UCD, Ireland's leading university, is ranked among the world's top 100 universities and has a broad range of high-quality educational offerings for students from the United States. UCD is already proud to welcome many American students across the full range of its academic programmes and we hope that you will consider continuing your education with us. 

• Why Choose UCD?
• American Students at UCD
• Liberal Arts & Sciences Program
• Other Degree Programmes Available
  
• Undergraduate Program Application
• Language Requirements
• Graduate Program Application
• Graduate Programs (Master's / PhD)

Why Choose UCD?

• One of the world’s top 100 universities 
• Ireland’s largest and most international university
• Emphasis on Research and Innovation
• Highly flexible undergraduate curricula, structured graduate programs
• Safe, modern campus offers extensive accommodation options with 24 hour security
• Located in Dublin city, Ireland’s capital
• Easy access to the Wicklow Mountains, ‘The Garden of Ireland’
• Guaranteed on-campus housing
• 1 hr flight from London
• Only Irish university with a dedicated International Student Centre
• Cutting edge sports facilities

UCD International will be visiting the USA

April 21st Stanford Breakfast Seminar for Independent Education Consultants & College Admissions Counselors
April 21st Stanford, Irish Universities Breakfast Event for Independent Education Consultants  & College Admissions Counselors
April 25th Irish Universities Workshop for College Admissions Counselors & Reception
April 26th & 28th Event for students, parents and counselors - Irish Universities Open Houses Chicago, April 26 & 28, 2012

American Students at UCD

There are currently 685 American students at UCD.   230 are single semester study abroad. 19% of the student body at UCD are international students.  They are widely spread across all Colleges and Schools with a heavy concentration in Arts, Celtic Studies & Human Sciences and Business.

If you have any queries about our programmes, feel free to contact the UCD Office in the United States and we will be happy to help you. 

2012 UCD Open Days for American Students

Friday, June 15th
Monday, July 2nd
Friday, August 3rd


Students should contact Joanne Reilly joanne.reilly@ucd.ie for more information.

Find the right UCD Program for you

• UCD's pioneering four-year Liberal Arts and Sciences Program
• Full degree opportunities for students who want to specialise in one of our excellent three and four-year Bachelors programs
• One and two-semester Study Abroad and Junior Year Abroad Programs
• A world-class suite of Masters and Doctoral programs

If you are interested in STUDY ABROAD please click here. 
If you are from within the EU please click here
If you are from a Non-EU country other than USA please click here

 

Degree Programs Available

For students who have already selected their degree path before they apply to UCD, details on the programs on offer can we found at this link www.ucd.ie/horizons

Degree programs are available in UCD's 7 Colleges

UCD College of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine
UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies
UCD College of Business and Law
UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
UCD College of Health Sciences
UCD College of Human Sciences
UCD College of Science

Liberal Arts & Sciences Program

The UCD Liberal Arts & Science Program is a four year degree that mirrors the American educational system. Click here for the program outline. You are offered the time and space to explore different areas of study and interest, while you build your stage one degree requirements, before settling on your degree of choice in year two or three.  

Arts (BA), Social Science (BSocSc) and Business (BComm) degrees can be declared at the end of your second year at UCD.  If your choice is a Science (BSc) degree, this must be declared at the end of first year.

 

Undergraduate Program Application

Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is SAT score 1500 and high school GPA 3.00

However, UCD Programs categorised as Highly Competitive would generally require a standard in excess of the min entry requirements listed.

Note: UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science (including Radiography BSc, and Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences BSc) and UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science (Physiotherapy BSc) only consider applications submitted via authorised educational agents. For more information please contact our North American agent, The Atlantic Bridge Program (www.atlanticbridge.com)

The following supporting documentation should be scanned to the online application account or forwarded to Admissions:

• High School transcript including final year results
• For those completing current year exams: mid-year report/transcript including current GPA
• College Board SAT and/or AP scores (College Board ID: 6675)
• ACT scores (ACT Code: 5512)
• Reference Letters (one from college counsellor and one from a teacher)
• Personal Statement

The online application facility (www.ucd.ie/apply) opens 01 November, prior to entry. The online application fee is €45. Applications are accepted and assessed on a rolling basis until 01 July. However, we recommend students to apply as early as possible as popular programs tend to fill quickly.  There are rolling admissions at UCD with a 2-3 week turnaround time.

Copies of transcripts will suffice for assessment purposes however original transcripts must be provided and verified prior to registration.

Please note that students awaiting results of the High School examinations may apply and could be made a `conditional offer'.

Language Requirements

American students are not required to meet the Other Language or the Irish Language requirement, except where a specific language requirement is indicated as is the case with the following programs:

BCL/Maîtrise: French HB3

Law with French Law: French HB3

Commerce International: French language combination min HC3 in French required.

However, American students must achieve a C grade in high school English.

Graduate Program Application

Holders of Bachelors, and Masters degrees with good grades from competitive and well ranked universities and colleges in North America may be considered for entry to graduate degrees at UCD.

To apply for a Graduate Taught program please click here

Please note that applications are accepted from October of the previous year of study and candidates will be notified of the status of their application within 4 weeks of application.

If you are interested in applying to the UCD Graduate School of Arts & Celtic Studies please click here.

Graduate Programs (Master's / PhD)

It is recommended that applicants interested in research at Masters and PhD level in the first instance, should read the information available at www.ucd.ie/research.

Secondly, applicants should review the website of the relevant School and College to ensure they are fully informed about the research objectives of the academic concerned.  Prior to submitting an application it is essential that candidates make contact with potential supervisors.

Holders of Bachelors and Masters degrees with exceptional grades from competitive Universities and Colleges in USA will be considered for entry to Masters and PhD research at UCD.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The above information is only relevant to FULL DEGREE applicants from USA.

If you are interested in STUDY ABROAD please click here. 
If you are from within the EU please click here
If you are from a Non-EU country other than USA please click here

US Financial Aid (FAFSA Code: 010188)

American citizens and permanent residents attending UCD are eligible to receive Federal Student Aid from the US Department of Education. UCD participates in the Direct Loan and PLUS loan programs, and most students are able to finance their entire education costs (including tuition, fees, room and board, transportation and books) through a combination of these programs. Private educational loans are also available. For further information on financial aid, please see www.ucd.ie/international