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    The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland. It offers the largest range of art and design degrees in the State at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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    Studying at NCAD is about excellence in art and design, we encourage diversity and difference in our students in an environment that will challenge your creativity and talent. Our goal is that you will graduate with the skills, knowledge, and ambition to flourish in your chosen career.

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    Regardless of which programme of study you choose, working towards a degree in NCAD means developing your own visual language and your own contribution to our visual culture. You will be challenged intellectually and creatively, we believe you learn as much from your peers as from your tutors and lecturers and that art is not a solitary activity.

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    Art and design have a crucial contribution to make to the cultural and intellectual enrichment of Ireland, and to Ireland’s capacity to create a sustainable knowledge based economy and society.

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The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland, offering the widest range of art & design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

NCAD is 60th in the World in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

NCAD is 60th in the World in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

NCAD has climbed up the QS World University Rankings again in 2024.

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NCAD DesignLabs. Funding of €6.8 million announced for sustainable disruptive technology

NCAD DesignLabs. Funding of €6.8 million announced for sustainable disruptive technology

NCAD DesignLabs, partners in a consortium led by Tympany Medical, have been awarded €6.8 million in funding under the DTIF award to develop Solascope.

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Educating a New Generation of Human-Centered Designers for the Medical Device Industry

A deep dive into MSc Medical Device Design at NCAD.

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NCAD Postgrad Futures 2024

NCAD Postgrad Futures 2024

Accelerate your career expand your practice. NCAD can be step one on your journey to your new future. Postgraduate applications now open .

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Rewild Dublin?

A one-day conference on May 15th at NCAD exploring the possibliities of urban rewilding in our city - free and open to all

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NCAD Design Labs

NCAD Design Labs

The positive impact that applied design research can have on societies, cultures, economies and environments.

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WATCH- NCAD Works.

Immerse yourself into NCAD Works. Take a look at this stunning video showing the work of the class of 2023

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Counter Infrastructures

Counter Infrastructures

A 2-day symposium on Art and Activism at NCAD 4-5 Dec 2023

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Creative Arts Summer School

Creative Arts Summer School

Do you want to explore your creative interests and meet other like-minded people? Do you want to pursue a career in the creative industries in Ireland?

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Practice-based PhD opportunity

Practice-based PhD opportunity

Fully-funded PhD opportunity to explore the knowledge that underpins technology research, development and application. In partnership with CONNECT.

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Postgrad Futures Week

Postgrad Futures Week

Don't miss NCAD's 'Postgrad Futures Week' – a chance to explore our suite of postgraduate opportunities designed to meet the needs of creative learners.

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2023 Portfolio Scores

2023 Portfolio Scores

Portfolio Scores will be sent to CAO applicants throughout Wednesday 26th April

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Intangible Atmospheres

Intangible Atmospheres

features works by Brian Cooney, Catherine Fay, Anna Keane, Liadh Kelleher, Lois Kelleher, Leda Scully and Isabella Utria Mago, reflecting upon processes of making in contemporary research practices.

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GUDSKUL is coming to Ireland

GUDSKUL is coming to Ireland

Following their recent discussion on collectives as a form of practice at the Creative Futures Academy at National College of Art & Design webinar, GUDSKUL is coming to Ireland!

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NCAD DesignLabs | Health Made Better

NCAD DesignLabs | Health Made Better

NCAD is launching DesignLabs, a new interdisciplinary centre for creative, human-centred design research and practice.

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NCAD in Top 100 for Art & Design Worldwide

NCAD in Top 100 for Art & Design Worldwide

NCAD is once again listed in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings

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PhD Proposal Workshop

PhD Proposal Workshop

Are you interested in undertaking a doctoral study in the fields of art, design, art education, applied arts or Visual Culture?

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Creative Futures Academy

Creative Futures Academy

Creative Futures Academy designs learning experiences that allow you to shape your future. We have the tools to help you learn and grow, wherever your creative career is taking you.

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Phone + 353 1 636 4200 / Fax + 353 1 636 4207
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  • NCAD is 60th in the World in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
    Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
  • Rewild Dublin?
    Tuesday, 16th April 2024
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    Monday, 29th January 2024
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