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Step 1: Collating Documentation

The first step is to collate the required documentation needed to assess your application.  Please ensure that you have clearly scanned, titled and collated your documents in numerical order.

These can include but are not limited to:

The University is adopting a new document verification process from 1st September 2023. As a result of this, all documents will be verified online only from your application. Should additional documentation be required from you, we shall contact you no later than 31st December 2023, otherwise no further action is required

If you have any query re document verification, please email the Admissions Office at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

Please include an updated CV detailing all relevant work experience and extra-curricular activity. It is useful to demonstrate leadership skills.

If English is not your first language, an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes.  The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country.  For more information visit our English Language Requirements webpage.

Two references are generally required, preferably one academic and one professional.

Feel free to send us other information that you believe will help your application.

Step 2: The Application Process

Once you have collated the required documentation and reviewed the entry requirements for your programme of interest, you can now apply online.

You must apply online using our dedicated student information portal.  You will be required to enter contact details, upload your documents and answer two essay questions (each approximately 300 words). We would ask that you seriously consider both essays and answer these in the context of the programme you are applying to. Try to not replicate your CV and demonstrate what makes you different from other applicants. There are no right or wrong ways to complete these essays.

Application Deadlines:
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled. We advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note certain scholarships may require you to apply before a certain date – please refer to our scholarship page here.  If you have any questions in relation to deadlines or availability please email smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.

You will then be asked to submit your application and pay the €60 application fee. No application can be assessed until the fee has been paid. You can apply for multiple programmes with the one application fee, but please be sure to mark your preferred course.

UCD Students and Alumni who have completed a full-time degree with UCD can apply to UCD Smurfit programmes with no application fee charge.

Once submitted, it usually takes 2-3 weeks before a decision is made on fully completed applications. This time period can sometimes be longer and can vary at different times in the year and in different regions. We may offer you a conditional place based on the completion of a number of criteria, such as degree, English test, or another qualification. This reserves you a place on the course and once you have fulfilled this criteria we will issue you a full offer.

Acceptance is completed by paying a non-refundable deposit (varies from either €500 or €1000 depending on the programme. Most of our programmes require a €500 deposit). Your offer email will detail the exact deposit amount required.  Once you have accepted you will then be supported by the Programme Office who will contact you with further course and start details.

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