Established in 1975, DBS has built a reputation for the quality of its teaching and improvement of the learning experience. DBS is Ireland's largest independent third-level college, offering career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional diplomas. Located in the heart of Dublin with city centre campuses, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full and part time Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Evening Degree, Professional Diploma, Professional Accountancy and Executive Education programmes.
DBS is a private college headquartered at Aungier Street, Dublin, Ireland, and is owned by Kaplan Inc. With over 9,000 students, DBS provides full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, marketing, management computing, law, accounting, IT, arts, creative media, psychotherapy and psychology. The college has 466 employees and generated $84.9 million in revenue.
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In August 2026, China Chunlai Education Group Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire Dublin Business School from Kaplan for US$127,500,000. Tim Bicknell, President of DBS, stated that Kaplan has built DBS into a global institution known for its high academic standards and supportive student-focused culture.
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