| Year Founded Location Location Type Institution Type Institution Website Institution Phone Number General Admissions Email Undergraduate Population Postgraduate Population | 1854 Dublin, Ireland Suburban Public International University https://www.ucd.ie +1 646 690 9025 [email protected] 19,000 8,000 |
North American Representatives
| Shannon Farrelly Regional Director (646) 690-9025 [email protected] Location: New York, NY | Jim Pierson Senior Regional Manager, North America (847) 373-6731 [email protected] Location: Chicago, IL | |
Bridie Troy Admissions Manager [email protected] Location: Chicago, IL | Kendall Hook Engagement Manager (646) 280 7000 [email protected] Location: Nashville, TN | |
Chelsea Weaver Recruitment Manager (650) 255 8532 [email protected] Location: Seattle, WA | Tessa Rendina Admissions Officer [email protected] Location: Harrisburg, PA | |
Sarah Keniston Admissions Officer [email protected] Location: Boston, MA |
Admissions, Academics, and Finances
| Admission Requirements | Admissions are based on academic achievement and the course a student applies to – minimum requirements are a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0. Full requirements available at: http://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/ |
| Application Dates and Deadlines | Date Open – October 1st Priority Deadline – December 1st Final Deadline – July 1st Decisions are rolling with typical turnaround time of 6 weeks |
| How to Apply | Common Application Direct Application at www.ucd.ie/apply |
| Standardized Testing Policy | UCD is test flexible – many courses are accessible without any standardized exams but some will require either ACT, SAT, or AP exams. See our Testing Policy FAQ. |
| Key Undergraduate Academic Programs | English Literature Politics & International Relations Business and International Business Biology Computer Science |
| Key Graduate Academic Programs | Master of Library and Information Science Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Environmental Science MFA Creative Writing Master of Politics and International Relations |
| Tuition & Fees (Appx. USD) | $24,000 (Arts) or $29,000 (STEM) |
| Cost of Living (Appx. USD) | $16,000 |
| Scholarships | International Student Scholarship – automatic award based on academic achievement, awards range from 10-40% of tuition Global Excellence Scholarship – awards up to 100% of tuition, with a separate application due February 1st |
Important Information
UCD is in the top 1% of universities worldwide and has been the #1 university in Ireland for graduate employability for 4 years in a row. A world class institution with degree programs in any area, a thriving campus, and the top ranking in Ireland for graduate employability, UCD is an excellent choice for students to explore international education.
Most courses are direct entry, with options for 3 year degree programs, and no general education requirements. Students can also enter undergraduate professional programs in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Law.
Our most popular program for US students is Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is most similar to a US undecided course – students have the flexibility they’d expect in the US system, but can progress into almost any degree program at UCD!
Information for Counselors
We take part in two counselor tours that happen every year at the end of February or early March – check out our Counselor Information Page for more information.