1 Teaching and learning
UCD University is the first choice university in Ireland, and its first choice application in Ireland leads in middle age. It is also the first choice for international students coming to Ireland. The university has attracted outstanding students: in 2006-2004, about 1 525 freshmen in 1 grade obtained 500-point diplomas, and only 10% students with diplomas achieved these results. The retention rate in the first year was 98%, and more than half of UCD undergraduates continued their studies.
UCD is recognized globally for its excellent teaching and learning-among 30 disciplines, 9 disciplines rank in the top of the world 100(QS World University Discipline Ranking 20 15), and the university ranks first among 12 disciplines. This kind of teaching quality has been supplemented by the support of high standards. Every freshman will be assigned a peer tutor in the first year, and each project will have a student advisor.
UCD is the leader of graduate education in Ireland, with more than 8,000 graduate students, nearly a quarter of whom are graduate students. 1, 580 doctoral students benefited from the structured doctoral program and the research-oriented education culture of UCD University.
UCD Horizon, a modern modular education based on learning achievement, saw that 50% of students participated in modules outside their academic fields. UCD University is the only university in Ireland that provides students with EU supplementary labels to gain international qualification recognition. It is also the first Irish university in QS employer reputation survey, ranking129th.
The role of UCD in Irish higher education is outstanding. Among the seven universities in Ireland, UCD alone accounts for more than 30% of international students, more than 25% of graduate students and almost 28% of doctoral students.
1. Teaching and learning
Dublin University is the first university in Ireland, and it is the first choice for students every year. Dublin University is also the first choice for international students to study in Irish universities. Dublin University attracts many top students. Among 20 14 freshmen, 1525 students got 500 points on their diplomas-only 10% of all the students who got their diplomas could get such a high score. The retention rate of the first grade is 98%, and more than half of the undergraduates choose to study in graduate school.
The excellent teaching and learning of University of Dublin is recognized by the world. In the QS20 15 World University Discipline Ranking, the University of Dublin has nine disciplines ranked first in the world 100 and 12 disciplines ranked first in Ireland (the QS World University Discipline Ranking lists 30 disciplines). High-quality teaching is supported by high standards. Every new academic year, the school will arrange a peer tutor for students, and each degree plan will arrange a student consultant.
Dublin University is the leader of postgraduate education in Ireland, with more than 8,000 graduate students. Among them, a quarter of graduate students belong to research students. The structured doctoral program and the research-oriented teaching culture on campus benefited 1580 doctoral students.
Modern modular education in Dublin University is based on learning results, attracting half of students to participate in modular teaching and learning outside the discipline. Dublin University is the only university in Ireland that provides students with the "EU Supplementary Label" under the international qualification certification, and its graduates' employability ranks 1 in Ireland and 129 in the world in the QS index.
The key role of Dublin University in Irish higher education is proved by the following data: its international students account for more than 30% of Irish international students, graduate students account for more than 25%, and doctoral students account for more than 28% (in seven universities in Ireland).
2. Research and development. Innovation and innovation
Research and innovation are important driving forces of a vibrant economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The research and innovation scope of UCD University includes individual scholars, small, medium and large research groups, start-ups and large-scale cooperation with industries and other partners. The research is carried out in a wide range of disciplines in universities and in a multidisciplinary research plan to meet global challenges.
20 13/ 14 UCD researchers obtained? 114 million research grants from national and international funding institutions, companies and foundations. Since 2004, UCD researchers have obtained more than? 1 100 million such grants. Their research supports national research and technology institutions and centers, including? The 75 million Insight Data Analysis Center is the largest research grant in Irish history.
UCD has achieved national leading success in many of the most prestigious European awards, including the European Research Council and the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Project.
In the past ten years, researchers at UCD University have doubled the number of papers published in international literature every year, and published papers in cooperation with more than 7,000 international researchers from more than 30 countries. The citation rate of these papers by other researchers is 59% higher than the world average.
As a leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialization in Ireland, UCD is committed to innovation and entrepreneurship, and recognizes the importance of actively participating in, contributing to and cooperating with cutting-edge R&D achievements. In 20 14, UCD University ranked fifth among European universities because of its record in cultivating successful entrepreneurs.
UCD provides Ireland's largest business incubation center and support. Support for innovation includes NovaUCDNexusUCD, the new enterprise and entrepreneur center, and the industrial partnership center; And UCD enterprise gateway. So far, 30 UCD spin-off companies and 242 start-ups have been supported by NovaUCD and above? Raised10,000,000 pounds of equity funds for the subsidiary company.
2. Research and innovation
Research and innovation are the core driving forces of a vibrant economy, an enlightened society and a vibrant culture. The research and innovation scope of University of Dublin covers individual scholars, small, medium and large research teams, emerging enterprises, large-scale enterprise cooperation and other partners. This research is carried out in a single discipline and also in an interdisciplinary research plan. Interdisciplinary research programs mainly address global challenges.
In 20 13-20 14, the University of Dublin received 65,438+140,000 euros from domestic and foreign institutions, enterprises and foundations. Since 2004, researchers at the University of Dublin have received more than 654.38 billion euros of such funds. Their research laid the foundation for research and technology institutions and centers in Ireland. This includes 75 million euros for the data analysis and research center (which is also the largest amount of research funding in Irish history).
Dublin University has led Ireland to success in many famous European awards, including the European Research Council and the new residential women's talent training program.
In the past ten years, researchers from the University of Dublin have multiplied the number of papers on international literature every year, and have written many works in cooperation with more than 7,000 international researchers from more than 30 countries. These papers are often cited by other researchers, and the citation rate exceeds 59% of the average citation rate of papers in the world.
As the leader of innovation, technology transformation and commercialization in Ireland, the University of Dublin's attention to innovation and entrepreneurship reflects the importance of active participation, contribution and cooperation in exploring cutting-edge R&D output. In 20 14, the index of successful entrepreneurship education of Dublin University ranked fifth among European universities.
4. Famous alumni of Dublin University
UCD is a major contributor to modern Ireland. Many students and faculty of UCD University participated in the struggle for Irish independence. In addition to generations of Irish business, professional, cultural and sports leaders, this university has also trained countless Irish presidents and prime ministers. Among the famous UCD graduates are writers (maeve binchy, Roddy Doyle and Flann O'Brien), actors (gabriel byrne and brendan gleeson), directors (neil jordan and jim sheridan) and sports stars, such as Brian O'Driscoll, the captain of Irish football, and Kevin Moran, the former captain of Manchester United and Ireland. Among all the graduates, the most famous one is probably the writer James Joyce, who received his Bachelor of Arts degree in this university on 1902.
Dublin University has made great contributions to the modernization of Ireland. Many students and teachers from Dublin University took part in the Irish independence struggle. Dublin University has also trained many Irish presidents and prime ministers, as well as several generations of Irish business, academic, cultural and sports elites. Famous alumni of Dublin University include writers (maeve binchy, RoddyDoyle and Franbly), actors (gabriel byrne and brendan gleeson), directors (neil jordan and jim sheridan) and sports stars (Brian O'Driscoll and kevin moran). The most famous alumnus of Dublin University is probably the writer James Joyce. James Joyce received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dublin in 1902.
Special alumnus: Sun Dawen
Sun Dawen is the only Chinese tenured professor in Dublin University and the first Chinese tenured professor in Irish history. He is an academician of the European Academy of Humanities and Natural Sciences and the Royal Irish Academy of Sciences. He is an internationally renowned academic authority in biosystems engineering and the field of food science and engineering. He is one of the most active, creative and influential academic leaders in this field and enjoys a high reputation among international peers. His main research includes refrigeration, freezing and drying processes and systems, food quality and safety, biological process simulation and optimization, and computer vision identification technology.