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Study at UCD

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Why Study at UCD?

At UCD, you will be taught by top academics and have access to modern labs, studios and libraries that support your research and learning.

Alongside offering a world-class education, UCD connects you to the job market through career coaching, internships and employer events. You will be part of a diverse community of over 11,500 international students from 152+ countries, with the opportunity to join 150+ clubs and societies.

Recognised in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (No. 118) and among the top 1% of universities worldwide, UCD is a state-of-the-art and green campus. UCD also places you in a safe and welcoming city as Dublin is one of Europe’s friendliest capitals that is home to global companies, a rich culture and an international airport that's only an hour away.

Global Reach, Local Welcome

With five UCD Global Centres (New York, Beijing, Delhi, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur), you will have the benefit of in-country guidance from first enquiry to graduation. 

Support at Every Step

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Plan Your UCD Journey

[Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements at UCD](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/ "Go to 'Entry Requirements at UCD' page")

[Tuition Fees

A Guide to UCD Tuition Fees for International Students](https://www.ucd.ie/students/fees/ "Go to 'A Guide to UCD Tuition Fees for International Students' page")

[Scholarships

Scholarships to support your UCD journey](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/scholarshipsfinances/scholarships/ "Go to 'Scholarships to support your UCD journey' page")

[Agents

Find an Agent to Assist You](https://www.ucd.ie/global/agents/ "Go to 'Find an Agent to Assist You' page")

[Campus Life

Join a society, try out a new sport and make new friends](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/campuslife/ "Go to 'Join a society, try out a new sport and make new friends' page")

[Accommodation

Guide to On-Campus & Off-Campus Accommodation](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/accommodation/ "Go to 'Guide to On-Campus & Off-Campus Accommodation' page")

[Visa & Immigration

Irish Immigration Legislation & Policy Guidelines](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studentimmigration/ "Go to 'Irish Immigration Legislation & Policy Guidelines' page")

[Health Insurance

Stay covered during your time at UCD](https://www.ucd.ie/global/offerholders/healthinsurance/ "Go to 'Stay covered during your time at UCD' page")

[About UCD

Everything you need to know about UCD](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/about-ucd/ "Go to 'Everything you need to know about UCD' 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

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of Higher Education Institutions Worldwide](https://www.ucd.ie/newsandopinion/news/2025/june/19/universitycollegedublinrisesto118inlatestqsworlduniversityrankings/ "Go to 'Top 1%' page")

[### Sustainability

UCD ranked among top 50 universities in the world](https://www.ucd.ie/global/sustainability/ "Go to 'Sustainability' page")

Strong Employment Outcomes

Preparing students for their future careers

[### 150+

Clubs and Societies](https://ucdsocieties.ie/ "Go to '150+ ' page")

Explore Your Study Options

[##### Undergraduate

Bachelor’s degrees and foundation pathways for international students.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/ "Go to 'Undergraduate' page")

[##### Graduate

Taught and Research Master's.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/graduate/ "Go to 'Graduate' page")

[##### Study Abroad and Exchanges

Spend a year or trimester at UCD.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studyabroadandexchanges/ "Go to 'Study Abroad and Exchanges' page")

Start Your Career in Dublin

The Stamp 1G, Ireland’s post-study work visa, allows you to stay in Ireland and launch a global career once you graduate.

Learn More

UCD is an international university where I can experience diversity of cultures. At the same time, it provides an advanced academic environment and abundant support for extracurricular activities and my career.

Xiangyu Zhan, China, MSc Digital Marketing

UCD is an international university where I can experience diversity of cultures. At the same time, it provides an advanced academic environment and abundant support for extracurricular activities and my career.

Xiangyu Zhan, China, MSc Digital Marketing

UCD is an international university where I can experience diversity of cultures. At the same time, it provides an advanced academic environment and abundant support for extracurricular activities and my career.

Xiangyu Zhan, China, MSc Digital Marketing

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Contact UCD Global

UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre (UCD International Office), Belfield, Dublin 4. T: +353 1 716 8500 | Location Map