UCD is the largest third and fourth level Higher education institution in the Republic of Ireland, with a current student population of 22,303 full and part-time students.  We enjoy a long and proud tradition of scholarship and learning, dating from Cardinal Newman’s vision of liberal education, in 1854. We are working hard to build on our tradition of student success, enhancing the UCD learning and teaching experience and our contribution to Irish society and beyond. We are currently emerging from a period of intense academic, administrative and curricular re-structuring, and are implementing the European Bologna Higher Education reforms.

The Registrar and Vice-President for Academic Affairs  works with a team of dedicated staff who support the students’ learning experience and the development of teaching, learning and assessment at UCD.

A quality-assured, flexible, modular curriculum at all levels. UCD is now a fully modular and semesterised University, from undergraduate to doctoral levels. We make use of the European Credit Transfer Accumulation (ECTS) to enable students enjoy flexibility both in curriculum design and their individual learning pathways,  and achieve greater mobility both within their programmes at UCD and across European and other International universities.

Our approach to student support is evolving in the context of the increased  opportunities offered by the new, modular curriculum; in addition, we are striving to create a more fully inclusive and accessible campus where Ireland’s changing population, and the changing needs of business and the community can be accommodated through innovative, quality-assured academic provision and student services.

Information on our academic programmes is available through an on-line curriculum browsing facility or by accessing individual School and College and Graduate School pages.
International ambition.

We aspire to become a fully international university , both in our staff and student community, the experiences of our students, and the extent of our global scholarship and research connections.  We provide a range of opportunities for students to both experience study at other universities and to have their Dublin experience enriched by interaction with a wide range of international students here on campus.  UCD is an active member of the Universitas 21 network.

Welcome to UCD Residences:

There is no better way to ease the transition into University life than to live in 'on campus' accommodation. Being resident cuts the travel hassle, saves fares and allows more time for you to seek out the social cultural and sporting outlets that are available on campus. It also gives you a chance to make friends, some lasting a lifetime.

The Main Restaurant:

Located on two floors of the Restaurant Building beside the student club, UCD’s 1st Restaurant and Timeout café are frequently praised for the high quality of food and the excellent service.

Opening Hours:

• Open from 8.00 am until 7:00 pm the facility offers everything from a fresh made sandwich to a pizza to a full meal.

Welcome to the UCD Conference and Events:

UCD can offer you the full range of modern facilities in a beautiful setting that will enhance the running of your conference and the experience of your delegates.

The UCD Conference & Events Office manages the O' Reilly Hall, a major venue for events on campus and also co-ordinates all non Academic / Student room hire activities. The UCD Conference office organises all internal logistical aspects of on-campus conferences as well as acting as an advisory services for UCD staff & Academics organising conferences.

Catering services:

The dining areas, 1st Restaurant and Time out cafe has been recently refurbished and has a total seating capacity of 1300 over two floors.

Within the Restaurant building you will find An Post, Club Travel/Go4Less and Cartridge World, the Carvery and the Norah Greene private dining and meeting rooms. Catering from buffets to formal dinners can be undertaken in this area and menus can be created to suit all needs. Newly installed is a suite of PCs for anytime, anywhere surfing.

Summer accommodation:

Merville and Roebuck Hall residences are licensed to USIT for summer letting and these rooms are available for groups ranging from language schools to summer visitors to Ireland to sports groups and conferences. Over 200 of the best student rooms are reserved for conference delegates wishing to take low costs accommodation through the summer.

Licensees:

The Commercial office manages over 30 licenses both on Belfield and Blackrock Campus and in Newman House. A cross section includes Post Office, various catering contractors and the bookshop among others. Other licensees are managed by the Sports and Student Centre and a list of all licensees is attached.

A license is required in order to bind all parties to certain trading conditions, which must include all necessary insurances. In addition, a license fee is required to cover administrative costs and to provide a reserve fund to finance the refurbishment of facilities.

Other activities:

Focused Schemes

The Commercial office welcomes the support given to it by the various Colleges and Schools by facilitating the use of rooms for private hire.

In consideration of this the Commercial Office reserves a percentage of the revenue to fund small schemes. Examples of such schemes to date include new audiovisual equipment for a theatre, seating for a classroom, the decoration of a classroom and a student break out area.  If you have a small scheme that could be brought to fruition by some additional funding, why not contact the Commercial Office and we will be pleased to give it due consideration.

Student residences social funding:

The social fund has been established in support of UCD’s strategic plan, which seeks to create a world-class, student-focused environment to support the holistic development of students.

The fund is aimed at facilitating residents coming together, to encourage them to mix and relax with each other, and so ease the transition to University, and life in residences and in doing so also promote a residential environment, which is conducive to academic achievement, personal growth and respect for the rights of all residents.

Any current resident of UCD accommodation, supported by two other residents or a Student Union representative, may apply for a social fund grant. Your idea should initially be discussed with your residential assistant or the residences administrator before completing the form.

UCD support:

The Commercial Office has proudly sponsored UCD Sinfonia, UCD Choral Scholars and UCD Drama Society. If you are seeking support, contact us and we will give consideration to your request.