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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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Study at NCAD
Study at NCAD
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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Undergraduate
Undergraduate
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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Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Artists, designers, theorists, critics, historians, educators and other cultural workers pursue postgraduate studies at NCAD, attracted by a dynamic environment attuned to the latest developments in art, design, education, visual culture, criticism and theory.
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Continuing Education
Continuing Education
The Centre for Continuing Education at NCAD, provides courses in art and design for adults who wish to explore their creative potential and learn new skills.
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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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New for 2026

New for 2026

NCAD's new MA in Graphic Design is open for applications

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Strategic Plan 2026-2031

Strategic Plan 2026-2031

Create, Challenge, Care. NCAD's Vision, Values & Strategy

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Minister James Lawless Launches New NCAD Strategic Plan

Minister James Lawless Launches New NCAD Strategic Plan

NCAD enters a new strategic chapter with the launch of Create, Challenge, Care (2026–2031)

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Redmond Bursary 2026

Redmond Bursary 2026

The first recipients of the Redmond Bursary meet Katie and William Redmond at NCAD Works 2026

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NCAD WORKS 2026

NCAD WORKS 2026

NCAD Works 2026 opens this Friday at NCAD's Dublin 8 campus and runs until Saturday 13 June

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Brown Thomas ‘Designer to Watch’ Bursary Award 2026

Brown Thomas ‘Designer to Watch’ Bursary Award 2026

NCAD Student Charlotte Carvill Wins the Brown Thomas ‘Designer to Watch’ Bursary Award 2026

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NCAD Works 2026 Opening Hours

NCAD Works 2026 Opening Hours

Join us for the Annual NCAD Works Graduate Exhibitions!

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2026 River Island NCAD Fashion Design Bursary

2026 River Island NCAD Fashion Design Bursary

Naoise McManus was announced as winner of the 2026 River Island NCAD Fashion Design Bursary

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NCAD ranks 53rd globally in the QS World Rankings by Subject

NCAD ranks 53rd globally in the QS World Rankings by Subject

NCAD continues its strong performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Art & Design) for 2026

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Coláiste Aitheanta, An Colaiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath

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Phone +353 1 636 4200
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100 Thomas Street,
Dublin 8, Ireland

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