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Overview

National College of Art and Design (Coláiste Náisiúnta Ealaíne agus Deartha) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1746, National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Department of Education and Youth. NCAD provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 280-year-old Irish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. NCAD also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

National College of Art and Design's Control Typepublic

Entity

National College of Art and Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National College of Art and Design' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

National College of Art and Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Coláiste Náisiúnta Ealaíne agus Deartha
Acronym NCAD
Founded 1746
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Location

Address 100 Thomas Street
Dublin
D08 K521 County Dublin
Ireland
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National College of Art and Design Phone Number (1) 636 4200
National College of Art and Design Fax Number (1) 636 4207
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Recognition and Accreditation

National College of Art and Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National College of Art and Design is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Youth

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

National College of Art and Design Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of National College of Art and Design is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify National College of Art and Design's academic range and degree level offering.



National College of Art and Design: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

National College of Art and Design Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National College of Art and Design Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National College of Art and Design categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at National College of Art and Design.



National College of Art and Design: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

National College of Art and Design Admission Info


National College of Art and Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

National College of Art and Design is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


National College of Art and Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

National College of Art and Design has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National College of Art and Design 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


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Size and Profile

National College of Art and Design Size and Profile


National College of Art and Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National College of Art and Design has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


National College of Art and Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

National College of Art and Design's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


National College of Art and Design's Control Type Control Type

National College of Art and Design is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


National College of Art and Design's Entity Type Entity Type

National College of Art and Design is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


National College of Art and Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

National College of Art and Design's main campus setting is not reported.


National College of Art and Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

National College of Art and Design's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


National College of Art and Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National College of Art and Design is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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National College of Art and Design's Library University Library

Yes Visit National College of Art and Design's Library


National College of Art and Design's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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National College of Art and Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National College of Art and Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National College of Art and Design's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

National College of Art and Design Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National College of Art and Design public or private?

National College of Art and Design is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is National College of Art and Design profit or non-profit?

National College of Art and Design is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of National College of Art and Design in terms of enrollment?

National College of Art and Design has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of National College of Art and Design in terms of academic staff?

National College of Art and Design's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is National College of Art and Design a coeducational institution?

National College of Art and Design is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does National College of Art and Design use?

National College of Art and Design's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is National College of Art and Design affiliated with?

None.

Does National College of Art and Design admit international students?

Not reported.

What is National College of Art and Design's acceptance rate and admission policy?

National College of Art and Design 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend National College of Art and Design NCAD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is National College of Art and Design NCAD located?

National College of Art and Design is located in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Address: 100 Thomas Street.

Is National College of Art and Design NCAD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, National College of Art and Design is accredited by Department of Education and Youth (since 1971).

Does National College of Art and Design offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does National College of Art and Design have a university library?

Yes

Does National College of Art and Design provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design offer career services?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does National College of Art and Design have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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