UCD Architecture is at the forefront of the architectural and urban design debate, both in Ireland and internationally. It plays a central role in society, leading innovation and development on every scale. The Architecture course at UCD offers a means to engage creatively and constructively with society. If students have a capacity and passion for creativity, for making things through technological invention or artistic experimentation, and they’re excited by the idea of designing buildings, urban environments and landscapes, then this course is for them.

The design process is central to Architecture, harnessing the mind’s analytical and creative powers to produce innovative solutions to everyday and future challenges and studios are largely taught by practicing architects and many alumni are leading figures, whose work is recognized nationally and internationally. UCD Architecture is also the only college in Ireland with professional accreditation/international certification from RIAI, RIBA & NAAB.

UCD Architecture has a very extensive list of 30+ partners in Europe and worldwide, opportunities to date have included:

• University of Sydney, Australia
• Kungl Tekniska Hogskolan Stockholm, Sweden
• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• National University of Singapore
• Technische Universität München, Germany
• University of California, Berkeley, USA