National College of Art and Design: Statistics

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# 22 of 32 In Ireland
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Acceptance rate

51%

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Bachelor

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate51%
Admissions RequirementsIrish Leaving Certificate or recognized international equivalent; English language proficiency
Academic CalendarSeptember to June

We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for National College of Art and Design based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at National College of Art and Design.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

National College of Art and Design faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up National College of Art and Design.

Faculty : First Year Core Studies

Ceramic Art Communication Arts Design Education Fashion Design Fine Arts Glass Art Handicrafts Textile Design Visual Arts

School : Design

Art History Ceramic Art Communication Arts Fashion Design Fine Arts Glass Art Graphic Design Industrial Design Textile Design Visual Arts

School : Education

Art Education Design Photography Visual Arts

School : Fine Arts

Fine Arts Media Studies Painting and Drawing Printing and Printmaking Sculpture

School : Visual Culture

Art History Design Film Fine Arts

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National College of Art and Design.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes TBD TBD
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No

Masters Degree

Design Education Fine Arts Visual Arts

Doctoral Degree

Design Education Fine Arts Visual Arts

Research profile

National College of Art and Design has published 55 scientific papers with 234 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Sociology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Media Studies, History, and Art History.

Publication / Citation count by topic

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36 Notable alumni

Katie Holten

1. Katie Holten

1975-. (aged 51)
painter installation artist sculptor draftsperson
Katie Holten is a contemporary Irish artist whose artwork focuses on humans' impact on the natural environment.
John Trotter

2. John Trotter

1752-1792 (aged 40)
painter artist
John Trotter was an Irish artist and portrait painter.
Patrick Tuohy

3. Patrick Tuohy

1894-1930 (aged 36)
painter
Patrick Tuohy was an Irish portrait, narrative, and genre painter.
Neasa Ní Chianáin

4. Neasa Ní Chianáin

1975-. (aged 51)
screenwriter filmmaker film director cinematographer
Neasa Ní Chianáin is an Irish documentary filmmaker who is best known for her 2022 film Young Plato, which has been critically acclaimed and nominated for some of the most prestigious awards in the film industry, including the International Documentary Association awards and the British Independent Film Awards.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names NCAD
Founded 1746
Academic calendar September to June
Address 100 Thomas Street Dublin, D08 K521 Ireland
City Population 593,000
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