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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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    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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    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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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. 

Portfolio Submission Platform

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Portfolio at NCAD

Portfolio at NCAD

Important information on building a Portfolio for entry to NCAD.

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NCAD Alumna Mila Burov Designs First Official Conferring Robes

NCAD Alumna Mila Burov Designs First Official Conferring Robes

NCAD is proud to announce that Fashion Design alumna Mila Burov has been commissioned to design and create the college's first-ever official conferring robes.

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NCAD awards Honorary Doctorate to Lorna Ross

NCAD awards Honorary Doctorate to Lorna Ross

NCAD has today, Friday, 29 November, conferred their Honorary Doctorate award on Lorna Ross for her commitment to design-led innovation in healthcare.

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Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition

Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition

The Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition opens on Thursday 21st November at NCAD Gallery

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New partnership

New partnership

Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art announces partnership with NCAD, during 175th Anniversary Year

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Foraging Media

Foraging Media

From 4-5 November, NCAD will host a symposium, screening and workshop bringing together artists and researchers to discuss ecology, materialism and media.

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Creative Conscience Global Awards

Creative Conscience Global Awards

Four student groups from NCAD have been recognised for their innovative and impactful projects at this year's Creative Conscience Awards

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IDI Graduate Awards 2024

IDI Graduate Awards 2024

NCAD Design graduates receive 27 shortlists for the IDI Graduate Awards. This accomplishment marks NCAD as the most successful institution on the island of Ireland in this year's competition

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The Value of a Creative Education

The Value of a Creative Education

Writing in the Irish Independent, Professor Sarah Glennie discusses the value of a creative education.

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NCAD Works 2024

NCAD Works 2024

The NCAD Annual Graduate Exhibition Show took place from the 7th of June until the 15th of June. Explore the work here.

NCAD Works 2024
NCAD Climbs World Rankings

NCAD Climbs World Rankings

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

NCAD Rankings
NCAD DesignLabs

NCAD DesignLabs

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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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.

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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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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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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Latest News
  • NCAD is 60th in the World in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
    Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
  • NCAD Alumna Mila Burov Designs First Official Conferring Robes
    Friday, 29th November 2024
  • National College of Art and Design awards Honorary Doctorate to internationally recognised leader in healthcare innovation Lorna Ross
    Friday, 29th November 2024
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