Rankings
How every major ranking places the University College Dublin. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 54 | $26,306 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 52 | $20,852 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 47 | $26,306 | See → |
| Social sciences | 37 | $26,306 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 36 | $26,306 | See → |
| Business & management | 32 | $27,785 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 28 | $26,306 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 24 | $34,338 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 21 | $33,410 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 21 | $29,461 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 20 | $25,049 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 16 | $26,591 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 15 | $22,139 | See → |
| Psychology | 14 | $15,935 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 13 | $17,972 | See → |
Costs and entry
191 courses mention scholarships. 48 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University College Dublin
The job market for the University College Dublin's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Ireland.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University College Dublin cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,306 a year; half of the University College Dublin's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $17,541 and $27,785. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $34,338, psychology $15,935.
How is the University College Dublin ranked?
The University College Dublin is ranked #118 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#33) and Petroleum Engineering (#34).
What IELTS score does the University College Dublin need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (137 of the 224 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University College Dublin offer?
428 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (54), public health & allied health (52) and environment, sustainability & agriculture (47).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University College Dublin's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.