UCD is hosting its Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 8th November 2025
from 10am-4pm
from 10am-4pm
#ucdopenday
Discover everything you need to know about your chosen courses, explore our vibrant campus, and meet the UCD community. To get a feel for what’s in store, take a look at last year’s programme of events and talks below.
Gain a real insight into the student experience and life at UCD
UCD OPEN DAY EXPERIENCE
PLAN YOUR DAY
The 2025 talks schedule is available below. The UCD Open Day takes place on the Belfield campus, located approximately 4km south of Dublin City Centre.
Open from 10am the central exhibition in O’Reilly Hall will give you the opportunity to ask questions on a one to one basis.
There are over 130 talks taking place in 7 locations around campus.
Tours of the main Belfield campus will run regularly from O’Reilly Hall. Led by our UCD Student Ambassadors tours last approximately 40 minutes.
Use the Open Day Handbook and Planner to get the most out of the UCD Open Day.
Explore how UCD, one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities, has become Ireland’s global university
PLAN YOUR TRIP
The UCD Open Day takes place on the Belfield campus, located approximately 4km south of Dublin City Centre. Please be aware of the expected high levels of car traffic entering and leaving campus and follow guidance from any UCD staff or event marshals.
TRAVELLING TO UCD
We have developed a user-friendly interactive Commuting Map to assist you on planning your journey to UCD more easily. Please note that car parks are expected to reach capacity, so try alternative methods of transport where possible.
PARENTS, GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS, TEACHERS & ALUMNI
Parents, teachers and UCD Alumni are very welcome to come along to the open day. The Haven is located in the conservatory of O’Reilly Hall and is a place to relax. You can grab a bite to eat in the conservatory café and enjoy the surroundings overlooking the UCD main lake.
Parents: there is a parents talk on ‘Helping your son or daughter make a course choice’.
ACCOMMODATION
Dublin is a great city to visit so why not take this opportunity to make the most of your stay and book an overnight trip.
For the list of accommodation near the University
TRANSPORT
Free Park & Ride : Operating from UCD Smurfit Blackrock to UCD Belfield, from 09:00 until 15:45 (last bus). No shuttles will operate between 12:30 – 13:45. Download Timetable
Free Shuttle Bus: Service will operate from Sydney Parade Dart Station to O’Reilly Hall car park throughout the day, from 9am to 15.45 (last bus). No shuttles will operate between 12:30 – 13:45. Download Timetable
Connolly Train Station: You can take the DART service southbound to Sydney Parade station, where there will be a free shuttle bus service from and to Sydney Parade Dart Station throughout the day, from 9am to 4.30pm. Alternatively, you can take the DART service southbound to Blackrock Dart station, where the S6 regularly runs services to and from UCD.
Dublin Bus: Over 20 bus routes serve the Belfield campus, linking UCD to the city centre and suburban areas. The Belfield campus is also served by three 24 hour bus routes that run 7 days a week; the 39a from the campus bus terminus and the E1 and E2 from the main entrance. The S4 bus serves areas including Liffey Valley, Crumlin, Terenure, Rathgar & Miltown and the S6 bus serves Tallaght, Knocklyon, Rathfarnham, Nutgrove and Blackrock. The S4 and S6 both stop at bus stops within campus.
By Car: UCD has carparks throughout the Belfield and Blackrock campus. Parking on campus is free for the day and Open Day staff will be on hand to give directions. We will also be operating a free Park & Ride from the UCD Blackrock Campus. See Car Parks Map here. (There are disabled parking spots are available in most car parks, but you can also view our interactive map for more details.)
UCD COMMUTING GUIDE
See the UCD Commuting Guide for further information.
One of the best ways to experience UCD life is to come to our Open Day
