University College Dublin

"I chose to study at UCD because of their personal and project-based approach to education as well as the vibrant student community."

"The academic capability and career guidance offered by UCD will help me go further and climb higher in my future prospects. I am really thankful for this opportunity to work alongside excellent subject matter experts and fellow students, whom I can learn from and gain skills for either my academic study or career path in the future."

"The university aims at the advancement and betterment of the society in various sectors like IT, food and pharmaceutical, health and environment. UCD has a splendid combination of state-of-the-art facilities along with global scholars and researchers who bring the best out of the students. Working in such a professional atmosphere will improve me academically and also strengthen my technical skills."

"UCD's world-class teaching system and international ranking made it a most sought after choice for students worldwide, including me! With the affiliation to such a reputed university, I have no doubts about marking a successful future ahead in both my professional and personal development."

"I chose UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School for the action-learning programme, the triple crown accreditation, and the location in Dublin city, Ireland’s capital city."

"I received offers from other fantastic universities, but I ultimately chose UCD due to the robust international program, superlative sports facilities, and graduate employability rankings. (UCD has been ranked No. 1 for Graduate Employability in Ireland by QS World Rankings for five consecutive years)."

"I chose UCD because the University has an excellent balance of academic challenge and practical focus."

"I chose UCD because the University offers an excellent Social Sciences program as well as a global, inclusive community."

"I am super excited to be at UCD because of its inclusive environment, the unique courses offered for my programme which I didn’t find in other schools, and the exposure to global career opportunities and learning from other international students."

"Studying at UCD is surely one of the best choices I've made. I can enjoy urban and rural life conveniently with people from vastly different backgrounds, thanks to the outstanding cultural diversity of this University."

"I chose UCD because it is the most popular university in Ireland for international students, the campus is beautiful and there are a lot of extracurricular activities. In addition, the teachers are dedicated to ensuring that students have the best educational experience."

"I am so happy to study at UCD because I get to expand my knowledge and grow my expertise in one of the top Universities in the world!"

“The beautiful lakes, the mesmerising woodland walks and the amiable people in UCD have made my journey so much easier. In the short span of two months, I have started calling this place 'home'. The efforts put in by all the professors and tutors is truly remarkable and I hope to continue having this much fun throughout my time here."

“UCD made extensive efforts to make the transition as smooth as it can be, from providing academic support, to airport pick-up, to creating platforms to interact with both students and alumni.”

"I chose to study Commerce at UCD because of the opportunity the programme offered to study all aspects of business and the option to specialise in final year. As part of the course I also had the opportunity to do an internship abroad and I had the most incredible experience in Norway carrying out my internship! Studying Commerce at UCD has equipped me with the necessary foundational skills and qualities that I need for a career in this area".

“The best thing about the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School MBA is the fact the course is experiential, transformational and international. We have three international programs over the course of one year, and that provides us with a global perspective of how businesses work internationally.”