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UCD students can access disability support provided they have verified documentation.

Current Students: At UCD, we are committed to supporting students with disabilities throughout their academic journey. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to education by providing a range of in-class and exam support that help students meet their needs.

Incoming Students: UCD students can access disability support provided they have verified documentation. To ensure an easy transition into college life, we encourage all incoming students who wish to avail of disability support to contact us as early as possible. 

How to arrange Disability support.

International Students: All international students have the opportunity to receive in-class and exam support provided that they meet UCD’s eligibility criteria. Please note that the evidence of disability must be provided in English, and if not originally in English must be translated by a professional translator.

It is important to note that as a student in UCD you will be able to avail of the same support as other students with disabilities in Ireland. International students should note that the support available through your home institutions may be different from those available in UCD. Support in Ireland can differ to those available in other countries.

For example, extra time in exams is set nationally in Ireland at 10 minutes extra per hour. 

Please see the UCD Animals on Campus Policy. This policy details the University approach towards animals on Campus. The terms 'Emotional Support Animal' and 'Comfort Animal' are not recognised under current Irish legislation.

If you are a UCD student with disability support going on Erasmus or to Study Abroad and wish to seek advice on managing your disability while away please come to see us during our drop-in hours or email (opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)disability@ucd.ie to set up an appointment. 

For tips and guidance on studying abroad for students with a disability, you can check (opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)studee.

For information on what support may be available to you in the University in which you will be studying, please contact the disability services of that institution. UCD Global will also be able to advise you on who to contact or you may also wish to check the details of the disability team and disability support available in your host institution on the (opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)Inclusive (opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)Mobility Website.

UCD Global can also advise on any health insurance queries you may have. If you are traveling to Ireland and have any queries relating to your prescription please see the UCD Health Centre. 

Tips for navigating university with a disability

UCD Access and Lifelong Learning has prepared a selection of guides with tips for students on how to navigate university in relation to their disability. Click on the links to download guides on each of the following disabilities:

UCD Access and Lifelong Learning

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7123