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University College Dublin (UCD)
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Location: Belfield, South Dublin
+ Students:
22,500
+ Faculty: 1,322 |
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Founded:
1854
+ Website:
www.ucd.ie |
Overview
+ UCD
is the largest University in Ireland
+ It is situated on a 365
acre campus in South Dublin
+ "Irish University of the Year 2006-2007" - The Sunday Times
+ Ranked 177th Worldwide - The Times Higher Education Supplement
Sports Facilities
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Belfield has the National Hockey Stadium and a full size Athletics Track &
+ There is a large fitness centre, squash courts and tennis courts.
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There are over 20 sports pitches, a climbing wall and 2 large sports halls.
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Currently there is NO swimming pool, although one is planned
Other Facilities
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There are two student newspapers & an art house cinema
+ There is an abundance of restaurants, bars and cafes
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There is also a travel shop, book shop and a bank
Famous Alumni
+ Tony
O'Reilly, Businessman
+ Five Taoiseachs
+ Denis O'Brien, Businessman |
+ Four Presidents
+ Finton O'Toole, Journalist
+ James Joyce, Author |
Accommodation
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There are over 2,500 places on campus currently available
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Campus ranges from €85 (Blackrock) to €125 per week dependent on block
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A room in a house typically costs €100 - €145 per week
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