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Students from India

A Guide for Indian Students

Your Journey Starts Here - Ireland's Global University!

At University College Dublin (UCD), you’ll join a global community of over 11,500 international students from 152 countries, all thriving in one of Europe’s safest and most welcoming capital cities.

Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide and rising to 118th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, UCD offers a world-class education in a vibrant, supportive environment. Our modern, green campus in Dublin blends state-of-the-art facilities with a strong sense of community, giving students the space they need to learn, connect, and grow.

UCD has a long and proud history of engaging with India with one distinguished former student, V.V. Giri, going on to become the fourth president of India. Indeed, we encourage all our students to “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow”.

UCD is Ireland’s leading university for graduate employability, with strong links to top employers across business, tech, health, and the creative industries. Whether you're aiming for further study, an international career, or to start something of your own, UCD gives you the tools and networks to succeed.

To learn more about Indian student community, please visit the (opens in a new window)IndSoc Facebook page or connect with our team in Delhi.
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UCD Indian Society

UCD Indian Society is a vibrant UCD society that aims to bring people together of various nationalities to learn and celebrate the traditions and cultures of India.

Testimonials from Indian Parents

Hear from Indian parents on why they chose to send their children to University College Dublin.

Explore Your Study Options

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The reason I chose UCD is because of the emphasis on pragmatic learning as well as the wide range of extracurricular activities and societies available for students.
Kanistha Setia, India, Bachelor of Commerce
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Having known the contribution UCD has made to Ireland and the world through the quality of education, I wanted to discuss, learn and compete with other innovative minds in a dynamic learning environment, with the best and most expert professors.
Rebecca Rebello, India, MEngSc Food Engineering
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One of the best things about coming to UCD for me has been meeting amazing like-minded people who I can already call friends just a month in.
Anamta Atiq, India, Global Excellence Scholar, Law
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