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Join a Thriving International Graduate Study Community
Study at a World-Class University in Dublin
Join a global graduate community at University College Dublin (UCD), ranked 118th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Learn from leading academics, collaborate across disciplines, and build a career that can take you anywhere!
Why UCD for your master’s?
- Global Reputation: A world-ranked university with impact across research and industry.
- Outstanding Student Experience: Beautiful campuses, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant international community.
- Career Focus: Strong employer links, real-world projects, and tailored career support.
Our Taught and Research Master’s, and Doctoral programmes are all led by experts and designed to give you real choice and flexibility.
Passport to Global Opportunity
At UCD, we believe postgraduate study is an opportunity to turn knowledge into impact. Every programme supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inviting you to deepen your skills while contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Global Employability and Career Pathways
Our programmes are designed in partnership with industry and informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring that graduates leave not only with advanced expertise but with the professional skills, networks, and confidence to thrive anywhere in the world.
If you want to remain in Ireland after graduation, eligible international graduates may apply for a two-year stay-back visa to gain work experience.
What Can I Study?
The best international students from around the world study at UCD because it is one of world's top universities. Explore the wide range of programme options for graduate students below, and embark on an education that will ensure you have future career success.
- Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
- Architecture, Planning & Urban Studies
- Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Sciences & Pharmaceutical
- Business & Management
- Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Culture, Ethnicity & Identity
- Development & Humanitarian Action
- Education
- Energy
- Engineering
- Finance, Economics & Accounting
- Geography & Climate
- Geology & Earth Sciences
- Health & Medicine
- History & Archaeology
- Human Rights & Social Justice
- Information & Library Studies
- International Relations & Conflict
- Journalism
- Languages & Linguistics
- Law & Criminal Justice
- Literature, Drama & Film
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
- Media Studies & Communication
- Music
- Nursing
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Philosophy
- Physics, Nanotechnology & Space Science
- Politics & Public Policy
- Psychology
- Sociology, Social Work & Social Policy
- Sustainability & Environment
- Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science
Country Specific Information (A-Z)
Looking for more details? Use our A–Z tool to find country-specific information, or get in touch with our friendly team through the enquiry form.
Pathways to Academic Success
Want to Study at UCD in 2026?
Applications to study at UCD next year are now open! To help inform your decision, we have made all of our downloadable brochures available on one page.
