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Welcome to UCD Graduate Admissions

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UCD is ranked in the top 1% of Higher education institutions worldwide with top class academic graduate programmes. Graduate students at UCD enjoy world-class facilities and services to support their studies.

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UCD Micro-credentials are now available
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UCD Micro-credentials are now available

Find your short, accredited course today!

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HCI & Springboard + Funded Courses
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HCI & Springboard + Funded Courses

Springboard+ Upskilling Initiative

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UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning.
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Reasons to Study at UCD

# 118th
UCD is ranked 118th in the world according to QS World University Rankings 2026 and is the largest english speaking university in the EU.
#1 Graduate Education
UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with 19% of Ireland's Taught Master's student (source: HEA Enrolment Trends)
#1 Sustainability
UCD is ranked No.1 in Ireland and 49th in the world for sustainability according to the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026.
#88th Careers
UCD is ranked in the top 100 worldwide at 88th globally for employability outcomes for graduating students (Source: QS World University Rankings 2026).
#1 Global Networks
UCD is the most connected and networked university with government, industry and society in Ireland.

UCD Graduate Admissions

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
(If you are an international student please visit UCD Global)
T: +353 1 716 7777