Smurfit Graduate Business School, also known as UCD Smurfit School, is the only business school in Ireland to have accreditation from three institutes: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Ranking
- Ranked by the Financial Times as:
- 23rd College among the European Business Schools
- 89th among Full-Time MBA programs in the world and 25th in Europe
- 68th among Executive MBA programs in the world
- 43th among Executive Education Open Enrolment programs in the world
- 7th among Masters in International Management programs in the world
- 36th among MSc Finance programs in the world
- Ranked by The Economist as 59th among Executive MBA programs in the world
- Ranked by QS World University Rankings as
- 24th among MSc Finance programs in the world
- 42nd among MSc Management programs in the world
- 15th among MSc in Marketing programs in the world
- 13th among MSc in Business Analytics programs in the world
- 41st among Executive MBA programs in the world
Highlights
| Type of College | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Location | Dublin |
| Official Website | https://www.smurfitschool.ie |
| Establishment Year | 1908 |
| Application Portal | UCD Student Information Portal |
| Scholarship | Merit based, Financial need based |
Campus, Programs and Residence
Campus: College is located on the seaside of the town Blackrock. Campus is 10 km away from Dublin City Centre.
Programs
- UCD Smurfit School is a graduate college offering programs in both business and non-business disciplines.
- College’s academic portfolio includes masters, doctoral, short term and industrial programs. .
- Masters program are offered in MBA (full-time and executive) and MSc courses.
Residence: Students enrolled in UCD Smurfit School are eligible to apply for University College Dublin residency.
Admission Process
Application Fee: Students can apply to multiple programs in UCD Smurfit School by paying €50 application fee.
Application Portal: College accepts application for all programs through University College Dublin’s Student Information Portal.
Admission Requirements: Work experience, GMAT/GRE scores, Resume, Essay (based on College guidelines) , Personal Statement, Video Appraisal
English Proficiency Requirement: Students from non-english speaking countries are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores as proof of language proficiency.
Cost of Attendance
Program fees for non-European Union students for the academic year 2019-20 is specified below. Fees can be paid through debit/credit card using University College Dublin's online payment facility.
Tuition Fee
| Program | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| M.B.A | €34,500 | €15,950 (Executive) |
| Masters in Accounting | €19,200 | Not taught |
| Masters in Finance | €22,250 | €11,150 |
| Masters in Human Resource Management, Management and Marketing | €19,200 | €9,600 |
Other yearly expenses
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accomodation | On-Campus: 6,600 Off-Campus: 8,000 |
| Food/Utilities | €4,800 |
| Textbooks | €12,000 |
| Travel/Entertainment | €4,200 |
| Laptop/Computer | €800 |
Scholarship/Financial Aid
UCD Smurfit School provides multiple scholarships to students enrolled in MBA and Masters program based on merit and financial need.
| Scholarship | Sponsor | Deadline | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achiever MBA | NTR plc | March 1 | Enrolled in MBA, 700 or above GMAT score | 100% tuition fee |
| Aspire | UCD Smurfit School | May 10 | Enrolled in MBA, MSc | 50% tuition fee |
| GMAT MBA Scholarship | UCD Smurfit School | MBA: February 1, Executive MBA: January 1 |
Enrolled in MBA, 700 or above GMAT score | 100% tuition fee |
| China MSc Merit-based | UCD Smurfit School | March 15 | China Residence | €3,000 |
| India Regional MSc Merit-based | UCD Smurfit School | March 31 | India Residence | 50% tuition fee |
| MSc Merit-based | UCD Smurfit School | March 29 | International student | 50% tuition fee |
Alumni Network
UCD Smurfit School’s alumni network includes many notable people. Few of them are:
- Michael Beary – Irish Army general and former UNIFIL commander
- Sarah Carey – columnist and broadcaster
- Conor McNamara – sports commentator
- Derval O'Rourke – athlete
- Julie-Ann Russell – footballer
Smurfit Graduate Business School Program Fees & Deadlines
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Exams Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M.S Computer Science 1 year | INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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M.S Business Analytics 1 year | INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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| INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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B.Sc Computer Science 4 years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Jul 2024) | INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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| INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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M.Eng Mechanical Engineering 2 years | INR 26.4 L/Yr EUR 29,100 /Yr |
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Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCD MBA Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 8.4 L/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| SETU Waterford academic scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Bhajan Lal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| TU Dublin Centenary Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.7 L/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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