STARTING THIRD-LEVEL EDUCATION is one of the most exciting chapters of your life, and at TU Dublin, you can set yourself up perfectly for the rest of your story.

TU Dublin now offers 170 CAO courses to inspire young minds, no matter what their ambition, whether it’s a career in law, engineering, business, music, science and health, creative arts, design, or social sciences.

Coming up to Christmas, sixth years across Ireland will be diligently considering their futures, as the CAO application process for the 2026-2027 academic year begins at midday on 5 November.  

Why should you consider studying at TU Dublin when filling out your CAO form? 

Perhaps the most compelling reason to study at TU Dublin is that it holds the top spot both for undergraduate and postgraduate employability in Dublin. This is a testament to the hands-on learning environment that comes with a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio, meaning your academic future is treated with the utmost importance by those who have the expertise to guide you.

Programmes at TU Dublin put you in the driver’s seat of your own education by giving you direct experience in your chosen field. Internships, industry projects, simulations and live briefs are all an essential part of courses at TU Dublin, which is exactly why 78% of graduates go on to full-time employment within only nine months of graduating. This figure only increases if you choose to pursue a postgraduate course, with 82% of taught postgraduate graduates securing full-time roles within the same timeframe.

Courses are also designed to prioritise the most important skills that young people need when entering the workforce today, including analytical thinking, leadership, flexibility and resilience. 

Going beyond the model of sitting in class and taking exams gives you real-world experience, giving you an advantage when it’s time to take the first steps of your career. 

A college career at TU Dublin offers you versatility, with five campuses across Dublin at Aungier Street, Blanchardstown, Bolton Street, Grangegorman and Tallaght.

If you’re interested in getting a taste of college life and exploring the opportunities TU Dublin offers up close, you can register now for this year’s Open Day, which is taking place on 6 December between 10am and 2pm. Academic staff and students from all five campuses will be there to answer your questions about what life at TU Dublin is really like.