University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland's largest university, enrolling over 33,000 students across five campuses. It ranks among the top 1% of universities worldwide and leads Irish research output. Home to Ireland's top business and law schools, UCD is a strong choice for career-focused graduates.
Dublin, Ireland
Top 200 — QS World University Rankings 2025
#1 in Ireland by research output and size
Top 200 globally for graduate employability — QS 2024
AACSB-accredited Smurfit Business School — top 5% worldwide
Top 100 globally for Law, Business & Management — QS 2025
MSc Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA (Smurfit Graduate Business School)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
LLM (Master of Laws)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
AACSB-accredited Smurfit Business School — one of only 6% of business schools globally with this status.
Ireland's #1 university for research — largest research portfolio in the country.
Gateway to EU employment — Dublin hosts European HQs for Google, Meta, Microsoft and Pfizer.
Belfield campus spans 133 hectares — one of Europe's largest self-contained university campuses.
Over 93% of UCD graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Top employers include Google, Accenture, PwC, Deloitte, and Bank of America — all based in Dublin.
Smurfit MBA graduates report an average salary uplift of 40% within three years of completing the programme.
UCD alumni network spans 200,000 people across 100+ countries, supporting global career moves.
Undergrad
1st Jul 2025
Postgrad
Rolling — closes when full
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Selected programmes only — check individual course pages
UCD's Belfield campus is 4 km from Dublin city centre, served by direct bus routes. The campus has cafés, a student bar, sports facilities, and on-campus accommodation for new students.
Dublin is a compact, walkable city with a live music scene, coastal walks, and a tech-sector social culture. Student life benefits from Ireland's English-speaking environment and relatively safe, manageable city size.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Unconditional university offer letter
Proof of funds: €7,000+ per year
Private medical insurance evidence
Register with GNIB within 90 days of arrival
Irish Study Visa application (non-EEA students)
