🇮🇪Ireland · Dublin City University
MSc in Finance
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 12 months · Intake: September & January
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €23,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
At a glance
Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€23,000
৳3,285,780 BDT
Application Fee
€50
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMSc in Finance
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – DCU Glasnevin Campus
Duration12 months
IntakesSeptember and January
DisciplineFinance, Investments, Risk Management & Financial Analysis
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Honours Degree Requirement (Main)
- A recognised honours bachelor’s degree assessed as equivalent to an Irish 2.1 award in a business discipline
- A 2.1-equivalent degree in a relevant non-business discipline, such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science, may also meet the academic requirement
Note
Meeting the stated academic standard does not guarantee admission. DCU confirms international qualification equivalence and programme suitability after reviewing the complete application.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 Writing & Speaking; 6.0 Reading & Listening |
| TOEFL iBT | 92 | 21 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 63 | 63 Speaking & Writing; 59 Reading & Listening |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 110 in each band |
Notes
- These are DCU’s current postgraduate English standards for DCU Business School. Test scores must be achieved in one sitting and issued within two years before the programme start date.
- TOEFL note: The 92 score uses the 0–120 scale and requires at least 21 in each band. Under the revised scale, DCU lists 4.5 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and Speaking and 4.5 in the other bands; TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted.
Waiver: Not Available.
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible full-time non-EU applicants are automatically considered for the DCU Business School International Scholarship. Selected recipients receive a €2,000 reduction from the non-EU tuition fee; only successful applicants are notified.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP so admission, fee payment and Irish study visa preparation can be completed in time.
- The current non-EU tuition fee is €23,000. A €50 application fee applies, and successful applicants normally pay a €500 deposit when accepting an offer.
- Study areas include corporate finance, financial markets, econometrics, asset pricing, portfolio theory and risk management, followed by a dissertation; the curriculum is aligned with CFA and GARP FRM standards.
- Prepare transcripts, certified translations where required, English evidence, statement of purpose, references and CV. Fees, scholarships, admission, intake and Irish study visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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