University College Dublin (UCD)

University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland, founded in 1854 and among the world's top 200. UCD is strong in business, law, economics and international relations, with one of Europe's leading business schools (Smurfit) and a large international community.

A spacious Dublin campus, world-class research and industry links make UCD one of the best choices in Ireland.

Who University College Dublin (UCD) suits best:

• school graduates targeting Business who see studying abroad as a deliberate career step;
• undergraduates looking to transfer, and bachelor’s graduates applying for a master’s in their field;
• applicants choosing a university for a specific career: business, law, economics and international Relations are the strong areas of University College Dublin (UCD);
• students who value an international environment and teaching in English.

UCD - the largest university in Ireland:

• #173 in the world - QS World University Rankings
• The largest university in Ireland
• The Smurfit Business School with accreditations

UCD's spacious Dublin campus has libraries, research centers, sports facilities and residences.

UCD is strong in:

• Business (Smurfit)
• Law
• Economics
• International Relations
• Engineering

Admission is based on your diploma and IELTS/TOEFL. Master's admission is based on your bachelor's degree.

Admission to University College Dublin (UCD) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, Law, economics and international Relations — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Entirely in English.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for Ireland; the consular or migration authority makes the decision.

After 11 years of school. Yes, directly - no foundation. GPA and IELTS 6.0-6.5 decide.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation letter

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition applies; During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.

Country benchmark for Ireland. Tuition applies for non-EU students, plus expensive housing in Dublin. Scholarships exist - we'll advise.

When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.

UCD offers residences on its spacious Dublin campus.

Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.

After graduation. Yes, graduates have employment opportunities in Ireland.

The strong fields of University College Dublin (UCD) are business, Law, economics and international Relations. As at most universities in Ireland, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Ireland opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.