Transforming Learning
Ireland’s Most Globally Engaged and Research Driven University The educational environment at UCD is designed to stimulate students through flexible teaching and learning practise, and through a curriculum that is constantly updated by the latest research. Our students benefit from an education delivered by experts at the leading edge of their fields internationally.
UCD is one of Europe’s leading research intensive universities; a place where undergraduate education, master’s, PhD training, research innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. Our lecturers actively adopt a research-led approach aiming to teach our students the learning and skills required to contribute to society, whatever career path they take.
UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning. UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. Four subjects are ranked in the top 50 and 13 in the top 100 worldwide (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025).
