University College Dublin
About University College Dublin
Basic information and contact details for University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland's oldest universities, with a history dating back to 1854. It was originally founded as the Catholic University of Ireland by Cardinal John Henry Newman and was later re-established as University College Dublin in 1880.
UCD offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. At the undergraduate level, the university provides bachelor's degree programmes in agriculture, business, engineering, law, health and medicine, radiography, science and veterinary science among others.
For postgraduate students UCD offers a range of master's and doctoral programmes in arts and humanities, business, engineering and architecture, health and agricultural sciences, science, social sciences and law.
As a research-intensive university, UCD is involved in research in areas such as life sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, sustainability, social sciences, and humanities.
The university offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, providing students with opportunities to engage in cultural, sporting, and social events.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at University College Dublin
- International student percentage
- 35% (1)
- Students per staff
- 19.1 (1)
- Student total
- 25252 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at University College Dublin
See below for a range of subjects taught at University College Dublin
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology