Founded in 1854, UCD is one of Ireland’s largest and most international universities. It is a research-intensive university located on a large, modern campus in south Dublin, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Address: Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Agriculture, Food Science, Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
UCD is a member of Universitas 21 and has strong partnerships with industry, particularly in the food, agriculture, and ICT sectors. It hosts NovaUCD, a centre for new ventures and entrepreneurs.
Research:
UCD is a leading research university in Ireland. Key research areas include agri-food, ICT, energy, and health. It is home to numerous research institutes and is a major participant in EU research programs.
Famous Alumnis:
James Joyce, V. V. Giri, Gabriel Byrne, Roddy Doyle
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3300
Current students***:
38000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
250000
Pros
Large, modern campus with excellent facilities, a wide range of courses, and a strong international community with extensive global partnerships.
Cons
The campus is located outside the city centre, and its large size can make it feel bureaucratic and less intimate than smaller universities.
Best For
Students looking for a comprehensive, internationally-focused university experience with strong research opportunities and a diverse student body.
- Agriculture, Energy, Engineering, Food, Innovation, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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