Current Students
Source: https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/ Parent: https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=COURSES&AREA=AGF&LEVEL=GT
Supporting you Every Step of the Way
The Student Experience at UCD
UCD has so much to offer you, from fun orientation events to dedicated immigration advice and a range of academic supports.
Our campus is also home to world-class facilities, like modern libraries, lively social hubs and a large sports centre featuring two gyms and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Whether you have just arrived at UCD or you’re still settling into student life, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
On this page...
Orientation
Social and cultural events for international students starting at UCD. Make new friends and meet fellow international students!
Getting Started
[Visa and Immigration
Our guide for the Irish visa application process.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studentimmigration/ "Go to 'Our guide for the Irish visa application process.' page")
[Working in Ireland
Important employment information for international students.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/workinginireland/ "Go to 'Important employment information for international students.' page")
[Campus Life
UCD student facilities, clubs and societies.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/campuslife/ "Go to 'UCD student facilities, clubs and societies.' page")
[Global Guides
Friendly faces to help you settle in and thrive at UCD.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/globalguides/ "Go to 'Friendly faces to help you settle in and thrive at UCD.' page")
Learning Abroad & Volunteering
UCD students have the chance to spend a summer, semester, or year abroad. Start planning an exciting experience in one of our partner universities or volunteer overseas.
Learn Abroad Volunteer Overseas
Support Services
[Campus Support
On-campus emergency contacts and support.](https://www.ucd.ie/studentcentre/services/studentsupport/ "Go to 'On-campus emergency contacts and support.' page")
[Student Advice
From health services to student welfare.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/studentservices/ "Go to ' From health services to student welfare.' page")
[Academic Supports
Learn how we can support your academics and career.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/academicsupports/ "Go to 'Learn how we can support your academics and career.' page")
UCD Global Lounge
A welcoming space where you can chat with other international students, attend weekly events or organise your own. We also run a monthly Book Club, where we discuss books from great international authors.
Take the Next Step
Contact us today for more information or apply now.
Contact UCD Global
UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre (UCD International Office), Belfield, Dublin 4. T: +353 1 716 8500 | Location Map