University College Dublin Library

UCD is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; It is an environment where undergraduate education, master's and doctoral education, research, innovation and social participation create a dynamic range of activities. Since its foundation, the University has made a unique contribution to the creation of modern Ireland, based on successful interaction with all levels and all areas of activity of Irish society. UCD's international standing has risen in recent years; It currently ranks in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. UCD is also Ireland's most globally connected university, with more than 38,000 students from 152 countries (including more than 5,000 students in locations outside Ireland). The University's main Dublin campus sits on 133 hectares of extensive parkland and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Science Centre, UCD Sutherland Law School, UCD Lochlan Quinn Business School, UCD Moore Enterprise Center and UCD Student Centre. As Ireland's largest university, UCD embraces its role in contributing to the development of Ireland through research and innovation, as well as the study of people, society, business, economics, culture, languages ​​and the creative arts, with the great strength and diversity of its disciplines. The University's 2030 Strategy outlines the objectives and key strategic initiatives set to realize UCD's vision for this period.