University College Dublin (UCD)
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
UCD is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
Since its foundation, the University has made a unique contribution to the creation of modern Ireland, based on successful engagement with Irish society on every level and across every sphere of activity. The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. it is Ireland's largest university and amongst the most prestigious universities in Europe. UCD has over 60 sports clubs based on campus.
The Belfield campus is home to a wide range of sports facilities. Facilities include the National Hockey stadium (which has previously hosted the Women's Hockey World Cup Finals and the Men's Hockey European Championship Finals) and UCD Bowl a 3,000 capacity stadium used for rugby and soccer.
Travel to UCD
Dublin Bus
UCD is well served by public transport. Bus stops are located at the rear of the Sports Centre and the main terminus next to the Southerland Building. Stops are also located just outside campus gates at Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh Road, Fosters Avenue and the N11 (main entrance). Use the TFI Journey Planner and Real Time information to get the best possible routes.
​Useful Links: Journey Planner / Real Time Information
Dart / Irish Rail
For those who want to use the Dart / Irish Rail to UCD use the Transport for Ireland Journey Planner and Real Time information to get the best possible routes.
​Useful Links: Journey Planner / Real Time Information
Tram / LUAS
For those who use or want to use the Tram / LUAS to UCD use the transport for Ireland Journey Planner and Real Time information to get the best possible routes. There are two lines, Green and Red, which serve many areas of Central Dublin and some residential areas (mainly in the south and southwest of the city). Dublin rail map shows you the routes. The Green Line runs from Broombridge in North Dublin down to Bride's Glen in the south, via Central Dublin. The Red Line runs from the Point or Connolly Station in the CENTRAL Dublin to Saggart or Tallaght in southwest Dublin.
​Useful Links: LUAS Website
Cycling
Parking your bike in UCD:
There are over 4,000 bicycle parking spaces on campus. Click the button below to view a map. You can also get directions to any location on campus. There is secure bike lock up stations outside the Science East (behind the mural wall), complete with CCTV and fencing.
There are 1,600 bicycles for hire in Dublin. The bikes are available for hire at 115 location's across Dublin City, to encourage commuters and tourists to take a greener option. Bicycles are free to use for the first thirty minutes each time.
​Useful Links: Bicycle Parking Map / Dublin Bikes
Parking in UCD
A number of parking spaces are designated as pay and display. These spaces have respective charges of €1 per hour and €2.20 per hour from 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, all year round. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis and demand exceeds supply at peak times. Please remember to consider alternative ways where possible to commute to UCD.
​​Useful Link: Parking and Travel Information