Founded over 160 years ago, University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities with an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. UCD is also Ireland’s most globally engaged university with over 33,000 students drawn from 138 countries and includes 5,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. The University’s main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre (which comprises an Olympic Pool, fitness rooms, a 3D cinema and over a hundred societies and sports clubs). With over 90% of graduates either in employment or further studies, and links with both industries and our Alumni network in 165 countries, we prepare our student well for the future.
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UCD offers 41 different entry routes into 70+ bachelor degrees
UCD offers 270+ postgraduate courses including Doctoral Programmes, taught and research masters, graduate diploma and certificate programmes and higher diplomas. Our taught programmes are modularised to facilitate access, continuing professional development and life-long learning.
UCD offers 270+ postgraduate courses including Doctoral Programmes, taught and research masters, graduate diploma and certificate programmes and higher diplomas. Our taught programmes are modularised to facilitate access, continuing professional development and life-long learning.
Tuan Jun Goh, Bachelor of Commerce 2016-2019
Why did you choose to study business?
Both my parents come from business backgrounds and they influenced me a lot since I was young. I then developed a strong #interest in #business, as I found it interesting and fun to learn. As business world is changing rapidly, I knew that it would always be challenging and interesting. I also received a UCD Undergraduate #Global Scholarship before I came.
What made you choose UCD?
Studying abroad at a prestigious university like #UCD was always a dream. I chose UCD because of its good reputation for high-quality education, facilities, nice learning environment and its wide variety of societies and sport clubs.
Aaron Wan, BEng Electrical Engineering 2015-2019
I started my Engineering Degree last August and have no regrets coming to UCD. I enjoy my life here on campus and the opportunity to meet people from all around the world. As a Malaysian, I feel so at home here in UCD as they have clubs and societies such as the Malaysian Society which carries out a lot of events like meet & greet and sporting events. The lecturers, tutors and staff at UCD are all very friendly, helpful and cooperative. I stay in the residence on campus, close to all my lecture halls and labs. They have cafés and convenience stores all around campus where I can buy everything I need. Dublin is a lovely city; safe, clean and the cost of living compared to many other countries is reasonably low.