University College Dublin

Yes, University College Dublin offers a range of scholarships for international students admitted to the university. The university offers international students a number of 50% and 100% Global Excellence Scholarships. Besides, the university sponsored scholarships, there are many external funding agencies offering lucrative scholarships to study in Ireland. 

University College Dublin takes admission through online mode. International students can apply for their desired course by using UCD's application portal. International applicants should check the minimum eligibility before applying for any programme at UCD. University College Dublin is very popular among international students and one of the most sough-after universities in Ireland. 

University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities. UCD is known for a dynamic environment of activity for undergraduate education, Masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement. The universtiy offers hundreds of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels through its six academic colleges. The six academic colleges of UCD are given below. 

Dublin City University and University College Dublin are both prestigious and popular among international students. Below table provides you the broad difference between these two universities:

*this classification is listed by taking MSc Computer Science as base course in both the universities.

India's fourth President, Varahagiri Venkata Giri, was an alumnus of University College Dublin. This scholarship is granted in his honour to successful applicants from India who are eligible to pursue a full-time course here. This covers around 50 to 100% of the students' tuition costs. More information on the same can be found on the university's Global Excellence Scholarship page. 

Yes, a wide range of scholarship options is available for students studying at University College Dublin. Some of the scholarships available for Indian students at UCD Dublin are Global Excellence Scholarship, UCD Michael Smurfit Business School Scholarships, V.V. Giri Scholarship, etc. In order to apply for the scholarships, first of all, apply to study at UCD, then review the terms and conditions of scholarships, apply for the relevant scholarships, review the scholarship application, and lastly, if awarded, accept your scholarship offer.

Yes, UCD Ireland is a good university for Indian students. It ranks  It ranks among the top 1% of institutes for higher education globally. Around 30% of all students at UCD are International, showing its popularity. The university maintains strong connections across industries. This helps its students land jobs at some of the best companies in the world.

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 to six 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