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International Graduate Programmes International Graduate Programmes Contents Welcome to Ireland 2 Applying to UCD 4 English Language Requirements 6 Graduate Programmes List 7 Fees, Scholarships and Funding 15 Developing Your Career at UCD 18 How to apply for a Research Programme at UCD 19 UCD Graduate Community 20 Useful Information for International Students 22 Ireland’s Global University No.1 for No.1 for EDUCATION STUDENTS > UCD is ranked among the top 1% > Over 7,000 international students, of Higher Education institutions from more than 130 countries worldwide study at UCD > UCD offers the best > International students have access internationally accredited to UCD exchange programmes curriculum in Ireland – via our exchange agreements > UCD has the widest range and with over 400 leading university choice of degrees for students partners around the world > UCD offers the best teaching and learning structure for quality No.1 for education RESEARCH STAFF > UCD offers the most flexible, fully modularised curriculum in Ireland > Some 53% of UCD research staff > The UCD O’Brien Centre for are international Science represents the largest investment in science in the history of the Irish state No.1 for RESEARCH > UCD has the highest publications volume of all Irish universities > UCD created Ireland’s first custom-built university incubation facility, NovaUCD, in 2003 No.1 for > UCD established the first GLOBAL COMMUNITY Confucius Institute in Ireland in 2006. It has been declared > Many of the 239,000 global three times “Confucius Institute alumni network, living in 165 of the Year” and has received countries, hold positions in leading funding from the Chinese and Irish organisations around the world. governments to construct the The UCD alumni network is first custom-designed Confucius influential, successful, active and Institute building in the world truly international No.1 for No.1 for SPORT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARE UCD is an outstanding university for > First university in Europe to sports. Most recent achievements open a Global Lounge – a hub for include: international students to socialise > Olympics: 8 UCD students and and meet students from Ireland graduates qualified for the 2016 and around the world Olympic Games > The UCD International Student > Soccer: UCD is the first and only Society won ‘University Society of University to play in the Europa the Year’ in 2013 League (2015/2016). UCD was > The UCD International student the only university in Western support system includes a network Europe to compete in the premier of dedicated advisers and student division of their country’s men’s peer mentors and women’s national league (2014/2015) > Rugby: UCD hosted the No.1 for GLOBAL International Women’s Sevens in CONNECTIONS both 2015 and 2016. UCD hosted the pool stages of the Women’s > UCD is a member of several Rugby World Cup in 2017 international research and > Rowing: UCD Boat Club won the education networks such as Senior Eight at the 2016 Irish Universitas 21 (U21) and UNICA Rowing Championships > Global footprint: UCD has a > Golf: UCD students took the presence around the world 1st and 2nd places at the 2015 through overseas programmes; Student International Boyd Quaich UCD provides and accredits degree Memorial Golf Tournament programmes in co-operation with > Modern Pentathlon (men’s) – 2015 partner institutions in China, such European Championship gold as Peking, Renmin and Fudan; as medalist well as in Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. UCD has a network of Global Centres around the world University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University Welcome to Ireland Ireland has it all. From the haunting beauty of the pure, unspoiled landscapes and the drama of the coastline, to the urban buzz of the country’s dynamic cities mixed with the magic of thousands of years worth of culture and history, Ireland is a country that never fails to surprise. Graduates with degrees from Irish Universities are highly sought after by businesses, governments, international organisations and academic institutions throughout the world. 02 International Graduate Guide University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University Why Ireland? Ireland’s education system ranks in the top ten in the world. There are over 1 million people currently in full time education. Global Peace Index: “10th safest country in the world” Source: IMD Competitiveness Yearbook, 2015 Ireland has been ranked the world’s third most globalised economy in terms of GDP according to a 2013 index published by EY World Bank: “One of the top ten places in the world to do business” Thousands of overseas companies have made Ireland their home in Europe Ireland has the highest concentration of ICT activity in OECD countries and is known as the internet and games capital of Europe. Ireland is home to: > 9 of the top 10 global software companies (e.g. Microsoft, IBM) > 9 of the top 10 US tech companies (e.g. Intel, Dell) > 3 of the top 3 global security software companies (e.g. Symantec, McAfee) > 3 of the top 3 global enterprise software companies (e.g. SAP, Oracle) > 4 of the top 5 IT services companies (e.g. HP, Fujitsu, Accenture) > All of the top 10 “born on the internet” Reputation for medical technology companies (e.g. Google, Facebook) and pharma > 9 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies Reputation for agrifood > c10 billion invested in new biological production in Ireland in the last decade > Irish food and drink exports are worth > Fifteen of the world’s top twenty over c10.8bn, and are exported to 175 MedTech companies have operations different global markets, annually in Ireland and Ireland is the 2nd largest > Ireland is the largest net exporter of beef exporter of MedTech products in Europe in Europe and the 5th largest in the world > 50% of ventilators used in acute > Ireland manufactures 10% of the world’s hospitals worldwide are manufactured infant formula in Ireland > 30 million people with diabetes use Irish made injectable devices International Graduate Guide 03 University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University Applying to UCD Two types of Graduate courses are available at UCD: Taught and Research. Graduate Taught courses, such as Graduate Diplomas, MA, MSc and ME, are usually taken by students who hold an undergraduate degree. The majority of the course will involve taught modules. Research courses, such as Master by Research or PhD, involve students carrying their own research and academic study under the one-to-one guidance of their academic supervisor. In all cases, to graduate with a Master degree, you will need to complete a dissertation or participate in a credit-bearing internship (in which case a report might replace the submission of a thesis). The normal requirement for entry to For masters by research degrees, course a taught masters degree programme work and examinations may also is a second class honours degree in a be specified by the College at entry; relevant subject (please refer to your normally these have to be satisfactorily country page on UCD International completed in the first year of a masters website for more information: www. degree programme. ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd- To be eligible to enter one of UCD’s global/). Applicants should check the PhD programmes, a candidate must individual requirements, however, since have reached a high honours standard some degrees may require a higher in their primary degree. In a significant standard for entry. For applicants who number of cases, a masters degree may do not have the required minimum also be required. Specific information on academic entry standard, a year-long entry requirements can be found on the qualifying course, such as a Higher or a relevant UCD School website. Graduate Diploma, may be available in some cases. 04 International Graduate Guide University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University Step-by-Step Guide to Joining UCD: » Choose your preferred course(s) using the course finder facility at www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ » Check the specific course entry requirements Getting » Fill out the application form at 1 Started www.ucd.ie/international/apply » Press Submit; you will then receive a confirmation e-mail which will include a list of required supporting documents in order for your application to be processed. Please note that only complete and submitted applications will be reviewed. » You can check the progress of your application and Checking whether your documents have been received by logging in your to your application account and viewing your application 2 Application » You will receive an automated email alerting you of a Status change in the status of your application when a decision has been made. » Log in to your application account, accept your Offer and pay the deposit (if appropriate). The Accepting deadline to take this step will be clearly stated 3 your offer on your Offer Letter. » Your acceptance will not be recorded until you pay the deposit (if required). » Apply for a Visa (if applicable) » Research accommodation options (please see p.23 for further information) 4 Next » Attend a UCD Pre-departure Session Steps » Arrive at UCD » Participate in Orientation and Registration » Start Classes International Graduate Guide 05 University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University English Language UCD Applied Language Requirements Centre English for Academic Teaching in Irish universities is Purposes Programmes normally through the medium of The UCD Applied Language Centre English, therefore all applicants provides a range of programmes for are required to demonstrate a high students whose first language is not level of competence in the English English and who wish to improve their language. Non native English English before commencing a graduate speakers* must provide evidence of programme at UCD. Applications are equivalent competency in the English welcome from students who require language through a recognised test, an intensive period of English language as outlined below.
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