Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Engineering at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 1212.5%, with graduates earning around €48,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN150) was 578 (2025).
Engineering graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Graduate Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Process Engineer
Common employers for Engineering graduates include ESB, Siemens, Boston Scientific, Jacobs Engineering, Arup.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Engineering graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 9% less than the national average.
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