University College Dublin

The university places great emphasis on the internationalisation of the Irish student experience – preparing all UCD students for future employment and life that crosses borders, boundaries and cultures,  strive to give students a holistic education, instilling in them a desire to learn and create, to question and reason, to innovate and ultimately, to contribute to society at all levels, nationally and globally.

The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. UCD is also Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 30,000 students drawn from over 120 countries, and includes 5,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 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.

Advantage f University College Dublin (UCD)

• University College Dublin is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education rankings.
• The university was established in 1854 by John Henry Newman whose classic work The Idea of a University is a source of inspiration for UCD’s current educational philosophy.
• Today UCD is Ireland’s largest university with over 30,000 students.
• It is the most popular destination for Irish school-leavers and actively promotes university life as a journey of academic and personal discovery through its highly innovative and flexible UCD Horizons undergraduate curriculum.
• 25% of all postgraduate students in Ireland study in UCD.
• 28% of all doctoral students in Ireland are located in UCD.
• Last year 87% of UCD graduates used their education to move into employment or graduate study.
• UCD is Ireland's most popular University for international students with more than 5,000 international students. Currently, students from 127 countries are enrolled.
• 30% of international students in Ireland study in UCD.
• UCD is the national leader in research funding, attracting quality investment that has helped the university to establish a reputation as a world-class destination for leading researchers. The university has established four major interdisciplinary research themes that match Ireland’s needs and current global challenges.
• UCD keeps an external focus, seeking to lead and shape agendas through alliances and partnerships with its peers, nationally and internationally.
• UCD is located on a beautiful leafy 133-hectare campus close to Dublin’s city centre, which provides a mix of academic facilities, research institutes, libraries and archival collections, enterprise space, student villages, and sports and recreational facilities.
• UCD has a safe, modern campus that offers extensive accommodation options with 24 hour security.
• UCD has a number of notable alumni including James Joyce and five of the country's eleven Prime Ministers.
• More than 100 campus clubs that are a huge part of UCD's social life.
• An active Student Union that sponsors sports matches, films, concerts, parties and other social events.
• Cultural program of events for all international students.

Fees

Fees vary from course to course and can range from 11,885 -18,000 Euro annually.

Cost of Living

It is recommended that international students will need around 1,000 euro per month to cover accommodation and living costs, excluding their tuition fees.

Ranking of Universities

World University Rankings 2018     : 201-250

QS World University Ranking 2018 :     168

World Ranking                     :        266

Country Rank                       :        2

Financial Aid

• International applicants may seek financial aid in form of student loan/part-time job/scholarships.
• University College Dublin offers many awards like the President's Awards, UCD Ad Astra Academy recognizes high performing students on the basis of subject, student achievements, volunteering and more.
• The most popular scholarships offered by UCD are:
  • UCD Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships: These are based on academic merit and offered by the country or discipline.
  • University Scholars: 200 scholars are awarded every year based on their merit and performance.
  • The government of Ireland Scholarships for India
  • UCD CSC Scholarship Scheme
• These scholarships offer rebates up to 50-100% on tuition fee.
• There are many other sources for international students to fund studying in Ireland.

UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:

Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Health & Performance Science, Sport & Exercise Management, Psychology, Actuarial & Financial Studies, Quantitative Business: Business Analytics, Economics & Finance

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

In addition to Standard XII Average 95%, one year of a Bachelor degree programme (Average 60%) is normally required

Engineering & Architecture, Human Nutrition, Veterinary Nursing, Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences , Business, Law & Commerce

Average 90%*

Commerce (Average 85%) and Engineering (Average 80%) will consider applications on a case by case basis

Science, Computer Science, Agricultural Science, Animal Science – Equine, Dairy Business, Food Science, Economics, English, Film, History, International Languages, Social Science

Average 85%

BA Degree, English with Drama, Music, Planning Geography & Environment, Forestry, Horticulture & Agri-environmental Sciences

Average 75%

Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

In addition, please note that the equivalences shown are the minimum required to be eligible for consideration on a competitive basis. Entry requirements are reviewed on an annual basis.

Certain subjects may have additional requirements . For instance mathematics . Please refer university website for details.

Admission Requirments

POSTGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:

Holders of Bachelors and Masters Degrees with good grades from competitive and well ranked universities and colleges can be considered for entry to graduate degrees at UCD.

Taught Masters – Academic Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for entry to a taught Master’s Degree programme is a second class honours degree in a relevant subject.

Research Masters - Academic Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for entry to a Research Master’s Degree programme is a second class honours degree in a relevant subject. In addition course work and examinations may also be specified by the College at entry; normally these have to be satisfactorily completed in the first year of a Master’s degree programme.

Please refer to the relevant School or programme for more specific information on entry requirements for your chosen programme.

PhD Programmes - Academic Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter one of UCD’s PhD programmes, a candidate must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree. In some cases, a Master’s degree may also be required. In certain cases, a candidate may be able to provide other evidence to the School in order to satisfy the entry requirements of the programme.

It is recommended that applicants interested in research at Masters and PhD level should, in the first place, read the information available on the UCD website.

Secondly, applicants should review the website of the relevant School and College to ensure they are fully informed about the research objectives of the academic course concerned.  Prior to submitting an application it is essential that candidates make contact with potential supervisors.

University College Dublin English Language Requirements

Teaching in Irish Universities is normally through the medium of English, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language. Applicants must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English language through a recognised English language test, as outlined below.

Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree course.

INDIA Standard XII

English 80%

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

Some courses require a higher level of English language competency. Please check with the relevant UCD School.

University College Dublin Application Process

Undoubtedly the most diverse university in Ireland, UCD attracts a lot of international aspirants each year. Following should be kept in mind while applying for admission at University College Dublin:

• Application: Students can apply through an online application system.
• Application fee: 50 EUR
• Application deadline:
  • UG Courses- July end
  • PG Courses- Rolling basis or as specified by the program
• Application Requirements:
  • Official academic transcripts and mark sheets
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Two Letter of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume, CV or Portfolio (wherever applicable)
  • Copy of a passport

University College Dublin English Proficiency Requirements for International Students

The acceptable English test scores are: