University College Dublin is a research university in the city of Dublin. The university has 39,000 students, 1,500 faculty and staff, making it the largest higher education institution in Ireland.
United Kingdom, Dublin
Ireland's largest university.
Acceptance rate - 20%
Number of students - 39522Number of students - 39522
International students - 28%International students - 28%
#126 in the worldQS World University Rankings 2025
#2 in IrelandTHE World University Rankings 2024
#253 in the worldUS News Best Global Universities Ranking 2024
Quick Facts
Ireland's largest university.Ireland's largest university.
Acceptance rate - 20%Acceptance rate - 20%
Number of students - 39522Number of students - 39522
International students - 28%International students - 28%
About University
UCD is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities, where undergraduate, masters and postgraduate teaching, research, innovation and engagement with society form a dynamic range of activities.
Since its foundation, the University has made a unique contribution to the creation of a modern Ireland, based on successful engagement with Irish society at all levels and in all areas of endeavour. UCD's international standing has grown in recent years; it is now ranked in the top 1 per cent of higher education institutions in the world. UCD is also Ireland's most global university, with over 38,000 students from 152 countries, including over 5,000 students living outside Ireland. The University's main campus in Dublin occupies a vast 133 hectare parkland and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Science Centre, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business, UCD Moore Business Centre and the UCD Student Centre.
Academic Programs
Taught in English
UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences
29+ programs
Genetics
Human Nutrition
Biomedical Engineering
Agri-Environmental Sciences
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences
Crop Science
Dairy Business
Food & Agribusiness Management
Food Business with Chinese Studies
Food Science
Forestry
Medicine
Midwifery
Neuroscience
Nursing (Children’s & General)
Animal Science – Equine
Nursing (General)
Nursing (Mental Health)
Pharmacology
Physiology
Agricultural Science
Animal & Crop Production
Animal Science
Zoology
Physiotherapy
Plant Biology
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Nursing
Archaeology
City Planning & Environmental Policy
Computational Social Science
Criminology with Psychology
European Studies
Geography
Global Studies
Law (BCL)
Law Dual Degree – BCL/Maîtrise
Law with Economics
Law with French Law
Law with History
Law with Irish
Law with Philosophy
Law with Politics
Law with Social Justice
Politics & International Relations
Psychology
Social Justice
Social Policy
Social Policy & Sociology
Sociology
Sustainability
Sustainability with Environmental Sciences
Sustainability with Social Sciences, Policy & Law
UCD College of Arts and Humanities
22+ programs
Irish/Gaeilge
Languages, Linguistics & Cultures
Linguistics
Music
Music, Film & Drama
Philosophy
An Ghaeilge & An Cultúr
Art History
Celtic Civilisation
Classics (Greek & Roman Civilization, Latin & Greek)
Classics, Art History & Archaeology
Classics, English & History
English
English Literature
English with Creative Writing
English, Drama & Film
Film Studies
History
History & Politics
Irish Folklore
Irish Studies
Drama Studies
UCD College of Business
8+ programs
Bachelor of Commerce
Commerce International
Business & Law
Economics
Economics & Finance
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics
Diploma/Bachelor of Business Studies
Financial Mathematics
UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
7+ programs
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering with Architecture
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Architecture
Agricultural Systems Technology
Business, Social Science, Arts & Humanities
1+ programs
Foundation Program
Engineering & Sciences
25+ programs
Agricultural Science BAgrSc
Agricultural Systems Technology BAgrSc
Animal & Crop Production BAgrSc
Animal Science – Equine BAgrSc
Animal Science BAgrSc
Architectural Science BSc
Architecture BArchSc
Radiography BSc
Science BSc
Sports and Exercise Management BSc
Structural Engineering with Architecture BSc
Sustainability BSc
Biomedical Engineering BE
Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences BSc
Biosystems Engineering BE
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering BE
Civil Engineering BE
Computer Science BSc
Electrical Engineering BE
Food & Agribusiness Management BAgrSc
Food Business with Chinese Studies BAgrSc
Food Science BSc
Health and Performance Science BSc
Landscape Architecture BSc
Mechanical Engineering BE
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Closed
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Deadline:
15 Jul, 2025
Open
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Deadline:
15 Jul, 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
English Language Level
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
51
Pearson PTE
45.4
Duolingo
95
Foundation
Basic Requirements
GPA
4.0
English Language Level
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
37
Pearson PTE
40.8
Duolingo
80
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply University College Dublin
1
Exploring the programme and selecting a course
Select the course you are interested in from the catalogue on the University's website.
2
Application deadlines
Applications will be accepted from October of the previous year. The deadline for submission of the application is 1 July of the year of admission.
3
Online application preparation
Go to the selected course page in the catalogue and click ‘Apply’. Complete the application form via the online portal.
4
Оплата регистрационного сбора
Pay the registration fee of €60 at the time of application (Visa, Mastercard or Laser). Without payment, the application will not be processed.
5
Uploading of necessary documents
Upload academic documents through the portal. If the documents are not in English, attach official translations.
6
Obtaining a list of required documents
After submitting your application, check your email for a list of required documents. Upload them through the portal as soon as possible.
7
Waiting for a decision
A decision on enrolment will be made within 4 weeks of application.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Annual tuition fee
$38,350/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation (per year)
$15,700/year
Food (per year)
$5,230/year
Transport (per year)
$520/year
Telecommunications (per year)
$628/year
Scholarships
• Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship
