University College Dublin

PROFILE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

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Ranked #118

QS World University Rankings 2026.

University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for international students, combining strong academic excellence with extensive research activity across multiple disciplines. It provides globally recognised degrees, modern campus facilities, and a diverse learning environment that supports international student success. The university offers comprehensive study options, strong industry links, and significant graduate employability benefits for students aiming to build international careers.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. Ireland’s leading research intensive university with high research output across all major disciplines

  2. Member of Universitas 21, a prestigious global network of research universities

  3. Consistently achieves high international student satisfaction across academic quality, campus life, and support services

  4. Recognised for major contributions in innovation and industry partnerships, including technology transfer and commercialisation

  5. Home to one of Europe’s largest university campuses supported by extensive research facilities

FACILITIES

  • UCD James Joyce Library, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Global Lounge, Belfield Campus

  • Science and Engineering Laboratories, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Sport and Fitness Centre, Belfield Campus

  • Student Residences, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Student Centre, Belfield Campus

  • Health and Counselling Services, Belfield Campus

  • Computer and Information Technology Labs, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Applied Language Centre, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Research Centres and Institutes, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Veterinary Hospital, Belfield Campus

  • UCD OBrien Centre for Science, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business Building, Belfield Campus

  • UCD Smurfit Executive Development Facilities, Blackrock Campus

LOCATION

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

Smurfit Graduate Business School Campus

Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 7.0

Programmes

  • Actuarial & Financial Studies
  • Agricultural Systems Technology
  • Architectural Science
  • Business
  • Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences
  • City Planning & Environmental Policy
  • Commerce
  • Computer Science
  • Economics and Finance
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Social Policy & Sociology
  • Social Science

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NA

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

EUR 20,000 to 25,000

EUR 20,000 to 60,000

EUR 20,000 to 40,000

Living Cost

Approx. 1,400 EUR to 2,000 EUR per month including accommodation. Costs vary depending on lifestyle, housing choice, and personal spending.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
UCD On Campus Residence

  • Benefits include proximity to classrooms and campus services

  • Options include ensuite and non ensuite rooms

  • Facilities include study rooms, laundry, kitchen, and security

  • Price range approximately 7,500 EUR to 12,000 EUR per academic year

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