploma in the non-cognate area + 3 to 5 years’ experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and who require a classification in this area in order to progress professionally

International students applying DBS Ireland MBA course must make sure that they submit the following documents along with their application:

• Academic documents and transcripts
• English language proficiency score
• A CV
• Copy of the passport