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University College Dublin

Home Page -  http://www.ucd.ie

International Office -  http://www.ucd.ie/international

International Student Handbook -  http://www.ucd.ie/international/pdf_files/handbook0809.pdf

Soccer page - http://www.ucdsoccer.com

 

University College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, ranked within the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings Top 100 for 2009. Established in 1854, UCD is located on a purpose-built, spacious campus in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. UCD is Ireland’s most innovative and progressive university with an extensive range of academic disciplines, at undergraduate and graduate level.

University College Dublin (UCD) is a dynamic, modern university where cutting-edge research and scholarship provide a stimulating intellectual environment - the ideal surroundings for learning and discovery.

Established in 1854, the university played a key role in the history of the modern Irish State and today it plays a leading part in shaping Ireland’s future. As Ireland forges a new identity through relationships with international partners, the university will adopt an increasingly international outlook.

The men’s club with 66 teams is UCD’s biggest sports club. UCD play their FAI National League First Division home games on Friday nights at 7.45p.m. in the UCD Bowl. An extensive scholarship programme is supplemented by a high degree of activity at intermediate and fresher levels and of course the Superleague which has become a sporting phenomenon at Belfield.

Trials for first year students are held on the first Saturday of term. League involvement includes the National League, the Leinster Senior League, the Superleague and the Colleges and Universities League. The club also competes in the three Irish Universities Cup competitions – Harding, Crowley and Collingwood Cups.

Quick Facts:

  • UCD offers a wide variety of Undergraduate courses including Business, Law, Sports Management and Engineering.
  • The UCD first team recently won the League of Ireland First Division and were promoted to the Premier League.
  • Pro soccer structure in place with a 1st team U20’s and 2 reserve teams.
  • Currently ranked as the 2nd best University in Ireland.