University College Dublin

Founded by educationalist John Henry Cardinal Newman in 1854, University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland. Originally scattered throughout Dublin, this research university is now combined as one 133-hectre parkland campus in Belfield, four kilometers south of the city center. On campus, there are not only diverse student and faculty populations, but also state-of-the-art facilities, research centers, libraries, archival collections, sport complexes, theatre venues, and residences. UCD is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Europe (and within the top 1% of institutions world-wide) and boasts five Nobel Laureates among its network. With a mission of contributing to the Ireland’s growth and success, an emphasis of education is placed on culture, econ...