Help us to know you better
Thanks for visiting TopUniversities.com today! So that we can show you the most relevant information, please select the option that most closely relates to you.
Thanks for sending your response.
Your input will help us improve your experience.
Thanks for sending your response.
Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or login.
Already have an account? Sign in
We use Necessary cookies to make our website work. We’d also like to set optional Functional cookies to gather anonymous site visitation data and Advertising cookies to help us understand which content our visitors value the most. By enabling these cookies, you can help us provide a better website for you. These will be set only if you accept.More information about the cookies we use can be found here Cookies Policy
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
We may use a set of cookies to collect information, report site usage statistics and understand how visitors engage with the website. In addition to reporting site usage statistics, data collected may also be used to personalize your experience and remember your chat history. We may also use these data, together with some of the advertising cookies described, to help show more relevant ads across the web and to measure interactions with the ads we show.
We use cookies to make our ads more engaging and valuable to site visitors. Some common applications of cookies are to select advertising based on what’s relevant to a user; to improve reporting on ad campaign performance; and to avoid showing ads the user has already seen.
Join University College Dublin: Ranked #51 in Europe and #=126 in the world.
University College Dublin
UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin Ireland
# =126QS World University Rankings
385Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
32 % International students
AvailableScholarship
Follow University
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...
Read more
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.
Read lessThe 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
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...
Read more
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.
Read lessThe 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.
Available programmes
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...
Read More
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
Read LessUCD College of Arts and Humanities (39)
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))
UCD College of Business (5)
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 (13)
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)
UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science (32)
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)
Food Business with Chinese Studies, BAgrSc (Hons)
Food Science, BSc (Hons)
Forestry, BAgrSc (Hons)
Health & Performance Science, BSc (Hons)
Horticulture, BAgrSc (Hons)
Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons)
Medicine (Graduate Entry), MB / BCh / BAO (Hons)
Medicine, MB / BCh / BAO (Hons)
Midwifery, BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Children’s & General), BSc (Hons)
Nursing (General), BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Mental Health), BSc (Hons)
Physiology, BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry), BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)
Radiography, BSc (Hons)
Sport & Exercise Management, BSc (Hons)
Sustainable Food Systems, BSc (Hons)
Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry), MVB (Hons)
Veterinary Medicine, MVB (Hons)
Veterinary Nursing, BSc (Hons)
UCD College of Science (29)
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)
Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry, BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry, BSc (Hons)
Chemistry, BSc (Hons)
Chemistry, Mathematics & Education, BSc (Hons) / MSc
Computer Science with Data Science, BSc (Hons)
Computer Science, BSc (Hons)
Computer Science, Mathematics & Education, BSc (Hons) / MSc
Earth Sciences, BSc (Hons)
Environmental Biology, BSc (Hons)
Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
Genetics, BSc (Hons)
Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology, BSc (Hons)
Microbiology, BSc (Hons)
Neuroscience, BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science, BSc (Hons)
Physics, BSc (Hons)
Physics, Mathematics & Education, BSc (Hons) / MSc
Plant Biology, BSc (Hons)
Statistics, BSc (Hons)
Theoretical Physics, BSc (Hons)
Zoology, BSc (Hons)
UCD College of Social Sciences and Law (30)
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)
BSc Social Sciences (Information & Communication Studies)
BSc Social Sciences (Philosophy)
Computational Social Science, BSc (Hons)
Criminology with Psychology, BSc (Hons)
Economics, BSc (Hons)
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics, BSc (Hons)
Education with Gaeilge & Modern Languages, BSc (Hons)
Law Dual Degree, BCL / Maîtrise
Law with Economics, BCL (Hons)
Law with French Law, BCL (Hons)
Law with History, BCL (Hons)
Law with Irish, BCL (Hons)
Law with Philosophy, BCL (Hons)
Law with Politics, BCL (Hons)
Law with Social Justice, BCL (Hons)
Law, BCL (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BSc (Hons)
Politics & International Relations, BSc (Social Sciences) (Hons)
Psychology, BSc (Hons)
Social Justice, BSc (Hons)
Social Policy & Sociology, BSocSc (Hons)
Sustainability with Business & Economics, BSc (Hons)
Sustainability with Environmental Sciences, BSc (Hons)
Sustainability with Social Sciences, Policy and Law, BSc (Hons)
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...
Read More
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/
Read LessUCD Applied Language Centre (1)
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
UCD Centre for Humanitarian Action (2)
MSc Humanitarian Action
MSc Humanitarian Action (Erasmus Mundus)
UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies (3)
MA American Politics & Foreign Policy
MA Journalism & International Affairs
MA Media & International Conflict
UCD College of Arts and Humanities (22)
MA Archives & Records Management
MA Art History, Collections & Curating
MA Classics
MA Creative Writing
MA Cultural Policy & Arts Management
MA European History
MA Gender, Sexuality & Culture
MA Global History
MA History of Welfare & Medicine in Society
MA International War Studies
MA Irish Folklore & Ethnology
MA Irish History
MA Irish Studies
MA Languages & Image Studies
MA Linguistics & Applied Linguistics
MA Literature & Culture
MA Medieval Studies
MA Modern Languages
MA Public History
MA Theatre Practice
MFA Creative Writing
MMus Music & Culture
UCD College of Business (26)
MSc Food Business Strategy
MSc International Business
MSc International Management / CEMS MIM
MSc Strategic Management
MSc in Accounting and Financial Management
MSc in Accounting and Financial Management
MSc in Aviation Finance
MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice)
MSc in Business Analytics
MSc in Digital Innovation
MSc in Digital Marketing
MSc in Finance
MSc in Financial Data Science
MSc in Human Resource Management
MSc in Management
MSc in Management Consultancy
MSc in Management Online (Part-Time)
MSc in Marketing
MSc in Marketing & Retail Innovation
MSc in Marketing Practice
MSc in Project Management
MSc in Project Management Online (Part-time)
MSc in Quantitative Finance
MSc in Sustainable Finance
MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Master of Accounting
UCD College of Engineering and Architecture (36)
MArch Architecture
ME Biomedical Engineering
ME Biosystems & Food Engineering
ME Civil Engineering
ME Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering
ME Electrical Power Engineering
ME Electronic and Computer Engineering
ME Energy Systems
ME Engineering with Business
ME Materials Science & Engineering
ME Mechanical Engineering
ME Mfg Eng with Data Science & AI for Competitive Manufacturing
ME Mfg Eng with Digital Manufacturing for Innovative Ecosystems
ME Mfg Eng with Zero Defect Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
ME Mfg Engineering with Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering
MEngSc Chemical Engineering
MEngSc Electrical Power Networks
MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering
MEngSc Engineering Management
MEngSc Food Engineering
MEngSc Materials Science and Engineering
MEngSc Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing
MEngSc Structural Engineering
MEngSc Water, Waste & Environmental Engineering
MRUP Regional & Urban Planning
MSc Architecture, Urbanism & Climate Action
MSc Digital Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
MSc Environmental Policy
MSc Environmental Technology
MSc Global Change Landscape Design
MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies
MSc Urban Design & Planning
MUBC Urban & Building Conservation (Research)
Master of Science in Urban Design (City Urbanist Masters) (Research)
Masters of Architectural Science (Research)
UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science (36)
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
MSc Clinical & Translational Research
MSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
MSc Computed Tomography (CT)
MSc Critical Care Nursing
MSc Emergency Medical Sciences
MSc Emergency Medical Sciences (Immediate Care)
MSc Experimental Physiology
MSc Food Regulatory Affairs
MSc Food Regulatory Affairs VPH
MSc Food Safety
MSc Food, Nutrition & Health
MSc Group Analytic Psychotherapy
MSc Healthcare Informatics
MSc Horticulture
MSc Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MSc Medical Imaging
MSc Nursing - Advanced Practice (ANP)
MSc Occupational Safety & Health
MSc Palliative Care
MSc Precision Medicine
MSc Primary Care (Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Medicine)
MSc Public Health
MSc Risk Management & Quality
MSc Sustainable Food Processing
MSc Ultrasound
MSc Wildlife Conservation & Management
MSc in Advanced Practice (Midwifery)
MSc(Agr) Environmental Resource Management
MSc(Agr) Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development
ProfMasters Physiotherapy
UCD College of Science (31)
MA Statistics
MSc Actuarial Science
MSc Advanced Software Engineering (Online)
MSc Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
MSc Biological and Biomolecular Science
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Biotechnology & Business
MSc Biotherapeutics
MSc Biotherapeutics and Business
MSc Chemistry
MSc Cognitive Science
MSc Computational Physics
MSc Computer Science (Conversion)
MSc Cybersecurity
MSc Data & Computational Science
MSc Data Analytics
MSc Environmental Science
MSc Environmental Sustainability
MSc Financial Mathematics
MSc Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation
MSc Global Change: Ecosystem Science & Policy
MSc Medical Physics
MSc NanoBio Science
MSc Nanotechnology
MSc Physics
MSc Plant Biology & Biotechnology
MSc Regulatory Affairs and Toxicology
MSc Space Science & Technology
MSc Statistical Data Science
MSc Subsurface Characterisation & Geomodelling
MSc Synthetic Chemistry Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals Industries
UCD College of Social Sciences and Law (74)
LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice
LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology
LLM International Commercial Law
LLM International Human Rights
LLM Law
MA Contemporary European Philosophy
MA Education
MA Education (Mentoring, Leading & Global Learning)
MA Ethics: Theory and Practice
MA European Politics & Policy
MA Gender Studies
MA Gender, Politics and International Relations
MA Geography
MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy
MA International Development
MA International Political Economy
MA International Relations
MA Middle East Politics
MA Peace and Conflict
MA Philosophy & Literature
MA Philosophy & Public Affairs
MA Philosophy (General Programme)
MA Political Theory
MA Politics
MA Politics & International Relations
MA Social & Political Thought
MA Sociology
MCL Common Law
MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law
MEd Education
MEd Inclusive Education
MEd Leadership
MEd Leadership & Inclusion
MLIS Library & Information Studies
MPP Public Policy
MPsychSc Psychological Science
MSc Applied Economics
MSc Archaeology
MSc Behavioural Economics
MSc Behavioural Neuroscience
MSc Communication & Media
MSc Comparative Social Change
MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice
MSc Digital Policy
MSc Disability
MSc Economics and Data Analytics
MSc Education, Children & Youth
MSc Environmental & Climate Law
MSc Equality Studies
MSc European Governance
MSc European Politics & Policy
MSc Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture
MSc Gender, Politics & International Relations
MSc Geospatial Data Analysis
MSc Global Solutions
MSc Human Computer Interaction
MSc Human Rights
MSc Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
MSc Information Systems
MSc International Development
MSc International Political Economy
MSc International Relations
MSc Peace and Conflict
MSc Politics
MSc Politics & Data Science
MSc Risk, Resilience & Sustainability
MSc Social Data Science
MSc Sociology
MSc Sustainable Development
MSc World Heritage Conservation
MSc World Heritage Management & Conservation
MSc in International Law & Business
MSocSc Welfare and Justice
ProfMasters Social Work
UCD Sport and Management (2)
MSc Coaching Science in Sport
MSc Sport Management (Sport)
Executive MBA (1)
Executive MBA
Full-Time MBA (1)
Full Time MBA
UCD College of Engineering and Architecture (2)
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
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/...
Read more
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.
Read lessStudent 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...
Read more
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.
Read lessUCD 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...
Read more
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.
Read lessTuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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
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
University College Dublin is one of the top public universities in Dublin, Ireland. It is ranked #=126 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Europe University Rankings - Northern Europe
QS World University Rankings
University College Dublin
Videos & media
Videos & media
Campus locations
Main Campus
UCD Belfield Campus Campus
Belfield
Dublin
IE
Open in Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
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
Most courses open for application on 1 October and generally remain open to applications until all places are filled.
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.