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Under the Higher Education Free Fees Initiative (this scheme is currently under review), the State pays the tuition costs for eligible full-time, non-repeat undergraduate, EU/EEA/Swiss confederation students who:
Only students who are not eligible under the initiative are liable to pay full charges.
Students who are classified as non-EU students pay non-EU rates. The fees schedule and information is available here.
Fees are set by the Department of Education and Skills.
For more information and a detailed breakdown of funding options for different enrollment routes please visit the main ucd fees page for more information.
The Student Contribution Charge for undergraduate students who qualify for ‘free fees’ is €2,000 in 2024/25.
If you are eligible under the Higher Education Free Fees initiative, you will have to pay the Student Contribution Charge and the Student Centre Levy.
If you are not eligible for this, you will have to pay the full programme rate, which includes the Student Contribution Charge and Student Centre Levy.
Students have the option to pay the Student Contribution in two parts: at the start of semester one and at the start of semester two. Reductions for second and subsequent children take place via the tax system.
The Student Contribution Charge may be paid by the exchequer in respect of students who qualify under the Higher Education Grants Scheme.
For more information and a detailed breakdown of funding options for different enrollment routes please visit the main ucd fees page for more information.
All students are also liable for the Student Centre Levy.
This levy is €254 in 2024/25. The combined payment is therefore €2,254.
For more information and a detailed breakdown of funding options for different enrollment routes please visit the main ucd fees page for more information.
New entrants to the Higher Education Grants Scheme will be managed through the Student Universal Support Ireland [SUSI] system, rather than through individual County Councils, Local Authorities or VECs. Some continuing students [pre-SUSI] will be managed by their existing grant authority. If you think you are eligible for a grant you should deal directly with SUSI.
support@susi.cdvec.ie
+353 761 087874
For more information and a detailed breakdown of funding options for different enrollment routes please visit the main ucd fees page for more information.
Student excellence and achievement is recognised in UCD through a wide variety of scholarships and awards.
Find out more about the different types of scholarships, awards and prizes UCD offers and where to go for further information. You’ll find profiles of some of our scholarship recipients in scholar stories, and pictures of recent events in awards gallery.
https://www.ucd.ie/scholarships/
UCD is strongly committed to encouraging students with exceptional talents to develop their abilities to their full potential. Through membership of the Academy, students displaying elite potential to international standards in academic pursuits, sports or performing arts are encouraged and supported to develop their talent further.
The UCD Ad Astra Academy provides these students with a range of benefits, mentoring and innovative supports to allow them to achieve at the highest levels. The students in turn are expected to make a significant contribution to the Academy, the University and when they graduate, to society at large.
http://www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/
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