
Students from the United States of America
A Guide for American Students

Study at one of the World’s Top Universities
Welcome to University College Dublin. UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, making it one of the best universities in Ireland for international students! There are approximately 30,000 students at UCD, and 30% are from outside Ireland. This is why UCD is known as Ireland's Global University.
UCD is located in one of the safest and most welcoming cities in the world, Ireland's capital city of Dublin. The main campus offers state-of-the-art learning and living facilities, close to the bustling city center and Ireland’s major business hubs. Learn how you can visit UCD Campus or take a UCD virtual tour today!
You can also chat directly to UCD students and find out more about student life in Ireland and at UCD.
We have over 1,500 students from the USA studying at UCD, and regularly host events specially for them, including a Super Bowl party and Thanksgiving celebrations. Our North America Global Centre, with representatives in New York City, Chicago, Nashville, and Seattle, is here to help you with any questions you might have.
Plan Your UCD Journey
Scholarships for American Students
North American Loans
Graduate Scholarships
- (opens in a new window)Brian Mullins Ambassador Award for Gaelic Games
- Global Excellence Scholarship
- (opens in a new window)Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
- UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship
- (opens in a new window)UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships
- (opens in a new window)Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship