📖Introduction

University College Dublin (UCD) is a world-renowned university located in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1854, it is one of the oldest and largest universities in the country, with a current student population of over 34,000.

UCD offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines, including arts, humanities, business, law, engineering, medicine, and science. The university is particularly well-known for its programs in agriculture, veterinary science, and architecture, and is also a leader in research in areas such as nanotechnology, information technology, and food science.

The campus itself is situated on 350 acres in the south suburbs of Dublin, providing a picturesque and spacious setting for students and staff. Facilities on campus include state-of-the-art lecture theaters, research labs, libraries, sports facilities, and accommodation options for students.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Structural Engineering with Architecture at University College Dublin

If you’re interested in the beauty of architectural design, and you want to be the one who realises these designs by creating viable solutions that ensure structures stand the test of time, then this is the course for you. The Structural Engineering with Architecture degree at UCD is a two-part degree, with an initial three-year bachelor’s degree followed by a two-year master’s degree, focusing primarily on the design of structures. The programme’s aim is to develop an appreciation for architecture coupled with the solid fundamentals of an engineering degree. This will enable graduates to challenge the traditional boundaries of structural design. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Programme
First Year
Engineering students follow a common first year. Modules include:
Chemistry
Creativity in Design
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Engineering Computing
Mathematics
Mechanics
Physics

Second Year
Construction Materials
Construction Practice
Mechanics of Solids
Soil Mechanics
Architecture for Structural Engineers

Third Year
Structure & Form
Analysis of Structures
Design of Structures
Energy Systems: Buildings

Fourth Year
Taught modules in semester one are typically followed by an eight-month work placement.

Fifth Year
Innovation Leadership
Advanced Structural Analysis & Design
Professional Engineering (Management)
Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Research Project

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🏫About University College Dublin

UCD, or University College Dublin, is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. With over 160 years of education, UCD is dedicated to contributing to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages, and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. As Ireland's largest university, UCD has a diverse range of disciplines and offers undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation, and community engagement. UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide and is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 34,000 students from 152 countries. The university's research and innovation programs address global challenges and are conducted within each of the university's extensive range of disciplines. Since 2012/13, UCD researchers have secured over €1 billion in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies, and foundations. UCD is also globally recognized for its excellence in teaching and learning, as well as for its support services. UCD is engaged in partnerships with over 400 universities for student exchange, and its worldwide network of 304,426 alumni benefits from a UCD education that enables them to thrive and contribute in an increasingly global community.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

401 RMB

Tuition fee:

27,720 EUR per year

110,880 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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