National College of Art and Design NCAD - Nationaly College of Art and Design NCAD In Public Library VLE T&L Staff Students NCAD Outreach News Contact My NCAD About About Welcome from the Director Strategic Plan 2019-2024 Honorary Doctorate College Structure NCAD History Schools & Departments Secretary & Registrar Key Policies and Documents Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) NCAD Gallery NCAD Field NCAD Newsletter Visitor Info Vacancies The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland. It offers the largest range of art and design degrees in the State at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Explore More Study at NCAD Study at NCAD Why NCAD? 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Explore More next Prev next The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland, offering the widest range of art & design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.  Portfolio Submission Platform Get started with your Undergraduate portfolio submission for September 2025 entry. Click Here Portfolio at NCAD Important information on building a Portfolio for entry to NCAD. Click Here NCAD awards Honorary Doctorate to Lorna Ross NCAD has today, Friday, 29 November, conferred their Honorary Doctorate award on Lorna Ross for her commitment to design-led innovation in healthcare. Read more Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition The Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition opens on Thursday 21st November at NCAD Gallery More Information New partnership Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art announces partnership with NCAD, during 175th Anniversary Year Learn More Foraging Media From 4-5 November, NCAD will host a symposium, screening and workshop bringing together artists and researchers to discuss ecology, materialism and media. More Information Creative Conscience Global Awards Four student groups from NCAD have been recognised for their innovative and impactful projects at this year’s Creative Conscience Awards Read more IDI Graduate Awards 2024 NCAD Design graduates receive 27 shortlists for the IDI Graduate Awards. This accomplishment marks NCAD as the most successful institution on the island of Ireland in this year’s competition Read more The Value of a Creative Education Writing in the Irish Independent, Professor Sarah Glennie discusses the value of a creative education. Read Full Article Previous Next NCAD Works 2024 The NCAD Annual Graduate Exhibition Show took place from the 7th of June until the 15th of June. Explore the work here. NCAD Works 2024 NCAD Climbs World Rankings NCAD is 60th in the World QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 NCAD Rankings NCAD DesignLabs NCAD DesignLabs, partners in a consortium led by Tympany Medical, have been awarded €6.8 million in funding under the DTIF award to develop Solascope. More Information NCAD Design Labs The positive impact that applied design research can have on societies, cultures, economies and environments. More Information WATCH- NCAD Works. Immerse yourself into NCAD Works. Take a look at this stunning video showing the work of the class of 2023 Watch the video Counter Infrastructures A 2-day symposium on Art and Activism at NCAD 4-5 Dec 2023 More information Practice-based PhD opportunity Fully-funded PhD opportunity to explore the knowledge that underpins technology research, development and application. In partnership with CONNECT. More information Intangible Atmospheres features works by Brian Cooney, Catherine Fay, Anna Keane, Liadh Kelleher, Lois Kelleher, Leda Scully and Isabella Utria Mago, reflecting upon processes of making in contemporary research practices. More Information GUDSKUL is coming to Ireland Following their recent discussion on collectives as a form of practice at the Creative Futures Academy at National College of Art & Design webinar, GUDSKUL is coming to Ireland! More Information NCAD DesignLabs | Health Made Better NCAD is launching DesignLabs, a new interdisciplinary centre for creative, human-centred design research and practice. More Information NCAD in Top 100 for Art & Design Worldwide NCAD is once again listed in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings More Information PhD Proposal Workshop Are you interested in undertaking a doctoral study in the fields of art, design, art education, applied arts or Visual Culture? More Information Creative Futures Academy Creative Futures Academy designs learning experiences that allow you to shape your future. We have the tools to help you learn and grow, wherever your creative career is taking you. 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