About us

Considered among the top 1% universities worldwide, UCD is a leading research-intensive public university, ranked #185 in QS 2020 World University Ranking, charted amongst the top 200 universities in the world. UCD also has bagged remarkable recognition of being selected as a top university for consecutive 3 years (2018 to 2020) in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. Established in 1854, and situated in Dublin, the university campus presently stretches across 133 hectares of scenic parkland offering best-in-class academic, residential, recreational and athletic infrastructure, and facilities to over 33,300 students from 136 countries. Students at UCD are taught with a practical learning approach having access to world-class teaching and research facilities, hi-tech laboratories, sports arenas, and much more; having a wide range of degree programs to choose from. UCD offers specialisations in Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Architecture, Social Sciences and Law, and Science; having 35 of its subjects ranked amongst the top 200. Known to be the largest university in Ireland, the university maintains strong ties with international and global entities exposing its students to high output real-world research, courses with internships, scholarships for international students, work placement, thus preparing students to be work-ready and secure best employment opportunities.