University College Dublin Admissions 2023: Deadlines, Requirements, Decisions, Selection Criteria and FAQs

University College Dublin Postgraduate Admission

Around 237 postgraduate programs are offered at University College Dublin. Degrees offered include graduate and certificate programs, taught and research courses and doctoral programs. Veterinary medicine, architecture, engineering, regional and urban planning are some of the most popular graduate programs at UCD with international accreditations. MSc in international Management offered by University College Dublin ranks #3 globally as per Financial Times Global Master in Management Ranking 2021.

Application Mode: Online
Application Fee: 50 EUR (4,372 INR)
Admission Requirements:

• Upper Second Class Honors Degree
• English language proficiency tests
  • IELTS- 6.5-7.5
  • TOEFL-IBT- 100
• Letters of recommendation (Academic and professional references)
• Statement of purpose
• Essay questions
• Resume

Program Specific requirements for some Graduate courses:

University College Dublin MBA Admission

University of College Dublin offers a 1 year full-time MBA and 2đ Executive MBA program for international students through Smurfit Graduate Business School. The UCD MBA in full-time mode has ranked globally and currently ranks #94 in Financial Times Full-time MBA Ranking 2023. The admission to Smurfit MBA is conducted on a rolling basis.

Application Mode: Online Application
Application Fee: 50 EUR (4,372 INR)
Application Deadline: Rolling
Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• GPA or aggregate: 3.0 (85%)
• English language proficiency:
  • IELTS- 7.0
  • TOEFL-IBT- 100
  • Duolingo- 120
• Test Scores:
  • GMAT- 600 [Full-time MBA] | 520 or higher [EMBA]
  • GMAC Executive Assessment- 151 [Full-time MBA] | 149 [EMBA]
• 3 years of professional experience
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Interview

Check: SOP for MBA in Ireland

Class Profile

University College Dublin Undergraduate Admission

University College Dublin offers 95 undergraduate programs across 11 main study areas. This includes Arts and Humanities, Business, Engineering and Architecture, Health and Agricultural Sciences, Science and Social Science, and Law.

Undergraduate students from India need to secure a minimum of 80% overall score in standard XII (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards) to apply for University College Dublin admissions. Candidates who do not meet the undergraduate admission requirements can also apply for the international foundation year program.

Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 50 EUR (4,372 INR)
Undergraduate Admission Requirements:

• Standard XII transcripts (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards for Indian students)
• GPA or aggregate: 70-80%
• English Language Proficiency test:
  • IELTS- 6.5
  • TOEFL score- 90
  • 80% in Class XII English
• Academic references
• Statement of Purpose

Check: Statement of Purpose for Ireland

University College Dublin Admission Decision

All applicants may check their application status by logging into the online application portal. The decisions are typically made on a rolling basis via email. For graduate courses the decisions can be made before the program commencement date. Applicants upon selection will be required to accept their offer by paying a deposit of 500 EUR (43,758 INR).

University College Dublin Admission: Selection Criteria

Due to selective admissions policy, the UCD acceptance rate is only 20%. All applications are reviewed holistically and are highly dependent on the level of competition. Majority of undergraduate courses require a minimum average of 70-80% for admissions. However, some highly competitive courses may ask for an overall aggregate score of 85% or above. On the other hand, the majority of graduate level courses require an upper second class degree for admission, but require high test scores in IELTS/TOEFL or GMAT/GRE tests . A minimum GMAT score of 600 is required for admission to Smurfit MBA but prospective students are advised to have a GMAT score between 630-680.
Also check: Student Profiles at UCD

Students Profile and Diversity

Candidates’ applications will be assessed, in the first instance, on the basis of the information provided on their application form and the supporting documentation. In some cases, they may need to meet additional criteria like attending an interview or providing writing samples.

The next step after receiving and accepting an offer of admission at University College Dublin is registration. Registration for the majority of programmes takes place in August and is done online. Candidates will receive notification via email when Registration opens. Typically for courses starting in September, registration will open in August.