American College Dublin

American College Dublin is a small, private liberal arts college dedicated to providing personalized education to all students, regardless of their nationality or background. Founded in 1993, ACD is a dually accredited institution which combines Irish and American academic traditions, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Located in the heart of Dublin, in the historic childhood home of Oscar Wilde, our student-centered approach combines academic rigor with personal growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our intimate learning environment fosters small classes and individualized attention, empowering students to reach their full potential. With a commitment to academic excellence and a vibrant international community, ACD provides a transformative educational experience.

Mission

American College Dublin seeks to offer the best characteristics of Irish and American higher education in an intimate environment underpinned by the holistic liberal arts model of learning, enabling domestic and international students to realize their potential and participate successfully in the world.

Vision

American College Dublin provides a high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education: one that is rigorous, stimulating and valuable. The institution emphasizes the core values of academic excellence, innovation, ethical integrity and multiculturalism. The institutional ethos and programs of study inculcate and reflect the best of the Irish and American higher education traditions, engaging the student in an educational experience that is active, participative and challenging. American College Dublin upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct in all its activities, including support for academic freedom, appropriate disclosure of information to the institution’s stakeholders, and equality of access and opportunity. The College aims to instil a passion for education that advances the development of the individual’s talents and a process of lifelong learning.”