University College Dublin (UCD) is consistently ranked among the top universities in Ireland. It holds the top position nationally in several rankings, including the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was ranked 181st globally, making it the highest-ranked Irish university. Similarly, in the THE 2023 rankings, UCD was placed in the 201-250 band worldwide, maintaining its leadership in Ireland. These rankings reflect UCD’s strong academic reputation, research output, and international outlook.
