Our history

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s leading independent third level institution, with campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Over the past forty years, Griffith College has established a national and international reputation for academic excellence and student success. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of sectors, from accountancy, business and computing to music, fashion, design and law. Our four campus locations each have a unique history and atmosphere which contributes to a rounded and engaging educational experience.

The original Dublin campus buildings date back over 200 years to their construction in 1813. During the past two centuries they have regularly played a part in both local and national political events. Since its purchase by Griffith College in 1991, we have sought to combine the rich history of the buildings that surround us with the academic objectives of the College. The site has seen significant investment with student accommodation and a conference centre complementing the original buildings.

On June 1st 2005, Skerry’s Cork Business School merged with Griffith College. Skerry’s had been at the forefront of education in Cork since 1884, and has a long history of providing quality education in the city. As Griffith College Cork, its main five acre campus is located in the city’s north side, a short walk from the main train station and shopping thoroughfares.

Griffith College Limerick is located on O’Connell Avenue in Limerick City. Originally established as the Mid West Business Institute in 1988 to deliver accountancy programmes, it quickly grew to include a wide range of disciplines and remains the only independent third level college to provide engineering courses.

Our newest campus, located in Dublin City Centre, marks a new expansion of Griffith College’s footprint and our mission, with new types of course offerings bringing lifelong education to new audiences.

Griffith College provides full and part time certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate courses as well as a wide range of professional and short courses.

• Cork Campus:

Griffith College’s main campus is based at Wellington Road. Close to the heart of Cork City, and a short walk from the main train station and shopping thoroughfares, this large five acre campus is ideally located for full and part-time students.

• Dublin – Main Campus:

Griffith College’s main Dublin campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen’s Green on Dublin’s South Circular Road. Stretching over 7 acres and offering a wide range of amenities, the original campus buildings date back to 1813 and have played a role in both national and local history over the past two centuries.

• Dublin City Centre:

Our newest campus sits in the middle of Dublin, surrounded by the best the city has to offer. Easily accessible by public transportation and offering a complement of courses focused on personal and professional development, Dublin City Centre makes learning more convenient than ever.

• Limerick Campus:

Located on O’Connell Avenue in the heart of the city, Griffith College’s Limerick campus is a fine red-brick Georgian premises. It is close to the city’s main train and bus routes and ideally situated for those seeking to experience all that Limerick City has to offer.

We’re committed to upholding standards of excellence from the moment you apply until you graduate from your programme, and even after.

In the context of education ‘quality’ can be defined as the process of delivering on the expectations of, and proposed outcomes for, all stakeholders. This includes Learners, Educators, Accrediting Bodies, Employers, and the Community. In Griffith College, we define this as excellence in all aspects of College activities, from learner application for a programme through to graduation from the programme.

Quality Assurance and Enhancement policies and procedures will only be effective if they are supported by all stakeholders. Quality is the responsibility of everyone in the College and the College requires all Learners, Staff and Partners to engage with the process. The College encourages a culture of quality enhancement at all levels. This means inclusiveness in all aspects of Quality Assurance. This includes the involvement of Learners, Academic Staff, External Examiners, Verifiers and Employers.