Bachelor in Computer Science with Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jul 15, 2027; tuition fees are 20,000 USD per year.

This Bachelor in Computer Science with Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is for students passionate about technology. It's a 4-year degree that combines theory with practical skills, offered in English at University College Dublin.

The curriculum covers computer programming, data structures, algorithms, data science in Python, artificial intelligence, and network analysis. Students gain hands-on experience through internships and real-world applications.

Graduates can become Data Scientists, Software Engineers, AI Researchers, or Business Analysts. They're prepared for jobs in banking, consultancy, and technology, with companies like Google, IBM, and Accenture seeking their skills.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.