Dublin, Ireland | ucd.ie/global

Located just 4 miles from the center of Ireland’s capital city, UCD students have access to museums, nightlife, and internship and career opportunities right on our doorstep. Dublin has one of the youngest populations in Europe and this makes it an amazing city in which to attend college, with something always going on! UCD fosters an especially great international student support system with a global lounge, on-campus accommodation, and over 130 clubs and societies. UCD offers over 70 undergraduate degrees, including our Liberal Arts and Sciences program for students who may be undecided (unique entry pathway in Europe!) and many direct entry program options. Our entry requirements are transparent and are listed on our website for US applicants. We accept U.S. Federal loans and offer generous scholarships to 74% of our US applicants. Campus is 330 acres!

Representatives

Chelsea Weaver She/Her/Hers
Recruitment Manager, North America
206-953-5068
chelsea.weaver1@ucd.ie

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Suburban

Closest Airport (Distance)
DUB (11 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
18,000 / 33,000

Average Class Size
No Answer

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
NA / NA / 31%

Athletics Division
No Answer

Athletics League
No Answer

Average ACT / SAT
29 / 1290

Average GPA
3.63

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer

Deposits
No Answer

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Sometimes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Priority Deadline: Dec 1.
Regular Deadline: July 1 or until programs reach capacity

Transfer App Deadline
Same as for freshmen

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
A Separate Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Global Excellence
Scholarship: Dec 1,
International Student
Scholarship: July 1
(automatically considered)

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Same as for freshmen

Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/

Points of Pride

1. 31% of our student population are international students, which is part of what makes us Ireland’s Global University!

2. We are ranked #1 in Ireland for sustainability (QS World University Rankings) and Ireland is the 3rd safest country in the world (Global Peace Index).

3. Endless opportunities! No visa is required for U.S. citizens; you can avail of a 1-year stayback visa after graduation to gain work experience in Ireland.