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University College Dublin - UCD
Dublin
Higher Education

About Us

UCD is Ireland's largest university and one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.

Six Colleges and their constituent Schools make up the academic structure of UCD: 

Why Us?

World Class Education
UCD is at the forefront of global knowledge, with a curriculum constantly informed by the latest research and driven by lecturers at the cutting edge of their disciplines. The curriculum can be adapted to your personal preferences through the unique flexibility of UCD Horizons.

Excellent Job Prospects
92.5% of recently surveyed honours degree students entered employment or graduate study within 9 months of leaving UCD.
Study Abroad
UCD has over 400 exchange partners worldwide and offers students opportunities.
Facilities
UCD offers a choice of over 150 clubs and societies, a cinema, student residences, unrivalled sports facilities and a 50 metre swimming pool.
Location
Located just 5km from Dublin City, UCD is a leafy, state of-the-art campus with woodland walks and several attractive lakes.

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