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.