Introduction

The National College of Art and Design is the top institution in the field of art and design in Ireland. It offers a variety of art and design degrees for undergraduate and postgraduate students and has trained many outstanding Irish artists and designers.

Overview

Student size: The college has about 950 full-time students and 600 part-time students from more than 40 countries.

Faculty: The faculty of the college are experienced and active visual artists, theorists and designers in the industry. They can impart professional knowledge and practical experience to students to help them grow and develop better.

History and establishment time

The college originated from a private painting school founded by Robert West in George Lane in 1746. Later, it was funded by the Dublin Association. After many changes and developments, it was established in 1936. In 2000, it officially became the National College of Art and Design of Ireland.

School Strength

Course Setting: The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering design, education, fine arts, visual culture and other fields, including ceramics, glass and metal design, fashion design, textile design, industrial design, visual communication design, art design education and other majors.

Teaching Mode: The college adopts a variety of teaching methods such as studio teaching and tutoring, emphasizing the combination of practice and theory, focusing on cultivating students' creativity and critical thinking ability, and through project practice, exhibitions and other forms, allowing students to continuously improve their professional skills and comprehensive quality in practice.

Nature of the institution

It is a public institution, a college recognized by University College Dublin, and a member of the European Art University Alliance.

Educational Philosophy

The college focuses on cultivating students' creativity, critical thinking and practical ability, and encourages students to develop their own skills in art and design. Innovate and explore in the field, cultivate students' comprehensive quality and ability to solve practical problems through interdisciplinary teaching and research, so that students can better adapt to the needs of society and the market and contribute to the development of the art and design industry.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Design, fine arts, art design education and other disciplines have a high reputation and influence in Ireland and even internationally. Among them, the design discipline covers multiple professional directions, such as industrial design, visual communication design, etc., focusing on cultivating students' innovative design ability and practical operation ability; the fine arts discipline includes painting, sculpture, photography and other majors, emphasizing students' artistic expression and creative ability; the art design education discipline is committed to cultivating excellent art design education talents and providing strong support for the development of art design education.

Research institutions: The college has a number of research centers and laboratories, such as NCAD Design Labs, etc., provide teachers and students with a good research environment and conditions, and promote cutting-edge research and innovative practices in the field of art and design.

Faculty

The college has four departments, namely design, education, art and visual culture. The departments cooperate with each other and develop together to provide students with a comprehensive art and design education.

Ranking

In the 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings, the college ranks 60th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and course level. Taking 2024 as an example, the tuition fee for undergraduate courses is about 11,000-12,000 euros/year, and the tuition fee for postgraduate courses is about 12,000-13,000 euros/year. For specific fees, please refer to the college's official website.

Campus

Location: The college is located on Thomas Street in Dublin, in the historic Free Zone of Dublin. The surrounding cultural atmosphere is strong and the transportation is convenient, providing students with rich learning and living resources.

Campus Facilities: The campus has personal studio space, NCAD Library, National Library of Visual Arts of Ireland, NCAD Gallery, student lounge area, student union area, restaurant, student gallery and garden facilities, providing good conditions for students' learning, creation and life.