CCT College Dublin is a small independent college in the city centre, a few minutes' walk from Temple Bar and Trinity College. It focuses on IT and business, with QQI-validated degrees in computing, data analytics and business, and a lot of its students are international. The teaching is practical and classes are small.
Dublin, Ireland
Official website: cct.ie
Independent higher education college
Degrees validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Dublin city centre
€10,000 – €14,000
Non-EU students, undergraduate and taught Master's
€14,000 – €18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cct.ie before you apply.
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc Computing in IT
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Right in Dublin's centre, near Trinity College and Temple Bar.
Small classes with a practical, project-based style.
Two intakes a year for the master's programmes.
Graduates move into IT support, data and business roles in Dublin.
Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to two years on the Stamp 1G.
Dublin's tech sector gives plenty of internship options.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
CCT teaches from buildings on Westmoreland Street in the heart of the city, so there's no campus housing.
Dublin hosts the European offices of Google, Meta and many other tech firms. Rent is very high, so look for accommodation before you travel.
Letter of acceptance from CCT College Dublin
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
CCT accepts applications on a rolling basis. Non-EU students should apply by June for September or by November for February.
Master's programmes start in September and February. Undergraduate degrees start in September.
Most non-EU students need a D study visa for Ireland. The key documents are the acceptance letter, fee receipt, bank statements showing EUR 10,000 and private health insurance. You register for an IRP once you're in the country.
Data analytics, IT, computing and business are the main choices. Master's courses need a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
CCT sometimes offers fee reductions or scholarships. Ask the international office about current offers.
