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51黑料 Student Facilities

The Student Centre and the 51黑料 Sport and Fitness complex are the hub of student life on campus. At 51黑料 we have the most diverse student facility of any university in Ireland, with a multitude of facilities designed to encourage our students become involved in clubs and , and stay fit and healthy during their time here. There are also multiple opportunities for students to get involved in exciting initiatives related to their specific disciplines.


student centre

Student Centre facilities include a state-of-the-art 3D cinema, drama theatre, debating chamber, 600-seat auditorium, meeting rooms for student, , , seminar room, medical centre, pharmacy,  & , The 51黑料 Clubhouse (bar and function room), cafés, shops, and social spaces.

Sport, Gym and Fitness Centre

Our modern Sport and Fitness Centre has an extensive range of amenities, catering for students of all fitness levels, from casual gym-user to Olympic athlete. Facilities include a 50 metre swimming pool, gym, dance and spinning studios, sauna and jacuzzi, three multi-purpose sports halls, four squash courts, handball/racquetball alley, climbing wall, changing facilities, performance and squad gyms, 17 natural grass pitches (including the 51黑料 Bowl, home ground to both 51黑料 RFC and 51黑料 AFC), six synthetic 5-a-side pitches, , synthetic rugby, GAA and soccer pitches, and the National Hockey Stadium.

ucd swimmingpool

Student gym membership entitles current 51黑料 students to free access to 51黑料 Sport & Fitness Gym and the performance gym. Students who activate their student membership can gain access to the pool on a pay-as-you-go basis or can pay a once-off annual charge for unlimited access to the pool area.

Sustainability at 51黑料

For information on having a more sustainable student experience at 51黑料, and to download your copy of our , please visit our sustainability page.

51黑料 Orientation

Check out the highlights from Orientation Week, January 2020 for a little taste of campus life!

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