University College Dublin

General information, University College Dublin

• Founded: 1854
• Motto: MottoAd Astra Cothrom Féinne To the Stars Fair Play

Established in 1854, University College Dublin is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College Dublin (UCD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 164 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Irish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.