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Dublin Business School: Fees, Courses & Admissions for Indian Students (2027)
Updated on Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal
Dublin
Is DBS good for Indian students?
For a lower-cost Dublin start, it can be. Dublin Business School is a private, QQI-validated college with 38 courses open for January 2027: master’s from €14,500 (about ₹16.0 lakh) and bachelor’s at €10,365 a year. Many also start in April. Its job outcomes depend heavily on the subject you choose.
38
Open for January 2027 (of 38)
from €10,365
Lowest list fee
€500
Deposit to hold a place
24 months
Stamp 1G after a Level 9 master’s
Overview
About Dublin Business School
Dublin Business School is a private college in Dublin city centre whose degrees are validated by QQI. It has the largest January 2027 list of any college on ours (MBAs, business and data master’s and honours bachelor’s), and many of its courses also take an April start.
University highlights
38 courses open for January 2027, the most on our list
Master’s from €14,500, among the lowest in Dublin
A €500 deposit to hold your place
12 courses also start in April
Key facts
DBS at a glance
| Fact | DBS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (QQI) |
| City | Dublin |
| Intakes (our partner list) | January, February, April, September |
| January 2027 courses | 38 open |
| Application fee | Waived |
| Deposit to hold a place | €500 |
| IELTS (typical) | Not in our data (check the official page) |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | Up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s; up to 12 after a Level 8 degree or diploma |
| Work rights while studying | 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays |
Intakes
DBS January 2027 intake
38 of 38 DBS courses on our list are open for the January–February 2027 intake.
Course guides
DBSMSc Data Analytics
Dublin Business School
€15,575
≈ ₹17.1 lakh
DBSMSc Artificial Intelligence
Dublin Business School
€15,575
≈ ₹17.1 lakh
DBSMSc Business Analytics
Dublin Business School
€15,575
≈ ₹17.1 lakh
DBSMSc Cybersecurity
Dublin Business School
€15,575
≈ ₹17.1 lakh
DBSMSc Financial Technology
Dublin Business School
€15,575
≈ ₹17.1 lakh
DBSMBA
Dublin Business School
€14,500
≈ ₹16.0 lakh
Every DBS course on our list
38 of 38 programs · 38 open
| Program | Institution | NFQ level | Fee | Duration | Intakes | Deposit | App fee | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 48 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Information Systems) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Management) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Law) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Psychology) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Project Management) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (HRM) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Business (Supply Chain Management) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Marketing | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Marketing (Digital Marketing) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Marketing (Events) | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance + 1 Year Part III ACCA | Dublin Business School | Level 8 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr | 48 months | Sep, Feb | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Project Management) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Finance) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Cloud Computing) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Marketing) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (HRM) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Supply Chain Management) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MBA (Law) | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Supply Chain Management | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc International Accounting & Finance | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Information Systems with Computing | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Management Practice | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Marketing | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Human Resource Management | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MA Addiction Studies | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Data Analytics | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Business Analytics | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Cybersecurity | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan, Apr | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Financial Technology | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Financial Analytics | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Trading & Investing | Dublin Business School | Level 9 | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €500 | Waived | Open |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
January 2027 intake
What is open, what is closed and what to pay DBS before the visa.
Fees
DBS fees in € and ₹
List fees only: no DBS scholarship has a confirmed official name and criteria yet.
| Level | Courses | List fee |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate (master’s) | 16 courses, incl. MBA, MBA (Project Management) | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh |
| Postgraduate (master’s) | 8 courses, incl. MSc Data Analytics, MSc Artificial Intelligence | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh |
| Undergraduate (bachelor’s) | 14 courses, incl. BSc (Hons) Computing, BA (Hons) Business | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Funding and work
Scholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
No other DBS scholarship figure is verified yet, so plan on the list fee.
Work rights
During study
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
After graduation
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
Honest answer
DBS: pros and cons
Dublin
Dublin Business School
Private (QQI)
Pros
- Low Dublin fees: master’s €14,500–€15,575, bachelor’s €10,365/yr
- January and April starts give you two chances before September
- City-centre campus
Cons
- The low deposit does not cover the visa: €6,000 of tuition must be paid first
- No DBS scholarship figure is verified yet: plan on the list fee
- Many courses are MBA, marketing and management, where visa-sponsored jobs are harder to get
Compare with
Alternatives to DBS
Independent collegeNational College of Ireland
Dublin (IFSC)
Open courses
9
List fee from
€17,000
≈ ₹18.7 lakh
Private collegeGriffith College Dublin
Dublin
Open courses
39
List fee from
€12,000
≈ ₹13.2 lakh
Technological universityTU Dublin
Dublin
Open courses
7
List fee from
€12,500
≈ ₹13.8 lakh
FAQ
DBS: FAQs
What Indian students ask us about Dublin Business School.
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No. Dublin Business School is a private college, and its degrees are validated by QQI, Ireland’s national qualifications body. What matters for your visa and stay-back is the NFQ level of the award (a Level 9 master’s or a Level 8 honours degree), so confirm the level of your exact course on its official page.
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