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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Indian students holding a valid Stamp 2 permission are permitted to take up part-time employment in Ireland. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during holiday periods.
Please note- Students with Stamp 2A permission are not allowed to work.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students can apply directly to UCD through its official application portal. The application process at University College Dublin involves creating an account, selecting your course, uploading transcripts and English proficiency scores, submitting a SOP and paying the application fee. For Sep 2027 intake, UCD application for Indian students will open on Oct 01, 2026.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
No, IELTS is not always compulsory for Indian students who scored at least 80% in English at the CBSE, AISSCE, CUSCE, or ISC level. This can satisfy UCD's English language requirement without a separate test.
But for Indian students who score less than 80% in English subject, they'll need IELTS or other English proficiency tests. The table mentioned below shows the English language score requirements for Indian students to study at University College Dublin-
Examining Body | Requirements |
|---|---|
6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band | |
TOEFL | 90 or 4.5 |
PTE- Academic | 63 |
Duolingo English Test | 120 |
Oxford Test of English | 140 |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
University College Dublin's Class 12 percentage depends entirely on the course. The average percentage required for UG admission for Indian students from CBSE or CISCE is between 65%-90%. The table below shows percentage of some programs at University College Dublin for Indian students-
| UCD Programs | Average Percentage Requirement |
|---|---|
| Business | 80% - 90% |
| Law | 80% |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | 70% |
| Social Sciences | 75% - 85% |
| Engineering | 80% |
| Health Science | 80% - 90% |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
University College Dublin's Class 12 percentage depends entirely on the course. The average percentage required for UG admission for Indian students from CBSE or CISCE is between 65%-90%. The table below shows percentage of some programs at University College Dublin for Indian students-
| UCD Programs | Average Percentage Requirement |
|---|---|
| Business | 80% - 90% |
| Law | 80% |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | 70% |
| Social Sciences | 75% - 85% |
| Engineering | 80% |
| Health Science | 80% - 90% |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Since UCD's admissions process looks for good applications rather than a single cutoff score, there are many steps Indian students can take-
- Start Early and Track Deadlines- Apply early for UCD's famous UG and PG courses as they close ahead of academic year's start. Applying early gives you time to gather transcripts, retake English tests if needed and fix documentation errors.
- Meet Subject-Specific Requirements- Before applying, check exact subject level requirements rather than relying only on overall percentage.
- Invest in Strong SOP- UCD's international admissions assesses applications individually rather than through single ranked lis
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
According to QS World University Ranking 2027, University College Dublin QS ranking is #2 in the Ireland and #100 in the world. University College Dublin world ranking had seen upward in QS rankings from #118 in 2026.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
According to QS World University Ranking 2027, University College Dublin QS ranking is #2 in the Ireland and #100 in the world. University College Dublin world ranking had seen upward in QS rankings from #118 in 2026.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The scholarship deadlines at University College Dublin varies by program. Deadlines for most scholarships has closed for 2026 intake.
Applications for 2027 intake scholarships will open around Oct 2026. Indian students must apply for the scholarships at least 3 weeks before the scholarship deadlines.
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