University College Dublin

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin Ireland

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# =126QS World University Rankings

148Undergraduate programs

237Postgraduate programs

20,500 EURTuition Fee/year

About University College Dublin

University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. UCD is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide and is Ireland's most globally engaged university, with over 38,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 5,000 students based at locations outside of Ireland. The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares. It offers world-leading facilities, including the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business, UCD Moore Centre for Business, and the UCD Student Centre.
The campus offers students access to a thriving, English-speaking European capital city, which is among the safest in the world and is renowned for its welcome as much as it is for its vibrancy.UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning – 4 subjects are ranked in the top 50 in the world in the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023. A high standard of support complements this quality of teaching. As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland, Europe and the wider world. Built on past traditions, we are a university of the future, connected and connecting, engaged and engaging, committed to a sustainable future. The University's Strategy 2020-2024 Rising to the Future outlines the objectives and major strategic initiatives.

About University College Dublin

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UCD is Ireland's university of first choice, leading in first-preference applications in Ireland year after year. It is also the university of first choice for international students coming to Ireland: over 10,000 international students study on UCD’s main campuses.

The UCD Horizons scheme of modern, modularised education based on learning outcomes sees 50% of students take modules outside their subject areas.

UCD is the only Irish university to provide the EU Supplement Label to students for international recognition of qualifications and has consistently held the position of number one in Ireland in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. This high rating of graduate employability is a testament to the strength of the UCD Alumni network – over 279,000 graduates in positions of influence in 165 countries all across the world.

With over 400 student exchange partnerships with leading higher education institutions around the world, UCD's extensive global study opportunities are taken up by students and staff across all disciplines. UCD is an active member of several leading university networks, including the networks Universitas 21, Erasmus, UNICA, and WUN.

To read more about undergraduate study at UCD, see: ww.ucd.ie/global

UCD College of Arts and Humanities (6)

BA Humanities (Classics, Art History & Archaeology)

BA Humanities (Classics, English & History)

BA Humanities (Creative & Cultural Industries)

BA Humanities (English Literature)

BA Humanities (English with Creative Writing)

BA Humanities (English, Drama & Film)

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UCD College of Business (6)

BSc Economics & Finance

Bachelor of Business & Law

Bachelor of Business Studies (Part-time)

Bachelor of Commerce International

Bachelor of Commerce, BComm (Hons)

UCD College of Engineering and Architecture (6)

Architecture, BArchSc (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering, BE (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, BE (Hons)

City Planning & Environmental Policy, BSc (Hons)

Civil Engineering, BE (Hons)

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science (6)

Agri-Environmental Sciences, BAgrSc

Agricultural Science, BAgrSc

Agricultural Systems Technology, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal & Crop Production, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal Science – Equine, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal Science, BAgrSc (Hons)

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UCD College of Science (6)

Actuarial & Financial Studies, BAFS

Applied & Computational Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education, BSc (Hons) / MSc

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BSc (Hons)

Biology, Mathematics & Education, BSc (Hons) / MSc

Cell & Molecular Biology, BSc (Hons)

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law (6)

BA Joint Honours (Geography)

BA Joint Honours (Information & Communication Studies)

BA Joint Honours (Philosophy)

BA Joint Hounours (Archaeology)

BSc Social Sciences (Archaeology)

BSc Social Sciences (Geography)

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UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,200 graduate students benefiting from the research-led education culture at UCD. UCD offers Ireland’s widest range of graduate study programmes across its six colleges and provides a vibrant and stimulating environment in which to learn, with research-led teaching from lecturers and professors who are recognised worldwide for their subject expertise.

In 2021/22 UCD researchers secured €156 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2012/13 UCD researchers have secured over €1 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres, including the SFI funded Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Food for Health Ireland, Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG), CeADAR Centre for Applied Data Analytics and Machine Intelligence, BiOrbic, Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre, and I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

UCD has had nationally-leading success in many of the most prestigious European awards, including European Research Council and Marie Sklodowska-Curie schemes.

Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 62% and have authored more than 36,000 papers in total. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average. In addition, 58% of the papers were co-authored with institutions in other countries/regions, underlining UCD’s role as Ireland’s global university.

UCD expertise is recognised worldwide, with international accreditations for UCD degrees from the world's leading professional organisations in Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning, and Engineering. The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is one of less than 60 schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the US, Europe and the UK accrediting bodies, and the MSc in International Management there is now regarded as the eigth in the world, according to the Financial Times Global Master in Management Ranking 2022.

In order to further expand its global engagement UCD has developed a network of UCD Global Centres in North America, UAE, India, China and Malaysia; each of which provides a hub of research and education connections for students, faculty, alumni and partners.

To read more about UCD graduate studies see: https://www.ucd.ie/global/

UCD Applied Language Centre (10)

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

UCD Centre for Humanitarian Action (10)

MSc Humanitarian Action

MSc Humanitarian Action (Erasmus Mundus)

UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies (10)

MA American Politics & Foreign Policy

MA Journalism & International Affairs

MA Media & International Conflict

UCD College of Arts and Humanities (10)

MA Archives & Records Management

MA Art History, Collections & Curating

MA Classics

MA Creative Writing

MA Cultural Policy & Arts Management

MA European History

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UCD College of Business (10)

MSc Food Business Strategy

MSc International Business

MSc International Management / CEMS MIM

MSc Strategic Management

MSc in Accounting and Financial Management

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UCD College of Engineering and Architecture (10)

MArch Architecture

ME Biomedical Engineering

ME Biosystems & Food Engineering

ME Civil Engineering

ME Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

ME Electrical Power Engineering

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science (10)

MAgrSc Agricultural Extension and Innovation

MPH Public Health

MPH Public Health (Nutrition)

MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) (ANP)

MSc Animal Science

MSc Artificial Intelligence for Medicine & Medical Research

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UCD College of Science (10)

MA Statistics

MSc Actuarial Science

MSc Advanced Software Engineering (Online)

MSc Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics

MSc Biological and Biomolecular Science

MSc Biotechnology

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law (10)

LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice

LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology

LLM International Commercial Law

LLM International Human Rights

LLM Law

MA Contemporary European Philosophy

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UCD Sport and Management (10)

MSc Coaching Science in Sport

MSc Sport Management (Sport)

Executive MBA (2)

Executive MBA

Full-Time MBA (2)

Full Time MBA

UCD College of Engineering and Architecture (1)

PhD Architecture (Research)

PhD Inclusive Design & Creative Technology Innovation

University information

Graduate Taught Programmes require a recognised bachelor’s degree at second class honours, grade one (2:1), or equivalent. Applicants should check the programme-specific requirements as some degrees may require a higher standard for entry.

General

GPA

GRE

299+

GMAT

646+

SAT

1090+

International Baccalaureate

24+

PTE Academic

63+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

Life at UCD is not just about lectures and study; there is so much more to being a student at UCD. The Student Centre and the Sport & Fitness Complex provide the most diverse range of student facilities of any university in Ireland. The Sports Centre has a full range of sports facilities, including a 50-metre Olympic swimming pool, two state-of-the-art gym floors, squash courts, handball/racquetball alley, climbing wall, tennis courts and more. The Student Centre offers a relaxed meeting place for students with an extensive suite of well-being and social facilities, including 3D cinema, drama theatre, debating chamber, TV studio and radio pod, medical centre, restaurants and chill zones.

Total students

23,341

UG students

72%

PG students

28%

International students

7,383

UG students

49%

PG students

51%

Total faculty staff

1,726

Domestic staff

54%

Int'l staff

46%

Student life

The environment of UCD provides a vibrant social life to all members of the university. This page provides a gateway to some key social and sporting information sources at UCD as well as other useful links. UCD Student Advisers are available one-to-one to ensure that each student gets the support, advice and assistance they need during their time at UCD. They offer students a space to express their concerns regarding social, personal or practical issues and help students access other support services where necessary. The UCD Student Union represents students’ views and works on several university committees from all areas of university life. They can advise, support and direct students through any situation they may find themselves in.

UCD Careers Network aims to enable and empower individuals to develop the skills, self-confidence and attitudes needed to flourish in learning and work within a global economy. As the number one university in Ireland for employability, UCD Careers Network joins the dots between your time at university and your future career. Whatever stage you’re at in your career planning, our experienced team of Career & Skills Consultants are here to help you make the most of your talents and to get ahead in life.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,880 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

20,500 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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UCD Scholarships UCD offers a range of scholarships across the various schools and colleges. You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Under- and Post-Graduate students here.

Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the Michael Smurfit Graduate BusinessSchool website: UCD Access & Lifelong Learning The UCD Access Centre delivers a range of initiatives to facilitate widening participation in UCD, including outreach, admissions, and student support. Each year a number of scholarships are available to students who enter UCD through the Higher Education Access Route, Disability Access Route to Education or Mature Years admissions route. Application Forms and guidelines will be available in September each year. Visit our website to find out more information about the various scholarship schemes available as well as our guides to submitting a scholarship application.

To cover both the cost of your fees and living expenses while you are studying, you will need to budget appropriately. Make sure to plan how you will cover your financial needs so that you can concentrate on your studies once you have registered. SUSI Grants State funding is available for postgraduate courses through the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) system.

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

University College Dublin is one of the top public universities in Dublin, Ireland. It is ranked #=126 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

2012
#131
2014
#139
2015
#139
2016
#154
2017
#176
2018
#168
2019
#=193
2020
#185
2021
#177
2022
#=173
2023
#=181
2024
#=171
2025
#=126

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FAQs

How do I apply for a Masters at UCD?

You can use the course finder here to check the specific course entry requirements that can be found on the individual course listing pages. You will find the application form online on the course finder. When you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation email and a list of required documents will be emailed to you. The documentation required varies depending on the course and may include academic references, a personal statement and transcripts

When is the closing date for Applications?

Most courses open for application on 1 October and generally remain open to applications until all places are filled.

What Happens after I apply?

Your application will be assessed on the basis of the information on your application form and the supporting documentation that you provide. You can check the progress of an online application by logging into your application account. You will receive an automated email alerting you of a change in the status of your application when a decision has been made. Decision Process UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses, with decisions being taken as soon as possible after receipt of completed applications.

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin Ireland

# =126QS World University Rankings

148Undergraduate programs

237Postgraduate programs

20,500 EURTuition Fee/year

About University College Dublin

About University College Dublin

Available programs

Bachelor UG

Master PG

MBA

PHD

BA Humanities (Classics, Art History & Archaeology)

BA Humanities (Classics, English & History)

BA Humanities (Creative & Cultural Industries)

BA Humanities (English Literature)

BA Humanities (English with Creative Writing)

BA Humanities (English, Drama & Film)

BA Humanities (European Studies)

BA Humanities (Global Studies)

BA Humanities (History & Politics)

BA Humanities (History)

BA Humanities (Irish Studies)

BA Humanities (Languages, Linguistics & Cultures)

BA Humanities (Music, Film & Drama)

BA Joint Honours (Art History)

BA Joint Honours (Celtic Civilisation)

BA Joint Honours (Classics (Greek & Roman Civilization, Latin & Greek)

BA Joint Honours (Drama Studies)

BA Joint Honours (English)

BA Joint Honours (Film Studies)

BA Joint Honours (French)

BA Joint Honours (German)

BA Joint Honours (Irish Folklore)

BA Joint Honours (Italian)

BA Joint Honours (Linguistics)

BA Joint Honours (Mathematics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences)

BA Joint Honours (Music)

BA Joint Honours (Portuguese)

BA Joint Honours (Spanish)

BA Joint Honours (Statistics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences))

BA Joint Hounours (History)

BA Jount Honours (Sociology)

BA Modern Languages

BSc Social Sciences (Art History)

BSc Social Sciences (Celtic Civilisation)

BSc Social Sciences (German)

BSc Social Sciences (Irish Folklore)

BSc Social Sciences (Mathematics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences)

BSc Social Sciences (Sociology)

BSc Social Sciences (Statistics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences))

BSc Economics & Finance

Bachelor of Business & Law

Bachelor of Business Studies (Part-time)

Bachelor of Commerce International

Bachelor of Commerce, BComm (Hons)

Architecture, BArchSc (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering, BE (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, BE (Hons)

City Planning & Environmental Policy, BSc (Hons)

Civil Engineering, BE (Hons)

Civil Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Electrical/Electronic Engineering, BE

Electrical/Electronic Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Landscape Architecture, BSc (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering, BE (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Structural Engineering with Architecture, BSc (Hons)

Agri-Environmental Sciences, BAgrSc

Agricultural Science, BAgrSc

Agricultural Systems Technology, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal & Crop Production, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal Science – Equine, BAgrSc (Hons)

Animal Science, BAgrSc (Hons)

Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences, BSc (Hons)

Crop Science, BAgrSc (Hons)

Dairy Business, BAgrSc (Hons)

Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry), BSc (Hons)

Food & Agribusiness Management, BAgrSc (Hons)