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Dublin University College (UCD) — public non-profit university. It is located in Dublin, Ireland. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), Universitas 21, UCD is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 126 place in the world. The educational institution is in 201 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UCD does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
| Arts & Humanities | 112 |
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 161 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 166 |
| Engineering & Technology | 216 |
| Natural Sciences | 297 |

The academic calendar at UCD is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For residents of the EU, Switzerland and the UK, education at UCD is free. For everyone else, the tuition fee is approximately 2,271 USD. The university provides tuition help to some students through scholarships. They are available to both local and international students. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

To enroll in an undergraduate program at UCD, you must have a GPA of at least 2.1. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 90. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UCD for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 60. IELTS — 5.5 or higher. UCD provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
The campus of UCD is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. UCD regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

To stay in Ireland after graduation, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. It allows you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of UCD are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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