University College Dublin - UCD Speciality : Medicine And Surgery
programme: Cognitive Science

University College Dublin (UCD) is widely regarded for its strong academic programs, particularly in business, law, and science. It offers extensive research opportunities and attracts a diverse student body.

The challenge is that its large campus and student population can make one’s experience feel impersonal.

UCD’s campus is modern and well-equipped, fostering a dynamic student experience. The tuition fees is high, particularly for non-EU students, and the cost of living in Dublin can be prohibitive. It’s the largest university in Ireland too

If you are an international student, you are a second-class citizen of this university. During the pandemic the government gave a relief payment to domestic students, but international students that pay 2.5 as much as domestic students (20k in my case!), got no support whatsoever from UCD, or the government. They didn’t even acknowledge a movement of international students to get a discount and raising the issue with the financial hardship, specially given the degraded learning experience, which again they didn’t recognise!