University College Dublin: Fees, Courses & Admissions for Indian Students (2027)
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Is UCD good for Indian students?
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest public university and is ranked #100 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its January 2027 list is mostly law: LLMs, international law and business, and criminology.
University highlights
UCD at a glance
| Fact | UCD |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university, QS #100 |
| City | Dublin |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | #100 |
| Intakes (our partner list) | January, September |
| January 2027 courses | 9 open · 1 closed for January |
| Application fee | Waived |
| Deposit to hold a place | €750 |
| IELTS (typical) | 6.5 (6.0 in each band) (indicative only; check the official page) |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | Up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s |
| Work rights while studying | 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays |
UCD January 2027 intake
9 of 10 UCD courses on our list are open for the January–February 2027 intake; MSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics is closed for January.
Course guides
UCDLLM International Commercial Law
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UCDLLM Law
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UCDMSc International Law & Business
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Every UCD course on our list
10 of 10 programs · 9 open
| Program | Institution | NFQ level | Fee | Duration | Intakes | Deposit | App fee | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM International Financial Services Law | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,500≈ ₹24.8 lakh | 12 months | Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM International Commercial Law | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM Law | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM International Human Rights | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| LLM EU Law & Governance | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| MSc International Law & Business | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | €750 | Waived | Open |
| MSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics | University College Dublin | Level 9 | €29,100≈ ₹32.0 lakh | 24 months | Sep | €750 | Waived | Closed for January |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
January 2027 intake
What is open, what is closed and what to pay UCD before the visa.
UCD fees in € and ₹
List fees only: no UCD scholarship has a confirmed official name and criteria yet.
| Level | Courses | List fee |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate (master’s) | LLM International Financial Services Law | €22,500≈ ₹24.8 lakh |
| Postgraduate (master’s) | 8 courses, incl. LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology, LLM International Commercial Law | €22,600≈ ₹24.9 lakh |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Scholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
Work rights
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
UCD: pros and cons
University College Dublin
Public university, QS #100
Pros
- The highest-ranked university with January starts on our list
- A rare January route into law: 7 LLMs
- Public university degree
Cons
- The highest fees on the January list: €22,500–€22,600
- Few non-law options in January
- No UCD scholarship figure is verified yet
- Legal jobs for international graduates are limited, so be realistic
Alternatives to UCD
QS #408Dublin City University
Dublin
Private collegeGriffith College Dublin
Dublin
Technological universityTU Dublin
Dublin
UCD: FAQs
What Indian students ask us about University College Dublin.
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Both are top Irish universities: Trinity is ranked #75 and UCD #100 in the QS 2027 rankings. For a January 2027 start the choice is simpler: Trinity is not on our January list, while UCD offers January LLMs and law and criminology master’s. For other subjects, both mainly start in September.
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