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Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

4.3

University College Dublin (UCD) was established in 1854 by John Henry Newman. It's currently ranked among Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. UCD consists of five colleges and 18 research institutes and centres. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas including agriculture, architecture, business, education, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, science and veterinary medicine.

The main campus is located on a 365 acre site in Belfield, 4km south of Dublin's city centre. It has a wide range of modern learning and sports facilities. On campus accommodation is provided for approximately 3,000 students.

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Overview

4.3
out of 5

Overall Score

71.4%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

30.9%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

94.4%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 46.8%

4 Stars 45.2%

3 Stars 8.1%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 41.9%

4 Stars 38.7%

3 Stars 17.7%

2 Stars 1.6%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 56.5%

4 Stars 40.3%

3 Stars 3.2%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 37.7%

4 Stars 39.6%

3 Stars 20.8%

2 Stars 1.9%

1 Star 0%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 66.1%

4 Stars 28.6%

3 Stars 1.8%

2 Stars 3.6%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 44.6%

4 Stars 44.6%

3 Stars 8.9%

2 Stars 1.8%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Life Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2024 

		Specific Area of StudyApplied Environmental Science

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I completed a master's in Applied Environmental Science, and the department and my supervisor were so helpful. Lots of postgraduate opportunities and great facilities in general. More parking would be beneficial. Really nice campus in general but was hard to find clubs/societies as there were so many "
					
	31 Dec 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Mathematics & Statistics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional

		Campus AttendedBelfield campus

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " UCD is a great school and is great If you're career oriented, staff are pleasant, gym is amazing and the social scene is great too. The cafes and food is actually pretty decent as well, however they're not open too late. Very modern campus and is easy to get too as well. "
					
	13 Dec 2025 

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Katie Biggs
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2022 

		Campus AttendedBelfield

		Specific Area of StudyCommerce

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Exceptional experience with great staff and amenities. Alumni very helpful in terms of supporting you in finding post graduate employment opportunities. Great network for international students also. "
					
	19 Oct 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Mature

		Campus AttendedNewman Building 

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " UCD is one of Europe's leading research intensive universities and is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world. UCD's commitment to research and innovation aligns with my research goals and provides good infrastructure and services that will facilitate and further my research and professional development. "
					
	7 Oct 2025 

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Jess
Area Of Study :

  Education
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Mature
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " UCD has excellent services available, plenty of spaces to study, socialise and eat. The staff are accommodating and provide all the essential information needed. The material in my course is well laid out and easy to access. The lecturers have provided good communication and support throughout the modules. "
					
	29 Sep 2025 

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