Why study at University College Dublin?

1. 1. UCD is Ireland's Global University - the largest and most international university in Ireland with over 7,000 international students representing over 120 different countries
   2. Located in Dublin city, Ireland’s capital (a 50-minute flight from London), UCD is Ireland’s leader in postgraduate education with over 8,000 graduate students, representing approximately 26% of the UCD student population
   3. UCD is the most connected and networked university with Government, industry and society in Ireland. Many of UCD’s 235,000 alumni have made their mark in all areas of industry, arts, engineering, science, culture, sport and public life, in Ireland and abroad. Since the foundation of the Irish state in 1922, UCD has produced

   – Three Presidents of Ireland
   – Four Taoisigh (Prime Ministers)
   – The most Justices of the Supreme Court of Ireland, Chief Justices and Attorneys General of Ireland
   – Eight Ministers in current the Irish Cabinet
   – Six of Ireland’s nine European Commissioners

   4. Largest urban campus in Europe which offers world-class facilities and amenities including extensive accommodation options with 24-hour security
   5. UCD has Global Centres in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Beijing, Delhi and Kuala Lumpur. Our Global Centres provide an accessible first point of contact for high schools, partner institutions, students and parents in the local time zone.
   6. First university in Europe with a Global Lounge for international students –the UCD Global Lounge is a great place to hang out and meet Irish and other international students with 12 plasma screens with satellite reception from around the world to keep up with news from home!