University College Dublin or UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland. Through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. The University’s Strategy 2020-2024 Rising to the Future outlines the objectives and major strategic initiatives set in place in order to accomplish UCD’s vision for this era.
UCD’s world extends beyond its campus, city and borders. UCD students and worldwide network of 279,000 alumni benefit from a UCD education that enables them to thrive and contribute in an increasingly global community. As the number one ‘university of destination’ for international students coming to Ireland, UCD’s 8,428 international students make up 29% of the student body, while international academics make up 30% of UCD’s faculty.
First Choice: Ireland’s University
UCD is Ireland’s University of first choice, leading in first-preference applications in Ireland year after year. The first year retention rate is 94%. For the last three years UCD has ranked number one in Ireland for Graduate Employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018, 2019,2020). The university is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning. More than 14 subjects are ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2019). The quality of teaching complemented a high standard of support. Every incoming first year is has a peer mentor and there are student advisers for every programme.
UCD is ranked number one university in Ireland in the US News & World Report’s Best Global University Rankings and is Sunday Times University of the Year 2020. In addition the university is also Ireland’s leader in graduate education with over 9,500 graduate students; almost 20% of whom are graduate research students. 1,611 PhD students benefit from a structured PhD programme as well as the research-led education culture at UCD.
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Our unique campus offers first-class facilities for our students to study, relax and socialise in the surroundings of a magnificent period estate. The campus is located in the seaside town of Blackrock, 10km south of Dublin City Centre. Learn more about the wide range of on-campus services and facilities available to our students
School & Faculty
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Engineering and Architecture
- Health and Agricultural Sciences
- College of Science
- Social Sciences and Law
