Global Partnerships
Building Strategic Alliances for Mobility, Scholarships and Research
Ireland's Global University
As Ireland’s Global University, UCD is committed to fostering international collaboration in research, teaching, and mobility. Our global partnerships connect students, researchers, and institutions across more than 55 countries, enabling the exchange of knowledge and ideas that address global challenges. With over 480 partner institutions worldwide, UCD provides a truly international environment where innovation and engagement thrive, reflecting the University's strategic vision of Irish Roots, Global Reach, which celebrates UCD’s heritage while deepening our global connections and impact.
Our Global Partnerships
UCD Partner Universities
Royal College of Surgeons and UCD Malaysia campus (RUMC)
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) (formerly Penang Medical College), Malaysia, offers students a unique medical programme where they study in both Malaysia and Ireland. It is wholly-owned by UCD and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), and became the 10th institution awarded Foreign University Branch Campus status in Malaysia in 2018.
UCD’s Joint International Colleges in China
UCD’s three joint international colleges in China are pillars of our global engagement strategy. Beijing-Dublin International College (BDIC) at Beijing University of Technology, Chang’an-Dublin International College of Transportation (CDIC) at Chang’an University and Guangzhou-Dublin International College of Life Science and Technology (GDIC) at South China Agricultural University each offers dual-degree programmes in Beijing, Xi’an and Guangzhou directly overseen by UCD and our partner universities.
Visiting UCD
UCD welcomes many international visitors, including representatives from existing partner institutions, potential new partners, Ambassadors and senior political figures.
If you intend to visit UCD as a representative of your university, government or embassy, please complete the UCD Incoming Visit Request form at least four weeks before your intended date of travel.
The Global Partnerships team will then liaise within the University to match visit requests with University personnel and advise the sender of the outcome of the request. Although all requests are considered carefully, the University is unable to service all requests.
Propose a Partnership
The Global Partnerships team will liaise within the University to match your requests with University personnel and advise you on the outcome of your request. Although all requests are considered carefully, the University is unable to service all requests. Read the UCD partnership approval process.