Private liberal arts college in Dublin's historic Merrion Square, offering US-accredited degrees and study abroad programs.
American College Dublin offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning arts, business, and creative fields. Undergraduate degrees include BAs in Liberal Arts and International Business, BFAs in Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, and Creative Writing, plus certificates and diplomas. Graduate programs feature MBAs in International Business and Energy Management, and MFAs in Creative Writing, Fashion Design, Performance, and Film and Game Scoring. All programs are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The college occupies Georgian-era buildings on Merrion Square in central Dublin, including the childhood home of Oscar Wilde. Students have access to the Rooney Library, student accommodation, a student union, and comprehensive student services. The institution also offers semester-long and summer study abroad programs for US students, as well as faculty-led and rising first-year student programs.
The Admissions Office guides prospective students through the application process, offering virtual and in-person tours. The college accepts applications for multiple intakes throughout the year. Specific entry requirements, language requirements, and application deadlines are available through the admissions portal. Financial aid and scholarships are available to eligible students.
American College Dublin holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 2013) and is licensed as an institution of higher education in the Republic of Ireland and the State of Delaware. The college's programs are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at levels 8 and 9 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Buzzfeed listed ACD as one of the top-five best places to study abroad in 2014.