University College Dublin - UCD

UCD traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated 'The Idea of a University'. Since its start, the University College Dublin has played a central role in Ireland's advancement as a dynamic and highly successful European state and has established a long and distinguished tradition of service to scholarship and the community.

Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university situated on a spacious and leafy campus some 3 miles to the south of Dublin city centre. For students, both Irish and international, it is a supportive and stimulating environment perfect for spending a period of intellectual and personal development. UCD offers a lively campus community in which to live and study.

The University College Dublin has modern buildings and first class academic and sporting facilities. It has a busy extracurricular life and students are encouraged to become actively involved in the wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities available. UCD also has comprehensive student support services, including a student health centre, student advisors, counselling, and careers advisory facilities. 2000 spaces are available in student accommodation and assistance is provided by UCD's International Office to international students who seek accommodation off-campus.

University College Dublin is today a research-intensive university striving to advance knowledge through cutting-edge research and to communicate knowledge through excellence in teaching within a creative and collegiate environment. Through innovative links in Ireland and abroad, UCD has established exciting research partnerships and collaborations. The University College Dublin also maintains an active programme of exchange possibilities worldwide which enables students to study in a wide choice of different countries.