University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland's largest university with some 20,000 students (including 2400 international students) and 2,500 academic staff.

There are currently 45 Indian students studying in UCD. The majority are studying at Postgraduate level in the areas of Business and Agriculture.



Entry Requirements for UNDERGRADUATE Level
Assessment for admission is based on 12 years academic preparation


Standard XII examinations of the following Boards, with First Division/Class standing and a Statement of marks with a minimum of 80%, will be considered:


Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)


Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)


West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education


Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education


A statement of marks must be submitted for Grade X, XI and XII


Grade XII subjects must include English language, Mathematics and one other language. (There are further subject requirements for specific courses.)


Application Procedure & Deadlines for UNDERGRADUATE Level
Applications for admission to Undergraduate programmes are generally made via the Central Applications Office (CAO) - however students can also apply via UCD's representatives in India (see below).


The closing date for receipt by CAO of applications is 15th December preceding proposed entry. Late applications however, may be considered up until May 1st depending on availability of places.


Entry Requirements for POSTGRADUATE Level
Masters and Doctoral Degrees are provided to suitably qualified students in almost all academic disciplines.

In order to apply you must possess an Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject - however exact entry requirements for Postgraduate programmes vary between departments. Please ensure that you contact the relevant department regarding their specific entry requirements.



Application Procedure & Deadlines for POSTGRADUATE Level
All decisions on admission to Postgraduate programmes at UCD are made by the PROGRAMME DIRECTOR of the relevant academic department from whom application forms, and further information, are available.


The deadline for applications to Postgraduate programmes varies between departments. Please check with the relevant department for their specific application closing dates. It is recommended however that all postgraduate applications be sent in before the 31st March.



Visa Requirements
Indian students can obtain student visas from the Irish embassy in New Delhi. Visa applications take approximately two months to process.