UCD Architecture

Ratings
Overall
4
Academics: 5
Support: 5
Fun: 4
Housing: 2
Safety: 5
Review

Spent a semester at UCD Engineering & Architecture. I took an intro Landscape Architecture lecture, a Masters level Nature-Based Solutions studio, a Masters level Urban Resilience lecture, as well as a literature elective (in the English dept). At my home university, I study sustainability and visual arts, so this program was a great chance to bring those disciplines together. Courses were rigorous, but professors supportive and helpful. I really liked the overall focus on sustainability and environmental issues. Good variety in the options available in course selection, including Masters-level modules.
On-campus housing is livable but not great. It's very expensive for what you get, but unfortunately not many alternatives are available due to the city's housing crisis.
Student life is welcoming and friendly, and plenty of nice things to do out in Dublin. UCD is definitely in the suburbs, but an easy 30 min bus ride from city center.

Would you recommend this program?
Yes, I would
Year Completed
2022
Private Note to Provider (optional)
one of my favorite parts of the program was Richview architecture campus. such a great aspect of the community, but I know the program is changing facilities in the next few years, so I didn't include it in my review