University College Dublin
- Ireland
- Founded 1854
Overview
University College Dublin, commonly referred to as UCD, is a public research university in Dublin, Ireland, and a member institution of the National University of Ireland. With more than 41,000 students, it is Ireland's largest university.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1854Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | BelfieldSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 33,321 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ucd.ie (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- James Joyce (opens in a new tab)Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)
- V. V. Giri (opens in a new tab)Indian politician and 4th president of India (1894-1980)
- Brendan Gleeson (opens in a new tab)Irish actor
- Seán MacBride (opens in a new tab)Irish politician and human rights activist (1904-1988)
- Brian Cowen (opens in a new tab)Irish politician
- Gabriel Byrne (opens in a new tab)Irish actor (born 1950)
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