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University College Dublin

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Ireland
201–250th in World University Rankings 2024
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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 Statistics

    A breakdown of the key statistics at University College Dublin

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    International student percentage
    25% (1)
    student per staff
    Students per staff
    20.7 (1)
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    Student total
    23405 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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    Subjects Taught at University College Dublin

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

    Engineering151–175th
    General Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    Chemical Engineering
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
    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
    Education101–125th
    Education
    Computer Science126–150th
    Computer Science
    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
    Clinical and Health176–200th
    Medicine and Dentistry
    Other Health