University College Dublin

University College Dublin is regarded for offering best degree programs at both UG and PG levels for its international students. UCD offers more than 130 UG and over 100 PG programs for its international students. The top programs opted by Indian students at UCD are listed below-

• MBA
• MS
• M.Sc.

The University College Dublin offers more than 490 programs, including UG and PG programs for its international students. UCD offers MBA for the duration of 11 months to 24 months. University College Dublin MBA first year tuition fee is EUR 38,860.

To be able to secure a seat at UC Dublin, Indian students are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each band or TOEFL score of 90 with no less than 21 in writing and 19 in every other section. DET Score of 120 is also accepted.

Business courses at UC Dublin require Indian students to have an 80% average in Standard XII for 2026 intake.  Also students need to score 80-85% in Mathematics in the class 12 

Yes the UCD Dublin first year retention rate is 95% and the university is very welcoming towards international students considering a quarter of its student body its made up by them while international academics make up 33% of faculty at the uni.

UCD Dublin four of its subjects rank in top 50 globally i.e including Veterinary Science, Petroleum Engineering, English Language & Literature and Nursing. Also in 2024 the Education course saw the largest percentage increase when it comes to applications received.  Business and Law, Economics and Finance, and Radiography were other popular courses with big increases.

There is a trimester system at University College Dublin and generally there are two main intakes available at this university. International students should apply when the applications open at this University. 

The applications for most of the graduate courses at UCD will open from Oct 1, 2026.  

There is a trimester system at University College Dublin and generally there are two main intakes available at this university. International students should apply when the applications open at this University. 

The applications for most of the graduate courses at UCD will open from Oct 1, 2026.  

University College Dublin graduates are in high demand all over the world. Top employers employ the University College Dublin graduates that are listed below-

• University College Dublin
• Bank of Ireland
• EY
• Deloitte
• Trinity College Dublin