University College Dublin

University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland’s largest and most comprehensive universities, based on a spacious parkland campus at Belfield on the south side of the city. Founded in the nineteenth century, UCD has grown into a broad research university offering programmes across almost every academic discipline, from agriculture and veterinary medicine to business, law, engineering, and the arts.

Why students choose UCD

• Wide-ranging course offering across science, business, engineering, humanities, and health sciences.
• Large, modern parkland campus with extensive sports and student facilities.
• Well-established Smurfit Graduate Business School and strong postgraduate offering.
• Large international student population and dedicated global engagement support.
• Easy access to Dublin’s city centre and its concentration of multinational employers.

Campus and location

The Belfield campus is set on green, landscaped grounds a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, offering a self-contained student environment while remaining close to the capital’s amenities and employment opportunities.

What students say

International students frequently describe UCD as welcoming and supportive, with several reviews calling their time there transformative both academically and personally. The Global Lounge and related events are often mentioned as a good way to meet other international students. A recurring theme, echoed across reviews of Dublin universities generally, is the higher cost of living, with many students noting they share apartments to manage rent.

Official website: https://www.ucd.ie

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