University College Dublin

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Ireland
201–250th in World University Rankings 2025
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    About University College Dublin

    Basic information and contact details for University College Dublin

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    University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland's oldest universities, with a history dating back to 1854. It was originally founded as the Catholic University of Ireland by Cardinal John Henry Newman and was later re-established as University College Dublin in 1880.

    UCD offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. At the undergraduate level, the university provides bachelor's degree programmes in agriculture, business, engineering, law, health and medicine, radiography, science and veterinary science among others.

    For postgraduate students UCD offers a range of master's and doctoral programmes in arts and humanities, business, engineering and architecture, health and agricultural sciences, science, social sciences and law.

    As a research-intensive university, UCD is involved in research in areas such as life sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, sustainability, social sciences, and humanities.

    The university offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, providing students with opportunities to engage in cultural, sporting, and social events.

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    Rankings

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    World University Rankings 2025
    20406080
    Overall -
    Teaching 32.7
    Research Environment 41.2
    Research Quality 85.9
    Industry 76
    International Outlook 89.4
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    Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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    Impact Rankings

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    Impact Rankings 2024
    9090.59191.59292.5932020202190.492.6

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    Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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    Key Student Statistics

    A breakdown of student statistics at University College Dublin

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    International student percentage
    30% (1)
    student per staff
    Students per staff
    21.2 (1)
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    Student total
    24470 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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    Jobs at University College Dublin

    Open positions for academics and staff at University College Dublin

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    AAF - Assistant Professor in Antimicrobial
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin
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    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin

    Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professorin Antimicrobial

    Salary

    €62,855 - €99,533 Per

    Posted

    24 Jan 2025

    Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Applied and
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin
    institution

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin

    Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer Assistant Professor in Applied

    Salary

    €62,855 - €99,533 per

    Posted

    18 Feb 2025

    Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2, School
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin
    institution

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin

    Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within

    Salary

    €52,715- €55,740 Per

    Posted

    18 Feb 2025

    Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Small
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin
    institution

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin

    Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in

    Salary

    €62,855 - €99,533 per

    Posted

    30 Jan 2025

    Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor in
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin
    institution

    University College Dublin

    Ireland, Dublin

    Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor in Micropollutant Detection

    Salary

    €62,855 - €99,533 Per

    Posted

    24 Jan 2025

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    Subjects Taught at University College Dublin

    See below for a range of subjects taught at University College Dublin

    Physical Sciences251–300th

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
    • Physics and Astronomy
    • Mathematics and Statistics

    Computer Science101–125th

    • Computer Science

    Social Sciences126–150th

    • Sociology
    • Politics and International Studies
    • Geography
    • Communication and Media Studies

    Life Sciences201–250th

    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Sport Science
    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences

    Clinical and Health176–200th

    • Medicine and Dentistry
    • Other Health

    Law126–150th

    • Law

    Business and Economics176–200th

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Business and Management
    • Accounting and Finance

    Arts and Humanities176–200th

    • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy and Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Art, Performing Art and Design
    • Architecture

    Education97th

    • Education

    Engineering176–200th

    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    Psychology176–200th

    • Psychology