Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD Smurfit is Ireland’s leading business school, with triple accreditation and specialist finance master’s programmes closely tied to Dublin’s international financial services centre.

Key advantages

Ireland’s leading business school
Triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Specialist finance and data-science options
Dublin’s IFSC and fintech employers
Strong alumni network
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Finance / MSc Financial Data Science / MSc Accounting options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €30,000 – €38,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent) in business, economics or a quantitative field. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in banking, asset management, fund administration, fintech and Big Four firms in Dublin and across Europe; the Stamp 1G permission allows up to 2 years’ post-study job search.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in corporate finance, asset pricing, financial markets and accounting.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD Smurfit is Ireland’s leading business school with a wide range of specialised master’s programmes, strong corporate connections and a large international cohort.

Key advantages

Ireland’s leading business school
Triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Wide choice of specialised programmes
Strong corporate partnerships
Large international cohort
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Management / MSc International Management / MSc Business Analytics: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €30,000 – €38,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in consulting, technology, finance and management roles in Ireland and internationally.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in strategy, analytics, operations and international business.

Course

MBA

Offered by Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

Ireland’s leading MBA; ranked in the Financial Times and QS Global MBA RankingsQS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD Smurfit’s full-time MBA is Ireland’s most established, a one-year programme with triple accreditation and strong ties to the multinational companies headquartered in Dublin.

Key advantages

Ireland’s leading MBA
Triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
One-year format
Dublin’s multinational employers
Strong alumni network
International cohort

Programme & duration: Full-time MBA: about 12 months
Tuition (international): Approx. €38,000 – €48,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 28–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average about 600+ (GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into consulting, technology, financial services and corporate management in Ireland and internationally.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in strategy, leadership, operations and entrepreneurship.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

QS Marketing

Specialist marketing master’s at Ireland’s leading business schoolQS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD Smurfit’s MSc in Marketing is a specialist programme with a strong digital and analytics focus, closely connected to Dublin’s large technology and consumer-brand sector.

Key advantages

Ireland’s leading business school
Digital and analytics focus
Dublin’s tech and consumer-brand sector
Triple-accredited
Strong alumni network
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €30,000 – €36,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in brand management, digital marketing, marketing analytics and consulting in Dublin’s technology and consumer companies.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in consumer behaviour, digital marketing and marketing analytics.

Course

Economics

Offered by UCD School of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s School of Economics offers rigorous master’s programmes with a strong policy and quantitative focus, in a research-led environment close to Ireland’s central bank and policy institutions.

Key advantages

Strong policy and quantitative focus
Close to Ireland’s central bank
Research-led teaching
PhD pathway
Dublin location
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Economics / MA Economics: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €24,000 – €30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent) in economics or a closely related field with strong mathematics. CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in central banking, government, consulting and financial services, or progress to PhD study.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, labour economics, econometrics and public policy.

Course

Architecture

Offered by UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s MArch is Ireland’s leading professional architecture programme, accredited by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and recognised in the UK and internationally.

Key advantages

RIAI-accredited professional programme
Ireland’s leading architecture school
Strong studio culture
Dublin’s active design market
International recognition
Strong alumni in practice

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €24,000 – €30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture (or equivalent) with a strong design portfolio. CV, personal statement, portfolio and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture practices in Ireland, the UK and internationally; professional registration follows practical experience and examinations.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, housing, urban design and architectural technology.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s chemical and bioprocess engineering programmes are closely linked to Ireland’s large pharmaceutical and biopharma industry, with strong research in bioprocessing and sustainable engineering.

Key advantages

Pharma and biopharma industry links
Bioprocess engineering strength
Strong research facilities
Dublin location
Industry placement opportunities
Internationally recognised degree

Programme & duration: MEngSc / ME Chemical Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €26,000 – €32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharma, process engineering and energy, with Ireland’s multinational plants major employers.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in bioprocess engineering, sustainable processes and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s civil engineering programmes offer a strong structural and transport focus, with close industry links in Ireland’s construction and infrastructure sector.

Key advantages

Strong structural and transport focus
Industry links in construction
Engineers Ireland accreditation
Dublin location
Research-led teaching
Internationally recognised degree

Programme & duration: MEngSc / ME Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €26,000 – €32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in structural design, infrastructure consulting and construction across Ireland and the UK.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in structural engineering, transport, geotechnics and sustainable infrastructure.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s electrical and electronic engineering programmes offer specialisations in power, communications and data analytics, within Dublin’s extensive technology employer base.

Key advantages

Power, communications and data specialisations
Dublin’s technology employers
Engineers Ireland accreditation
Strong research facilities
Industry placement opportunities
Internationally recognised degree

Programme & duration: MEngSc / ME Electronic and Computer Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €26,000 – €32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in semiconductors, energy, communications and technology across Ireland and Europe.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in power systems, communications, signal processing and embedded systems.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s mechanical engineering programmes offer specialisations in energy, manufacturing and materials, with strong links to Ireland’s medical-device and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.

Key advantages

Energy and materials specialisations
Medical-device industry links
Engineers Ireland accreditation
Dublin location
Research-led teaching
Industry placement opportunities

Programme & duration: MEngSc / ME Mechanical Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €26,000 – €32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in manufacturing, energy and medical devices across Ireland and Europe.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in energy systems, materials and advanced manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Conway Institute / School of Medicine

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s Conway Institute and School of Medicine offer research-intensive biomedical master’s options in Dublin’s large life-sciences cluster.

Key advantages

Conway Institute research links
Dublin’s life-sciences cluster
Pharma and biotech links
Research-intensive programmes
Dublin location
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Biomedical / Translational / Biotechnology options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €26,000 – €34,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates continue to PhD study or work in biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D and clinical research.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in molecular and cellular biology, translational medicine and biotechnology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s nursing school combines nursing, midwifery and health systems study in a research-led university with strong hospital partnerships.

Key advantages

Nursing and health systems combination
Research-led teaching
Dublin hospital partnerships
Advanced practice options
Large campus
Strong student support

Programme & duration: MSc Nursing / Advanced Practice / Health Systems options: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €28,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing for registration routes; programme-specific)TOEFL iBT: 94+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in nursing with registered nurse qualification (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). Registration or equivalent proof; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, leadership, education and research; NMBI registration rules apply for clinical practice in Ireland.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in health systems, ageing, chronic illness and nursing education.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s School of Psychology offers applied and conversion master’s options in a large, research-led university, including routes for non-psychology graduates.

Key advantages

Applied and conversion options
Research-led teaching
Dublin location
Strong placement links
Large campus
Strong student support

Programme & duration: MSc Applied Psychology / Psychology (Conversion) options: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. €24,000 – €30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent); a psychology degree for some options. Check programme-specific accreditation; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in applied research, education and health settings, or progress to doctoral study; clinical practice requires further professional training.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology and neuroscience.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science

QS Sports-Related Subjects

Well-regarded sports science school with extensive facilitiesQS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science offers well-resourced sport-science master’s options in a campus with extensive sports facilities.

Key advantages

Extensive sports facilities
Public health and sport science links
Dublin location
Research-led teaching
Strong student support
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Sports Science / Exercise Science options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €22,000 – €28,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in sport science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport performance, health and fitness and research roles in Ireland and abroad.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, sports medicine and physical activity and health.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Sutherland School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s Sutherland School of Law offers an LLM with a wide range of specialist streams, including commercial, international and technology law, in Dublin’s large legal and financial services market.

Key advantages

Wide range of specialist streams
Dublin’s legal and financial market
Common-law jurisdiction in the EU
Research-led teaching
Strong alumni network
One-year master’s

Programme & duration: LLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €24,000 – €30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: First law degree (LLB/equivalent) with 2:1 / 60%+ equivalent. CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in commercial practice, the EU institutions, regulatory bodies and academia; an LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Ireland.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in commercial law, international law, technology law and human rights.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Politics and International Relations

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 150 (2026)

UCD’s School of Politics and International Relations offers a research-led MA with strengths in European politics, security and international development.

Key advantages

European politics and security strengths
Research-led teaching
Dublin’s EU and diplomatic community
Strong alumni network
Large campus
One-year master’s

Programme & duration: MA International Relations / related options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €22,000 – €28,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band; some programmes 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 63+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in international organisations, government, diplomacy and think tanks.

Student experience

UCD has Ireland’s largest and most international campus, a short bus ride from Dublin city centre, with extensive sports, residence and student-society facilities and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and finance sectors.

Research strengths

Research in international security, European politics and international development.

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