We welcome mature applicants and can assist you during your the application process and throughout your time as a UCD student. Don't worry that you will be the only mature student - we admit hundreds of mature students each year and there is an active mature students society.
The following are some useful sources of assistance.
UCD Mature Students Website
On these pages you will find full details of the application procedure, including Programme Specific InformationRequirements for each Course, Access Routes and more.
Events for Mature applicants
In order to make it easier for you to access the information you need, we offer dedicated Mature Student advice as part of the UCD Open Day. We encourage you to come along and explore the UCD campus and what it has to offer.
The Open Day also gives you the opportunity to talk to academic staff from different areas of study as well as staff from the Access Centre and Admissions.
(opens in a new window)UCD Open Day:
Saturday 12 November 2022
Smaller events will also run throughout the year where you can find out more specific information on the area you are interested in. Please see the (opens in a new window)UCD website for details.
Information Service for Mature applicants
UCD Registry - Admissions is available to help with the application process and offers a dedicated advice service for mature applicants.
Please contact us www.ucd.ie/askus
Mature Student Advisor
UCD has a student advisor specifically designated for mature students. The role of the Mature Student Advisor’ is to support mature students in enrolling and succeeding at university. The Advisor can provide support and advice to students during their time in college.
The services include:
- Pre-Entry Writing Skills Course
- Academic, Personal and Social Advice Service
- Financial and Resource Referral and Supports
- Mature Student Orientation Day
- University Skills Seminars and Workshops
- Close links with UCD’s Mature Student Society
Emma Somers, Mature Student Advisor
Access & Lifelong Learning Centre, First Floor, James Joyce Library Building.
Tel: +353-1-716 7123; Email: emma.somers@ucd.ie
Other Supports
Mature students can also avail of the many other student supports available in UCD such as:
A full list of UCD Student Supports, available to all UCD students, can be found here.