# Campus Life

**Source**: https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/campuslife/
**Parent**: https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/

## Sports Clubs

Try out a new sport, make new friends and compete with some of the best college teams in Ireland. There are over 60 sports clubs on campus, so take your pick!

[Sports Clubs](https://www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/)

# Campus Life

### UCD Facilities, Clubs and Societies

## Student Societies

Join a society to follow a passion, learn a new skill or meet like-minded students. UCD has over 80 student societies to choose from.

[UCD Societies](https://ucdsocieties.ie/)

## Sports Clubs

Try out a new sport, make new friends and compete with some of the best college teams in Ireland. There are over 60 sports clubs on campus, so take your pick!

[Sports Clubs](https://www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/)

# Campus Life

### UCD Facilities, Clubs and Societies

## Campus Life

Life at University College Dublin goes far beyond the classroom.

As a UCD student, you’re part of an inclusive and welcoming campus community with endless opportunities to get involved, stay active and make connections. With **60+** **sports clubs** and **80+ student societies**, you can explore new interests, build friendships and develop skills that complement your academics.\
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From modern libraries and fitness facilities to cafés and green spaces, UCD offers you everything you need to study and thrive. Whether you’re training with your sports club or performing with a society, you can make the most of your university experience at UCD.

- [UCD Societies](https://ucdsocieties.ie/ "Go to '<span>UCD Societies</span>' page")
- [Sports Clubs](https://www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/ "Go to '<span>Sports Clubs</span>' page")

## UCD Student Centre

The Student Centre is one of the key social hubs on campus, offering a wide range of facilities designed to enhance your student experience, including a café, a Students' Union shop and relaxed social spaces.

Inside, you'll also discover a 3D cinema, a theatre, a debating chamber, and a 600-seat auditorium. There are also meeting rooms, a TV studio and even a radio pod that all host creative student projects. Practical services include a student medical centre, a pharmacy and the Students' Union.

The Student Centre is beside the UCD Clubhouse, featuring a bar and function room, ideal for post-lecture catch-ups.

- [The Student Centre](https://www.ucd.ie/studentcentre/ "Go to 'The Student Centre' page")
- [UCD Students' Union](https://www.ucdsu.ie/ "Go to 'UCD Students' Union' page")

## Take a Virtual Tour of UCD

Experience a day in the life of a UCD student through our virtual tours.

[Experience UCD's campus](https://experience.ucd.ie/)

## Sport and Fitness Centre

Our modern Sport and Fitness Centre has a variety of amenities that cater to all levels, from the casual gym-goer to Olympic athletes.

**Facilities include:**

- 2 gyms, a 50-metre swimming pool
- Sauna, jacuzzi and changing facilities
- Dance and spinning studios
- 3 multi-purpose sports halls
- 4 squash courts
- Handball and racquetball alley
- Climbing wall
- 17 natural grass pitches
- Synthetic rugby, GAA and 5-a-side pitches
- The National Hockey Stadium

Student gym membership entitles current UCD students to free access to UCD Sport and Fitness gyms. Students who activate their student membership can access the pool on a pay-as-you-go basis, or you can pay an annual fee for unlimited access to the pool.

- [UCD Sport and Fitness](https://www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness/ "Go to 'UCD Sport and Fitness' page")
- [Student Membership](https://www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness/membership/ucdstudentmembership/ "Go to 'Student Membership' page")

## Sustainability at UCD

UCD is committed to constantly improving sustainability on campus and throughout the university.

For information on having a more sustainable student experience at UCD, download our Student Green Guide and read more about our sustainability information for international students below. 

- [Student Green Guide](https://www.ucd.ie/global/t4media/UCD Green Guide 2023.pdf "Go to 'Student Green Guide' page")
- [Sustainability Information](https://www.ucd.ie/global/sustainability/ "Go to 'Sustainability Information' page")

### Take the Next Step

Contact us today for more information or apply now.

[Enquire](https://www.ucd.ie/global/enquire/)
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## Contact UCD Global

UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre (UCD International Office), Belfield, Dublin 4.
 T: [+353 1 716 8500](tel:+353 1 716 8500) | [Location Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWX6DrTCTAsF1d2cA "Go to 'Location Map' page")