University College Dublin Ireland’s Global University

Ireland - Highlights Cliffs of Moher, West of Ireland

Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland World Heritage Site

Ireland - Highlights Newgrange Burial Site Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

Glendalough, one of Ireland's most beautiful visitors' destinations, a valley of two lakes famous for spectacular scenery…

Dublin, Ireland - Highlights > Dublin voted 8th in QS Best Student Cities in the World 2012 rankings >> Dublin: UNESCO City of Literature

Dublin City one of Europe’s oldest cities… one of Europe’s youngest, vibrant and most lively cities – Dublin has the youngest population in Europe, with over 30% under 30

Ireland… Lonely Planet: “World’s Friendliest Country” An English speaking country Located on the western edge of Europe beside the UK. Third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth Lonely Planet: “World’s Friendliest Country” Ireland is ranked in the 10 best educated countries in the world and leads in the skills race with a higher percentage of 3rd Level Graduates than UK, US and OECD averages Global Peace Index: “6th safest country in the world”

Ireland – some more highlights Ireland has been ranked the world’s third most globalised economy in terms of GDP, & the most globalised nation in the western world (2013 Ernst and Young Index) Ireland forecast to be third most ‘digitally engaged’ country by 2015. Opportunities for graduates 8 out of top 10 pharmaceutical 9 out of top 10 technology (Ireland is the internet and games capital of Europe) 15 out of top 25 medical devices 50% of world’s leading financial services US investment into Ireland greater than into Brazil, Russia, India, China… COMBINED!

University College Dublin

University College Dublin

University College Dublin

University College Dublin

University College Dublin 350 acres in Dublin city – in the heart of the cities Embassy District Largest Urban Campus in Europe

University College Dublin Top 1% World University Largest and most international university in Ireland Located in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city Founded in 1854 – one of Ireland’s oldest universities Largest urban campus in Europe (350 acres) Safe, modern campus with 24 hour security offers extensive accommodation options and cutting-edge sports and campus facilities

UCD - Ireland's leader in postgraduate education UCD is Ireland's leader in postgraduate education (over a quarter of all graduate students in Ireland study in UCD) and the national leader in research funding, with reputation as a world-class destination for leading researchers >30% of PhD students in Ireland Most research funding Most research publications

UCD – Campus Development Science District (phase one opened in 2011, Science Centre to open September 2013)

UCD – Campus Development New Student Centre opened in 2012

UCD – Charles Institute

UCD – Global Lounge UCD Global Lounge unique in Ireland

UCD Colleges (similar to faculties) Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine Arts and Celtic Studies Business and Law Engineering and Architecture Health Sciences Human Sciences Science

Undergraduate Programmes UCD offers over 70 undergraduate honours degree courses in the following areas of study: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Architecture Arts Business Engineering Law Medicine Nursing & Midwifery Physiotherapy Radiography Science Social Science Sport & Performance Veterinary Medicine

Academic Programmes Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree Programmes: Arts/ Humanities/ Commerce: 3 years Agriculture/ Engineering*/ Science: 4 years ** Engineering: ‘3+2’ (3yr B.Eng + 2yr M.Eng) Architecture: ‘3+2’ (3yr B.Arch + 2yr M.Arch) Veterinary Medicine: 5 years Medicine: 5/6 years Graduate Programmes: Master: 1 to 2 Years (Taught & Research Programmes) Doctorate (PhD): 3 to 5 Year Research Programmes

Engineering The word “Engineer” is derived from the Latin “ingeniarus”, meaning “ingenious” or “clever”. It describes the intellectual activities of one who contrives, designs or invents. As an engineer, you will be responsible for leading the way in finding solutions to real problems, in applying your creativity to turn dreams into reality. Modules include: Physics, Mathematics, Creativity in design, Energy Engineering

Business UCD School of Business is one of the world’s leading business schools (number one in Ireland, top 20 in Europe and top 100 in the world). It’s graduates are in key management roles throughout all areas of business, and many have launched successful enterprises. Modules include: Accounting, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics and Statistics.

Science UCD offers the broadest and most diverse science programme in Ireland, with degree courses in biological, biomedical, chemical, geological, mathematical, physical and computer science-all delivered by lecturers at the forefront of teaching and research. Courses include: Neuroscience, Microbiology, Genetics, Physics with Astronomy and Space Science

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