Our Campus

As a UCD student, you have access to library collections, including e-books, e-journals and databases on and off campus. Study areas and information and borrowing services are available at the libraries on both the Blackrock and UCD Belfield campuses.

Our UCD Smurfit School Library is a modern library housed within a 19th -century chapel with wi-fi and power points for individual study and group work.

Information, including opening hours, for all UCD Library sites is available at www.ucd.ie/library and extended opening hours are in operation during examination periods.

UCD Smurfit School offers first-class teaching facilities equipped with the latest audio visual technology:

• Lecture theatres
• Seminar rooms
• Active Learning Rooms (large flat-floor collaborative rooms)
• Financial Data room

Video conferencing and lecture capture facilities are available along with technology support from a dedicated team.

UCD Smurfit School has dedicated study facilities with full wi-fi cover for students:

• 12 bookable rooms for group work. Students can book slots through SISWeb. As part of your induction each student will receive a unique ucdconnect email address which many students choose to keep as alumni
• Student common room, providing the highest standard of technological access, specially designed for group or individual work
• Orange Lounge, a breakout social area used by students to collaborate and to meet in-between lectures
• Study area that can accomodate 200 students
• Blackrock Library study area
• Ample Meeting Rooms with internet connection.

Conveniently located next to the restaurant, the UCD Smurfit Gym is purpose-built to support the fitness and wellbeing needs of our students. This facility provides an accessible fitness solution, removing the need for commutes to the Belfield campus. 

The fitness facility at UCD Smurfit School underscores UCD’s commitment to continually enhancing the student experience. By prioritising on-campus fitness and wellbeing resources, UCD ensures students have the comprehensive support they need to thrive both academically and personally. 

Gym Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 21:30
• Saturday and Sunday : 08:00 - 16:30

The Campus Services Desk is located at the back of the main building, providing:

• First aid
• Emergency response / defibrillators
• Lost and found property
• Out of hours access
• General building maintenance and repair
• Room bookings
• Post

The Information and Learning Technology Group (ILTG) works closely with many key service providers in the university to augment and enhance technology services for students. We run a help desk located in the Smurfit School to support staff and students alike where we also offer advice and guidance on a wide range of IT issues. We also support the technology-enhanced classrooms around campus and provide full audio visual support services. 

Students have unlimited Internet access via the school’s wired and wireless networks throughout all open and study areas as well as technology-enhanced classrooms and collaborative spaces.

Copi Print operates a self-service printing and copying area for staff and students, stationery sales, UCard top up, UCD College Gift Collection. 

Also available on campus:

• shower rooms
• multi-faith prayer room
• student lockers
• bike racks and bike sharing service
• staff, student and visitors parking
• cash machine

There are a number of green areas and courtyards around the campus that students can enjoy for work or relaxation purposes including a lovely lawn area with mature trees outside the main restaurant. The campus is also closely located to the seaside and dedicated cycling paths.

There are three parks within walking distance of Blackrock Campus:

• Carysfort Park – a pleasant open park area with playground and pond located next door to the campus.
• Rockfield Park - located at the other side of Carysfort Avenue and houses tennis and rugby clubs.
• Blackrock Park - lovely big public park located in Blackrock Village. The park has a jogging and bike track along the Dublin coastline as well as a playground and some adult exercise machines.  There is a great sea view and is the perfect place to spend a lunch break.

Smurfit Main Reception: 

School Reception area - main point of contact and switch board for the School.

School Office:

Your point of contact for many of the administrative and key support services you will need during your studies.  

MBA Programme Office:

All MBA programme-related administration and support is based in this office.

Admissions Office:

All admission-related administration and support is based in this office.

UCD Smurfit Careers Network:

A dedicated MSc and MBA careers advisory service available on Campus

Alumni Relations:

The key focus of UCD Business Alumni is to help our business graduates keep in touch with colleagues, classmates, academics and the wider business community through a range of alumni activities and supports.

Main Restaurant & Coffee Dock

Students can enjoy hot meals on campus daily Mon - Fri at our dedicated restaurant facility.  A separate coffee dock with a café like feel is also located on-campus beside the common room.

Student Kitchenette

There is a microwave facility available for students’ use in the coffee dock area.

Vending Machines

Vending machines providing snacks and drinks are located beside the Services desk area.

Off-Campus Options

There are many coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and newsagent shops in Blackrock village providing various eating options, from take away snacks and lunches to sit-in dining for lunch or dinner.

As a student of University College Dublin, students at UCD Smurfit School also have access to a wide range of facilities, services and student clubs & societies which are located on the main university campus at Belfield, 4kms away.  Facilities including a gym, a 50m swimming pool and a wide range of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops. The UCD Student Centre is the home of student life and student activity at University College Dublin.  For more information on the facilities available visit http://www.ucd.ie/studentcentre/

Students can avail of bikes or public transport from Blackrock village to travel to UCD Belfield.

View the map below which indicates the location of UCD Smurfit School and its proximity to the UCD Belfield campus.