Introduction 介绍Since establishment as a university in 1989, Dublin City University (DCU) has developed a global reputation for distinctive teaching, research and societal engagement. Through delivery of world-class education and research, DCU seeks to address challenges facing the world today and to develop the talent and knowledge that society needs. DCU is situated across three academic campuses, a sports campus and an innovation campus, situated just 15 minutes from Dublin City Centre. DCU prepares rounded graduates who can contribute in the workplace and in society. Over 80% of Undergraduate students can avail of internships or study abroad experiences. This approach provides opportunities for our students to develop work-ready skills in addition to academic excellence. Our student body consists of students from over 120 countries; we are strong proponents of widening access to 3rd level education with representation from mature, distance learners, and non-traditional access groups. In 2012, we were the first university globally to adopt the Age Friendly University principles; in 2017, DCU was the first university in Ireland to be designated as a University of Sanctuary, in recognition of the range of supports established to aid the refugee and immigrant community in Ireland, and in 2018, DCU was the first university globally designated as an Autism Friendly University.

自 1989 年作为大学成立以来，都柏林城市大学(DCU)因其独特的教学、科研和社会参与而享有全球声誉。通过提供世界一流的教育和研究，DCU 致力于应对当今世界面临的挑战，培养社会所需的人才和知识。DCU 坐落于三个学术校区内，一个体育校区和一个创新校区，距离都柏林市中心仅 15 分钟车程。 DCU 培养能够在职场和社会中做出贡献的全面毕业生。超过 80%的本科生可以获得实习或海外学习经历。这种方式不仅为学生提供了培养学业卓越技能的机会。我们的学生来自 120 多个国家;我们坚决支持扩大第三阶段教育的入学机会，涵盖成熟、远程学习者和非传统入学群体。2012 年，我们成为全球首个采纳“适龄大学”原则的大学;2017 年，DCU 成为爱尔兰首个被指定为庇护大学的大学，以表彰其为爱尔兰难民和移民社区建立的多项支持;2018 年，DCU 成为全球首个被评为自闭症友好大学的大学。