Founded in 1983, it provides training in Computing, Business, English Language, University Foundation Programmes and Healthcare.
[1] A number of its programmes are accredited by the QQI at level 5 to level 8 on the Irish National Framework Archived 22 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine, as well as this it has programmes validated by professional bodies such as CIPD, QQI ACELS (English Language) and PMI.
[4] In November 2021, Dorset College joined the European, Erasmus Charter in Higher Education (ECHE).
[5] The college has four campuses, in Dorset Street, Belvedere Place, Mountjoy Square and the ABC Building in Drumcondra.
The college also offer a recruitment service to students, helping with CV preparation and interview skills.