University College Dublin

University College Dublin is the best university for international students in Ireland. 9,500 students from more than 152 countries study at UCD. Applications for UCD open on 1 October each year. 

There are many career opportunities open to you when you graduate from UCD. We are ranked number 1 in Ireland for graduate employability by QS World Rankings. UCD has been number 1 for five consecutive years.

UCD is the most international university in Ireland and welcomes hundreds of new international students every year. Our 300,000 + alumni can be found in over 180 countries. Visit our UCD Global Alumni page and hear from UCD alumni who recently graduated from UCD and are enjoying career success all over the world!

At UCD, we offer a range of supports for students, such as a network of Student Advisers, the Student Health and Counselling Service, the Chaplaincy, and disability services offered via the Access and Lifelong Learning Centre.  

The UCD Global Experience Team provides information, guidance and support on the international elements of the student experience. This could include support with complex immigration queries, cross-cultural advice, assistance during a crisis, dealing with culture shock or settling into life in Ireland.

We encourage you to engage with other international students through our Facebook group and our Instagram account.

If you are a current student at UCD and you have a query relating to your student experience, please review the sections below. You may also submit a query via the UCD Global Student Connector.

 

 

Scholarship

UCD Scholarships for International Students

There are a range of scholarships available for international students studying at UCD. Before applying for a scholarship, you must first apply online to your chosen UCD programmes at www.ucd.ie/apply.

When you have been offered a place in an eligible UCD programme, you can then apply for the scholarship of your choice.

UCD Global also offers international students a number of 50% and 100% Global Excellence Scholarships. 

All available scholarships for international students are listed below, once you choose your country from the drop-down menu. You will also find a helpful, step-by-step guide to applying for your scholarship.

The International Student Scholarship Terms and Conditions are here: International Student Scholarship T&Cs.

UCD Global Scholarships

The scholarships administered by UCD Global are for students who will be charged non-EU fee rates. If a student is charged EU fees following an assessment, they are not eligible for the scholarships advertised through UCD Global (though they may still be eligible for other UCD scholarships). For queries on this, please contact UCD Global.

Please visit our Living Costs page for helpful information on budgeting and planning ahead for student costs in Dublin. 

Programs

Dublin, Ireland

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