University College Dublin
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University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland's oldest universities, with a history dating back to 1854. It was originally founded as the Catholic University of Ireland by Cardinal John Henry Newman and was later re-established as University College Dublin in 1880.
UCD offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. At the undergraduate level, the university provides bachelor's degree programmes in agriculture, business, engineering, law, health and medicine, radiography, science and veterinary science among others.
For postgraduate students UCD offers a range of master's and doctoral programmes in arts and humanities, business, engineering and architecture, health and agricultural sciences, science, social sciences and law.
As a research-intensive university, UCD is involved in research in areas such as life sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, sustainability, social sciences, and humanities.
The university offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, providing students with opportunities to engage in cultural, sporting, and social events.
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- 23,405Number of FTE Students(1)
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- 20.7No. of students per staff(1)
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