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Information for International Students

UCD is Ireland's Global University. It is the largest and most international university in Ireland with
over 30,000 students of which over 6,000 are international (from 127 countries).

By accepting your offer, you will join the UCD Global Community. Congratulations!

Before you come to Ireland, we would recommend that you visit the UCD International website and
review the UCD International Handbook.

Immigration Requirements

Under immigration regulations, all non-EU/EEA students must be registered to a full-time
programme.

Do I need a visa?

Citizens of certain countries require an entry visa for Ireland. Check to see which countries do not
require a visa to enter Ireland.

If you require an entry visa for Ireland you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for
study visa applications here.
Visa processing times vary greatly from country to country. Early application is advisable.

Further information on visa requirements can be found here.

Registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)

All non-EU/EEA students must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau after they have
registered with UCD and before the expiry date on their passport. Click here for further information
on registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

English language requirements

FOR VISA REQUIRING APPLICANTS, please note the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service's
(INIS) English language requirements may differ from those required by UCD.

Please contact UCD International internationaladmissions@ucd.ie for further advice regarding visa
requirements or UCD English language requirements.

UCD International Scholarships

If you are in receipt of an International tuition fee scholarship please refer
to http://www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-global/coming-to-ireland/scholarships-and-funding/ for
terms and conditions.