Griffith College Dublin
Griffith College is a private institution with campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, and its degrees are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, the state awarding body.
About Griffith
It teaches business, computing, law, journalism and design in small classes, with a January intake on many programmes that the public universities do not offer.
It suits students who need a start date the universities cannot give them, or whose results sit just below a university offer.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for most postgraduate |
| Intakes | September; January; May (selected programmes) |
| Undergraduate fees | €11,000 to €13,500 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | €12,500 to €16,000 a year |
| Application fee | None on most programmes |
| Deposit | Typically €2,000 to accept your place |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc International Business | Postgraduate | 1 year | €14,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Computing (Data Analytics) | Postgraduate | 1 year | €15,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Accounting and Finance | Postgraduate | 1 year | €14,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MBA | Postgraduate | 1 year | €16,000 | Sep, Jan |
| BA Business Studies | Undergraduate | 3 years | €12,000 | Sep, Jan |
| BSc Computing Science | Undergraduate | 3 years | €12,500 | Sep, Jan |
Campus and student life
Start dates
Three intakes a year on many programmes, so a missed September deadline does not cost you a full year.
Class size
Small groups with a good deal of tutor contact, which suits students who want to be known by name.
Accommodation
Rooms on the Dublin campus itself, which is rare in the city.
After you graduate
Level 9 master's graduates can apply for the Third Level Graduate Programme, up to 24 months.
Questions about Griffith
Is a private college recognised?
Griffith's degrees are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, the state awarding body, so they carry the same recognition on the national framework as a university award at the same level.
Why choose it over a university?
Extra intakes, smaller classes, lower fees and slightly more flexible entry. If a university place is within reach we will tell you and recommend that instead.
Does it count for the graduate visa?
A Level 9 master's from Griffith is eligible for the Third Level Graduate Programme. We confirm the specific programme's eligibility before you apply.
What are the entry requirements?
A recognised bachelor's degree for a master's, plus IELTS 6.5. Undergraduate entry is based on your school-leaving results.
Interested in Griffith?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.