Shape your Future with a UCD Masters
University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most international university, offering an unparalleled graduate education experience. Established in 1854, UCD boasts a vibrant student community of over 38,000, including more than 11,000 international students from 152 countries. As Ireland's leader in graduate education, UCD is home to over 12,000 graduate students, including 2,000 engaged in groundbreaking research. UCD attracts students with its world-renowned teaching, cutting-edge research, and an extensive portfolio of programmes recognised and respected by employers and academic institutions worldwide.
Applications for Master's programmes open on 1st October. For more details, please visit our Applications FAQ page.
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Funding & Scholarships
UCD’s commitment to attracting top students is evident in its scholarship offering which is the largest offered by an Irish university to international students. The following scholarships and funding opportunities are available to EU students applying to UCD.
UK students qualify for EU tuition fees at UCD. Please see here for further details. EU postgraduate students can avail of the SUSI grant. Students from Germany can avail of grants to study in Ireland please see here. Students from Italy can apply to the Fondo Studio – Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile Universale (Department for Youth policy and Universal Civil Service), more information is available here.
Please contact us by email or arrange a video call to discuss funding opportunities further.
I wanted to study at UCD because the university contributes to the advancement and betterment of society in various sectors like IT, food and pharmaceutical, health and environment. UCD has a splendid combination of state-of-the-art facilities along with global scholars and researchers who work to bring the best out of students. Working in such a professional atmosphere will improve and strengthen my academic and technical skills.
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Why UCD is the Best University in Ireland for International Students
UCD is the most international university in Ireland and welcomes hundreds of new international students every year. Our 300,000 + alumni can be found in over 180 countries. Visit our UCD Global Alumni page and hear from UCD alumni who recently graduated from UCD and are enjoying career success all over the world!
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