# Welcome to UCD Graduate Admissions

**Source**: https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/

## HCI & Springboard + Funded Courses

### Springboard+ Upskilling Initiative

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/admissions/feesfunding/springboard-funded-courses/)

# 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.

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/courses/)

## UCD Micro-credentials are now available

### Find your short, accredited course today!

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/?utm_source=graduate_admissions&utm_medium=internal_web&utm_campaign=web_launch)

## HCI & Springboard + Funded Courses

### Springboard+ Upskilling Initiative

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/admissions/feesfunding/springboard-funded-courses/)

# 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.

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/courses/)

- [Open Days & Events](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/events/)
- [Graduate Taught Courses](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/courses/)

## Explore

[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.

[CHAT](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/chattostudentsstaff/ "Go to 'CHAT' 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.

[CHAT](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/chattostudentsstaff/ "Go to 'CHAT' 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.

[CHAT](https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/contact/chattostudentsstaff/ "Go to 'CHAT' page")

## 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](https://www.ucd.ie/global/))
 T: [+353 1 716 7777](tel:+353 1 716 7777)