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University College Dublin

Dublin , Dublin ,Ireland

BE Engineering

As an engineer, you will make a real difference in the world and be responsible for leading the way in finding solutions to real problems. Will you develop alternative or new sources of energy, invent life-saving medical devices or create new modes of communication? UCD Engineering offers a particularly wide range of engineering specialisations, from the traditional disciplines to offerings in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Structural Engineering with Architecture and Optical Engineering.

At UCD, we provide a first-class education across our engineering disciplines, which are variously accredited by Engineers Ireland, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3). Whatever the specialisation, we place considerable emphasis on the mastery of analytical skills and the use of quantitative methods. Study is based on solid mathematical, scientific and engineering principles. Essentially, these are the fundamentals of engineering and they will enable you to navigate successfully through the challenges you will face in your future career.

We work with industry to ensure that our programmes produce graduates who are highly skilled and trained to address the problems that organisations and society face. We also pride ourselves on being research intensive and our curricula engages students in a culture of academic excellence and inquiry. This, coupled with the fact that our lecturers are experts in their fields, makes UCD the first choice for anyone interested in engineering.

As a UCD Engineering student, you’ll enrol in a common first year, which allows you to gain an understanding of the many different engineering disciplines available, before being offered an unrestricted choice of specialisation (subject to health and safety based capacity constraints). We have the widest range of degree choices in Ireland and, after completing this common first year, you can choose from one of the following:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering with Architecture

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

UCD Careers Network joins the dots between your time at University and your future career

If you are a UCD student based on the Belfield campus, or a recent graduate (up to two years after graduation), you can book a 20 minute 1-2-1 consultation with one of our Belfield based Career & Skills Consultants to:

  • talk about your options
  • get advice on an application
  • prepare for interview
  • cover anything else career-related

If you are a Smurfit Graduate School of Business student or recent graduate, you can make a 30 minute consultation appointment with one of the Smurfit Careers Network team, based on the Blackrock campus.

Current and recently graduated, UCD Graduate Researchers (PhDs and Research Masters students), can book a 60 minute appointment with a dedicated Career & Skills Consultant to discuss:

  • Individual Career Planning
  • Academic and non-Academic Career Options 
  • Job Applications
  • Interviews and Presentations
  • All appointments can be booked via CareersConnect

PSW Opportunity

2 year

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

INDIA:

Standard XII

  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
  • Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)
  • Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
  • CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

BANGLADESH:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / Alim + 2 Years of a Bachelor's Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades.
  • or UCD International Foundation Year
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
  • C at GCSE Level IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent

NEPAL:

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination (HSEB).
  • Award of HSEB with at least 2 subjects at First Division.
  • Highly competitive programmes may also require 2 or 3 years of undergraduate degree at a recognised university.
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA

SRI LANKA:

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level)
  • A total of 6 passes between Ordinary Level and Advanced Level, with at least 2 A-levels with a minimum grade C
  • Sri Lanka A-Level English Grade C OR IELTS/TOEFL

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