University College Dublin, commonly known as UCD, is a
public research university in Dublin, Ireland and a member institution of the
National University of Ireland. With over 38000 students, it is the largest
university in Ireland. University College Dublin was founded in 1854 and it was
reorganised in 1880 and granted a charter in its own right in 1908.
University College Dublin stands as a prominent
research-intensive institution in Europe, fostering a vibrant environment for
Master's and PhD education, research, innovation, and community involvement. UCD
is currently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide
and is Ireland's most globally connected university.
The university's main Dublin campus is spread across an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares. It offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, UCD Moore Centre for Business and the UCD Student Centre.
Particulars | Details |
Established Year | 1854 |
University Type | Public University |
Affiliations | AMBA, EUA, NUI etc |
QS World University Ranking | 126 |
Official Website | ucd.ie |