Career
Career opportunities in Dublin
Dublin is the European headquarters for many of the world’s largest technology corporations and multinational companies, offering internship opportunities and entry-level jobs for students. You can complete your studies and pick up some new professional skills in many career fields.
Famous companies based in Dublin include: Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Facebook, Dell, PayPal, eBay, AOL, Élan Corporation, Tesco and Diageo (producer of Guinness). The most developed and profitable industries are in retailing, manufacturing, business, technology, and food industry.
In Dublin, non-EEA students can undertake casual employment for up to 20 hours part-time work per week or full-time work during vacation periods.
Life
Dublin city life
Students say Dublin is truly a European capital, where you can never get bored. The city centre has a metropolitan feel to it, managing to combine the old with the new.
While studying in Dublin, you should not miss the opportunity to visit: the superb Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol museum, Guinness brewery, the National Gallery of Ireland, Leinster House, Croke Park, St. Patrick’s cathedral, James Joyce Centre or Ha’penny Bridge spanning the River Liffely.
To experience the city as Dubliners do, you should warm up with some Irish stew, walk around the peaceful Trinity College, attend the Six Nations Rugby tournament, savour a pot of colcannon (an Irish potato and kale dish) and rent a bike to cycle in St Stephen’s Green (Dublin’s favourite city park).
International atmosphere in Dublin
Dublin is a truly international capital and friendly with foreigners. The city hosts many minorities and receives over 3.5 million tourists annually. Most visitors come from mainland Europe and Great Britain, followed by North American and Asian tourists. In recent years, Dublin has experienced a significant level of immigration, which helped creating a mixed environment within the city. The largest communities of expats come from England, Poland and Lithuania, as well as from India, Pakistan, China and Nigeria. If you plan to study or settle in Dublin, you will hardly feel a stranger and you will have the opportunity to experience many different cultures.
Weather Dublin
Dublin has a maritime climate, with no extreme weather conditions. From cool, wet winters to warm summers, the weather can be often unpredictable in Ireland’s capital. In the spring, temperatures average 10 - 15°C (50 - 59°F), while during summer the average gets over 18°C (64°F).
Universities in Dublin
Griffith College enjoys a national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award-winning reputation for providing students with first-class lectures and excellent study material.
Ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, University College Dublin (UCD) is now ranked 100th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027, entering the global top 100 universities.
Dublin City University is proud to be one of the world's leading Young Universities with a mission to transform lives and societies. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, it is home to over 20,000 full time students which includes over 3000 international students from over 120 countries. We offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across our five faculties where students gain industry focused practical experience through internships and project-based learning.
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