University College Dublin, Computer Science in Negotiated Learning
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026(Enrolled 2024)What Students Say
Likes
- Good resources for studying
- Comfortable courses to choose
- Development in both IT and Non-IT Sectors
Dislikes
- Concerned about the weather
- Too much fee for NON-EU
- Should offer more oppurtuinites for all the students irrespective of their experience
Course Curriculum
10
- I studied at University College Dublin. The curriculum was manageable if you kept up with reading. It was a good mix of theory and practical work, with valuable projects.
Admission Experience
- Not really, I only chose UCD, and I got it. I got admission to UCD itself. No, I did not get rejected by any colleges. Nothing. We need to keep our grades clean in undergrad, and also be particular in whatever exams we write to qualify for a possible visa in Europe. Be good in English or any other language we choose to apply to colleges for, look for all the accounts before applying, so it won't be necessary or any possibility to get rejected. We need to at least qualify the basic needs that college requires.
- UCD is a top college in Ireland, in study-wise, culture, and friendliness
- need good scores in undergrad, have a proficiency in their required qualification, have proficiency in language, look after the savings more so that u can apply for the education loan,
- Not really, I only chose UCD, and I got it. I got admission to UCD itself. No, I did not get rejected by any colleges. Nothing. We need to keep our grades clean in undergrad, and also be particular in whatever exams we write to qualify for a possible visa in Europe, be good in English, or any other language we choose to apply to colleges for. Look for all the accounts before applying, so it won't be necessary or any possibility to get rejected. We need to at least qualify the basic needs that college requires.
- I wrote Duolingo to get into UCD, where I scored 135/160. We need to do well in the production part, that is where ur knowledge about English will help you. I did give it a 5/5 experience
- I took the 2024 Sep intake, cuz that is the year I graduated, and I need a little bit more knowledge about the studies I studied in my undergrad. The admission will take around 1 or 2 months because they have to check all the eligibilities u really have and they should get trust that you are a real person. I applied in October 2023, and I got admission thereon dec 2023, so in the meantime, I did some other works which included passport, visa, and loan stuff.
Class Schedule
10
- Classes were about four hours a day, two hours each. The batch had around 150 students, nearly 80% were Indian. Social interaction was limited, and many students focused on experience.
Faculty
10
- At University College Dublin, the faculty-to-student ratio was high, so interaction depended on self-initiative. Teaching followed lectures, assignments, and project work. The content prepared you for jobs if you practiced beyond class.
- Faculty rarely helped with jobs. Some professors stood out for clear explanations and structured delivery. Actually there are people along with the professors who are doing the PT or FT as researchers and assistants, which will help them for their future. I admire the ethics teacher, he made the subjects looked more simple than they are.
Campus Life
10
- University College Dublin has one main campus at Belfield, Dublin. Facilities include a large library, gyms, sports fields, and health and medical services. Popular events include Freshers Week and cultural festivals.
- Students join sports teams, societies, tech clubs, cultural groups, and volunteering activities, with strong support for extracurricular involvement.
Part Time Jobs
- At University College Dublin, students can find part-time work on and off campus. A few secure TA or RA roles each year, often in final years. Pay varies by role and department, usually above minimum wage. Other on-campus jobs include library, admin, event support, and campus services, with rates near local part-time pay. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the term. On-campus jobs are competitive but possible with effort and networking. Minimum wage for part-time is 13.5/hour here, stamp 2 student care eligible to work for 20 hours a week, not more than that, yeah, too easy to get, we should have connections.
- Most students earn around the minimum wage, which is about €13.50 per hour. Stamp 2 visa holders are legally allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term, and this limit is strictly enforced. Finding part-time work is generally manageable, but it depends a lot on timing and connections.
- Students who arrive early, network actively, or get referrals from friends tend to secure jobs faster. On-campus roles are limited and competitive, so many students work in cafes, restaurants, retail stores, supermarkets, or warehouses off campus. The usual process starts with searching for openings on job portals, company websites, LinkedIn, or local shop notices. Students prepare a simple CV, apply online or in person, and attend short interviews.
- Some roles require only availability and basic communication skills, while others prefer prior experience. Once selected, onboarding is quick, and work often starts within days. Overall, part-time work is accessible if you are proactive, flexible with hours, and willing to apply consistently.
Placement
6
- I studied at University College Dublin. From what I saw, around 60 to 70 percent of my batch secured a full-time role within six months of graduation. Some took longer due to visa constraints, market conditions, or personal choices like waiting for better roles or switching domains.
- The average salary range for most graduates in my program was roughly €35,000 to €50,000 per year. Entry-level data, software, and analyst roles were usually on the lower end, while students with prior experience or strong internships managed better packages. Salary depended more on individual effort than the degree name alone.
- Most students found jobs through online job portals like LinkedIn and Indeed. Networking played a big role, especially referrals from seniors, classmates, or people met during internships. Campus recruitment existed, but it was limited and not something everyone relied on. Internships, part-time jobs, and projects often turned into full-time offers for students who performed well.
- From my batch, people were placed in roles such as Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Business Analyst, QA Engineer, and Graduate Consultant. Some joined startups, while others went into mid-sized tech and consulting firms. A few students moved into research or continued with PhD programs.
- Companies where batchmates worked included Accenture, Deloitte, EY, Amazon, SAP, Oracle, Citi, and several Irish and European tech firms. Many also joined smaller companies where learning was faster, and responsibilities were broader.
- Overall, placements were decent but not guaranteed. The course gave a foundation, but students who built strong projects, internships, and networks clearly did better in the job market.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I found my accommodation through a person who is a PR in Ireland, so it made it easy for us to have access to it.
- 650 excluding bills, all facilities were included except wifi
- No challenges I found while searching for accommodation
- I recommend nothing for the future student cuz they don't really have houses currently in Ireland.
- It is 15 min from my accommodation. Indians usually stay everywhere in college, whether it is outside the campus or inside the campus
Exams
- I wrote only on Duolingo, as I think everything else is a waste of money, in my opinion. That is wgt, yes, we need sop, lor, cv, loan docs, study docs, transcripts, grade cards.
- No, there was no part of the interview. I was taken care of by a part of the consultancy, which is New Strides.
Fees
- 28000 eur for NON-EU
- We should pay half the payment before reaching the college, and after that we should pay it semester-wise and should complete the entire fee by the time u complete ur graduation.
- The estimation of my monthly costs is around 1200 EUR
- Rent will be 650
- Transport to college or somewhere else will be 40 - 60 euros
- Groceries will be around 100-150 euros
- Other gym, sports around 70
Scholarship
- I don't really know about any scholarships tbh, the deduction for my friend in Information Systems, he got 5500 eur cut off from his fee, for some sort of scholarship.
- I guess, maybe around 400-600 people will get scholarships easily from some courses, which I really didn't do any research cuz I only wanted one course, that is why I chose that, nothing much.
