Overview

Why UCD? UCD is ranked among the best universities in the world. It's the most popular choice for international students studying in Ireland. Founded in 1854, UCD is one of the country’s oldest universities. It's also its largest, offering a diverse range of degree programmes.

Ireland's Global University UCD is Ireland’s largest university. It's home to over 34,000 students. The population includes 8,000 international students from 130 countries. It was also the first university in Europe to open a Global Lounge. This hub for international students is a great place to meet other students from all over the world.

Beautiful leafy campus The Belfield campus is on 133 hectares of landscaped parkland. It's the largest urban campus in Europe. This beautiful leafy setting has everything you need in one place. It has cutting-edge sports and academic facilities. You will also find clubs, societies and a range of accommodation options. Safe and modern, the campus also has 24-hour security.

Top ranking education UCD is ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2020, placed 185 in the world overall. For the third year in a row, UCD is ranked the number one in Ireland for graduate employability and 78th in the world (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020). It’s the first choice for international students in Ireland. Degrees at UCD are accredited by the world’s leading professional organisations. Disciplines include medicine, architecture, engineering and more.