Student Services
Healthcare and Student Services
Student Services
We recognise that studying at university can be both a brilliant and stressful time for students, and we have a great support network for students at UCD. From health services to specific programme advisers, student welfare and support is at the heart of what we do.
Student Advisers
Student Advisers provide support for all students throughout their university experience.
Each programme has a dedicated Student Adviser who is your gateway to support services. Additionally, there are Student Advisers attached to specific groups of students, such as mature and postgraduate research students. If you are experiencing any difficulties the Student Advisers will give you the time and space to talk things through.
Student Counselling
The UCD Student Counselling Service offer a free and confidential service staffed by professionally qualified psychologists and counsellors. It provides support for students when personal issues arise which affect their happiness, well-being, capacity to cope, relationships or learning.
Financial Support
For a variety of reasons, you may find yourself in need of financial support during your time at UCD.
This could be due to a limited income, unexpected events like illness or bereavement, or additional responsibilities such as childcare costs. Whatever the circumstance, financial pressure can have a serious impact on your student experience.
UCD may be able to offer support to help you through this difficult time.
Student Health Service
UCD Student Health Service provides an on campus primary care medical service for all students of UCD. Our staff of doctors, nurses and a part time psychiatrist offer professional, confidential care with a wide range of medical services available.
Alumni Buddy Programme
The UCD Alumni Buddy Programme links incoming international, graduate students with local UCD Alumni. The programme provides friendly support to students, especially just after they arrive in Dublin.
Students' Union
All UCD students are members of the Students' Union (UCDSU). The UCDSU International Students Co-ordinator works closely with UCD Global to promote events for international students. The UCDSU also have officers who provide welfare services and accommodation information. Their accommodation service will be available for new students, so if you intend staying off-campus, make sure you check out the UCDSU website.
Chaplains and Prayer Rooms
The university chaplains provide pastoral care, emotional support and spiritual accompaniment as well as acting as student advisers. They are available to all students during times of distress, illness and bereavement. Mass is celebrated daily (Monday to Friday) at lunchtime as well as on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. At St. Stephen’s Chaplaincy, you’ll find many groups and events exploring faith and spirituality as well as a Contemplation Room that is open to everyone. The chaplains offices can be found in the Health Sciences Building and in the Old Student Centre. Dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students are located in Woodview House on the Belfield campus and E123 in the Smurfit School, Blackrock.
