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University College Dublin

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www.ucd.ie
D4, Ireland
201–250th in World University Rankings 2025
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    About

    Basic information and contact details for University College Dublin

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    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

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    International student percentage
    30% (1)
    student per staff
    Students per staff
    21.2 (1)
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    Student total
    24470 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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    Subjects Taught at University College Dublin

    See below for a range of subjects taught at University College Dublin

    Social Sciences151–175th

    • Sociology
    • Politics and International Studies
    • Geography
    • Communication and Media Studies

    Psychology201–250th

    • Psychology

    Physical Sciences201–250th

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
    • Physics and Astronomy
    • Mathematics and Statistics

    Life Sciences201–250th

    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Sport Science
    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences

    Law101–125th

    • Law

    Engineering151–175th

    • General Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    Education101–125th

    • Education

    Computer Science126–150th

    • Computer Science

    Clinical and Health176–200th

    • Medicine and Dentistry
    • Other Health

    Arts and Humanities176–200th

    • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy and Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Art, Performing Art and Design
    • Architecture

    Business and Economics126–150th

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Business and Management
    • Accounting and Finance

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