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 is located in Ireland's capital city of Dublin, home to the European headquarters of companies such as Google, Facebook and Stripe. Ireland is a hugely popular study destination for students from the European Union (EU) and is the only predominantly English-speaking country in the EU. There will be so many great career opportunities open to you upon graduating from UCD. In fact UCD is ranked number 1 in Ireland for graduate employability by QS World Rankings - and has been number 1 for five consecutive years!
With dedicated support for international students and a friendly, diverse campus culture, you’ll feel at home at UCD.
A qualification from UCD will be highly regarded by employers and industry and will equip you with the skills for future success. You will receive a world-class education at a more affordable cost than elsewhere in Europe.
All students from the EU who wish to apply for a Masters degree at UCD can visit the UCD Graduate Studies website for further information. EU undergraduate students must apply through the CAO.
As soon as you become a student at UCD, you can join the UCD Alumni Network, an online platform of alumni who you can connect with and ask for tips and advice about your programme, UCD and your future career!
UCD has a significant, global network of alumni living and working in the EU and in all corners of the world. Our alumni are proud to call UCD their university and say UCD has provided them with the opportunities and foundations of their career success.
