Students from Turkey
A Guide for Turkish Students
A Welcome to Students from Turkey
Your Journey Starts Here - Ireland's Global University!
Thinking about studying in Ireland? University College Dublin (UCD) pairs a safe, English-speaking country with a truly global campus and strong links across Asia. If you want internationally recognised degrees, great graduate outcomes and a warm community, Dublin, and UCD, are a exceptional fit.
Why choose UCD?
Our reputation: UCD’s global standing is reflected in its position at #118 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings and its reputation for research-led teaching. Employers consistently look to UCD graduates, with the University leading in Ireland for graduate employability.
Our Turkish student community: There is a long tradition of Turkish students studying at UCD. In the current academic year, 71 students from Turkey are studying at UCD.
Student Support: UCD’s Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Global Centre is based in Dubai, with staff dedicated to partnerships and student support in Turkey and across the wider region.
Scholarships: UCD Global lists scholarships open to Turkish applicants, including the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship, as well as other funding information specific to Turkey. UCD works closely with the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme in Turkey. This scholarship funds studies for Turkish scholars in EU countries, helping build capacity for EU-related expertise in Turkey.
Welcoming campus life: With modern facilities, 80+ student societies (including International Students’ Society) and easy access to the city, UCD makes it simple to settle in and get involved.
Connections and the UCD Alumni Network: Alumni host talks and meet-ups, offer mentoring and career advice, and open doors to internships and roles in leading organisations.
A Green Campus
UCD’s Belfield campus is spacious, modern and just south of the city centre. You’ll study in English and build international friendships, all while enjoying Ireland’s renowned hospitality. UCD Smurfit School’s dedicated graduate campus in Blackrock, 15 minutes from our Belfield campus, offers a close-knit international business community, world-class faculty, industry links, and modern facilities, set in a leafy coastal location.
