University College Dublin

According to QS, University College Dublin is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning. Furthermore, four of the University College Dublin’s subjects are ranked in the Top 50 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023. The four subjects of UCD that are ranked in the top 50 are:

• Library & Information Management: 23
• English Language & Literature: 39
• Veterinary Science: 39
• Petroleum Engineering: 40

Read: University College Dublin Rankings

The University College Dublin takes approximately two weeks before making a decision on the applications that have been completed and submitted. However, this can take longer during peak times. The applications are processed in the order they are completed. In all cases, UCD recommends that an applicant must apply to his / her chosen course early, especially if the admission has to be taken into a competitive programme and a visa is required to study in Ireland. Read: Know all about Ireland Student Visas

The cost of an MSc in Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) at UCD for international students is Euro 27,720 per year. In INR, this amount is around 24 Lacs for first-year. Besides the tuition fee, students are required to pay the expenses of hostel & meals, transportation, books and supplies, social life, etc. These other expenses will be around INR 12 Lakh.

The University College Dublin admission requirements for MSc in Business Analytics course are given below:

• A minimum second class honors primary degree or equivalent that includes quantitative techniques including Engineering, Computer Science and other Sciences. The applicants who have Business Studies background must have taken MIS-Management Information Systems subjects, Maths or other quantitative courses
• An applicant may be asked for GMAT or GRE score at the director’s discretion
• English language test scores
• Academic Transcripts
• CV
• Two references, preferably one professional and academic

The University College Dublin is ranked at #33 in the Business Analytics Global Rankings given by a major university ranking platform. According to the latest graduate outcomes survey, 97% of MSc in Business Analytics graduates of UCD were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. The companies that hire MSc in Business Analytics graduates are Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, etc.

MSc in Business Analytics at the University College Dublin for full-time international students is €24,800 for academic year 2024/25. This roughly accounts to INR 22 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fees, students are required to pay the amount for other expenses like hostel & meals, books and materials, mobile, etc. The amount for these other expenses will be around INR 12 Lakh. The duration of the MSc in Business Analytics course is 12 months.

MBA course at UCD has been consistently featured in global rankings over the last ten years and is ranked in the Global Top 100 as per an major ranking publication.  The duration of the full-time MBA course at UCD is 12 months. Apart from this, 90% of MBA students are employed within 3 months. Over the last few years, MBA graduates have secured roles in the organizations like Google, EY, Amazon, Facebook, LinkedIn, KPMG, Accenture, etc.

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To take admission to the UCD MBA course, students are required to submit a valid GMAT score. The preferred minimum GMAT score required at UCD to pursue an MBA course is 600. However, according to the MBA class of 2022/23, the average GMAT score was 680 and the average work experience was 7 years.

According to the academic year 2019/20, the University College Dublin is proud to have more than 850 Indian students. UCD is a global university in Ireland and is the most popular destination for international students. It is home to over 35,000 students. Over 9,500 of the students at UCD come from outside of Ireland. Furthermore, UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutes worldwide.

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