Marine Biology, Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Europe, United Kingdom (UK) (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)
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UCD is Ireland’s largest university. It’s home to over 33,000 students. The population includes over 8,000 international students from 136 countries. It was also the first university in Europe to open a Global Lounge. This hub for international students is a great place to meet other students from all over the world.
Forming global minds
UCD is Ireland’s most globally engaged
university with over 8,400 international
students from more than 136 countries.
It offers international students a home away from home, where you can study, socialise and develop new skills to prepare you for a successful career
World recognised
Degrees from UCD are accredited by the
world’s leading professional organisations
in medicine, architecture, engineering
and more. The UCD College of Business is
Ireland’s top business school and one of
only 88 schools in the world to hold triple
accreditation from AACSB (US), EQUIS
(Europe) and AMBA (UK).
UCD is ranked among the best universities in the world. It’s the most popular choice for international students studying in Ireland. Founded in 1854, UCD is one of the country’s oldest universities. It’s also its largest, offering a diverse range of degree programmes.
Originally known as the Catholic University of Ireland and subsequently as the Royal University, the university became UCD in 1908 and a constituent college of the National University of Ireland (NUI). In 1997, UCD became an autonomous university within the loose federal structure of the NUI and UCD students are awarded degrees of the National University of Ireland.
UCD is 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.
UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning – 14 subjects are ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2019). This quality of teaching is complemented by a high standard of support. Every incoming first year is assigned a peer mentor and there are student advisers for every programme.
Leader in research
UCD is one of Europe’s top researchintensive universities and a member of Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universities. UCD’s research programmes partner with over 350 companies worldwide and UCD has a number of leading research institutes and centres, which provide world-class facilities across a broad range of subjects.
UCD is the ideal place for you to launch your career. Many degrees offer internship or work placement opportunities. It has industry links all around the world. They include more than 1,200 multinationals based in Dublin. UCD runs exchange programmes with over 400 leading universities around the world. This gives you even more opportunities for international study.
On campus accommodation
International Study Centre students have the opportunity to join the student community at Belgrove Residence Hall. Located on UCD’s main Belfield campus, you will be in easy reach of University facilities and the International Study Centre.
Off campus accommodation
Self-catered accommodation is available two miles from UCD’s main campus. Located near the thriving seaside town of Blackrock and with regular buses into Dublin, you can enjoy an independent lifestyle whilst remaining well connected to campus.
Under 18s accommodation
If your programme starts before you turn
18, it is mandatory for you to stay in a
homestay. Homestays are a great way
for you to experience Irish culture whilst
living with someone local to the area.
Your homestay will be arranged through our approved third-party provider, ensuring you have somewhere safe to stay during your time at the International Study Centre.
The Student Health Service provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered students of the University.
Great location
Just four kilometres south of Dublin’s
vibrant city centre, UCD has one of the
largest urban campus in Europe, with 133
hectares of leafy parkland to explore.
Easy access
Despite its large size, everything you need
for student life is within easy access at
UCD. Alongside world-class academic
facilities, like the James Joyce Library, the
main Belfield campus offers a wide range of services, including restaurants, cafés, wellstocked shops and a campus bookshop.
The all new UCD Sport & Fitness gym and swimming pool is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin’s Southside on UCD campus. Enjoy Dublin South’s first ever 50 metre Olympic swimming pool. Spacious, clean and modern gym floors make it easy to get the results you want. Club members also enjoy a huge selection of over 140 free fitness classes per week including the world famous Les Mills fitness class experience. Getting fit, losing weight or toning up has never been easier.
You’ll find over 80 active student societies and 55 sports clubs on campus. There’s something for everyone, from canoeing to comedy to chemical engineering.
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