UCD continues to rank in the top 1% World-wide of higher education institutions. Since 2017 UCD is No1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability. It is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and ranked No 1 in the US News & World Report's Best Global University Rankings 2020.
UCD provides students with an extensive range of degree programmes and opportunities to specialise later in their studies. Offering over 60 undergraduate courses spanning the Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Business, Sustainability, Science, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Architecture and Veterinary Medicine.
UCD being a University for All starts with our diverse admission pathways, providing opportunities for everyone to become part of the UCD Community. It is at the heart of our values and mission. In addition to leaving certificate points, UCD has 6 access progression routes into undergraduate degrees including;
HEAR
DARE
QQI/FET
Mature
University Access Progression
Open Learning Progression
UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with 27% international students and has 400 prestigious partner universities worldwide for student exchange programmes.
UCD provides a state of art learning facility with an excellent standard of teaching complemented by an equally high standard of support. The UCD Horizons programme allows each student the ability to customise their own degree by studying modules outside their chosen subject area.
The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares, offering world-leading facilities for students. Secure accommodation is mainly on campus and has recently been extended by 900 units. 1st year students get priority.
Sport and Societies are a key element of student life and UCD has 60 Sports Clubs and 90 Societies. UCD offers top class sporting facilities for all students.
See www.myucd.ie for virtual events and course information
Student guided virtual campus tours https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/
