Welcome to UCD Graduate Admissions
Source: https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/
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Welcome to UCD Graduate Admissions
Explore UCD's Graduate Taught Courses
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of Higher education institutions worldwide with top class academic graduate programmes. Graduate students at UCD enjoy world-class facilities and services to support their studies.
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HCI & Springboard + Funded Courses
Springboard+ Upskilling Initiative
Welcome to UCD Graduate Admissions
Explore UCD's Graduate Taught Courses
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of Higher education institutions worldwide with top class academic graduate programmes. Graduate students at UCD enjoy world-class facilities and services to support their studies.
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[Why UCD?
UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/whyucd/ "Go to 'UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning.' page")
[Apply to UCD
Let us guide you through the graduate admissions process.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/admissions/howtoapply/ "Go to 'Let us guide you through the graduate admissions process.' page")
[Fees, Funding & Scholarships
Let us assist you in finding out more about your course fees, funding, financial supports and scholarship options.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/admissions/feesfunding/ "Go to 'Let us assist you in finding out more about your course fees, funding, financial supports and scholarship options.' page")
[Courses
Your journey starts here. Find your perfect taught masters programme.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/courses/ "Go to 'Your journey starts here. Find your perfect taught masters programme. ' page")
[Events
Register for upcoming in-person open days and virtual events.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/events/ "Go to 'Register for upcoming in-person open days and virtual events.' page")
[FAQ
See our list of frequently asked questions for new students.](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/faq/ "Go to 'See our list of frequently asked questions for new students.' page")
Want to know what it's really like to be a student at UCD? Why not ask our current students the questions you really want answered.
You can also chat to staff from all six colleges.
Want to know what it's really like to be a student at UCD? Why not ask our current students the questions you really want answered.
You can also chat to staff from all six colleges.
Want to know what it's really like to be a student at UCD? Why not ask our current students the questions you really want answered.
You can also chat to staff from all six colleges.
Reasons to Study at UCD
#118th
UCD is ranked 118th in the world according to QS World University Rankings 2026 and is the largest english speaking university in the EU.
#1 Graduate Education
UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with 19% of Ireland's Taught Master's students - 64% higher than the next placed institution (source: HEA Enrolment Trends 2023/24)
#47th for Sustainability
UCD is ranked 47th in the world and 27th in Europe for sustainability according to the 2026 World University Rankings for Sustainability.
#88th Careers
UCD is ranked in the top 100 worldwide at 88th globally for employability outcomes for graduating students (Source: QS World University Rankings 2026).
#1 Global Networks
UCD is the most connected and networked university with government, industry and society in Ireland.
UCD Graduate Admissions
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.\ (If you are an international student please visit UCD Global) T: +353 1 716 7777