Study abroad in Dublin with IFSA
Dublin
, Ireland

University College Dublin Partnership

Program Overview

Follow in the footsteps of James Joyce and five Irish prime ministers at Ireland’s largest and most richly diversified university. UCD is ranked among the top one percent of universities worldwide and offers rich research opportunities, an active student union that stokes the campus social scene, and quick access to the lively city center.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Fall: April 1
Academic Year: April 1
Spring: Oct. 15

Minimum GPA

3.00

Credit load

12.5 - 15

Housing

Apartment/Flat

Instruction language

English

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the University College of Dublin's Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

Students apply to one college or program within UCD. Students must take the majority of their courses within their college or chosen program.

Explore available courses on the University College Dublin's online course catalog.

  • Click on the “Modules” tab (the font is grey, the tab is grey when it's been clicked on). 
  • To search by subject, select the college you’re applying for (ie Arts & Humanities or Engineering) under “Category”
  • If there a multiple subjects available under “Subject,” choose the subject area you’re interested in
  • Then tick the boxes to filter your search for Levels 1, 2, and 3.
  • Click the search button to see courses offered
  • Check when the course is offered (semester 1 = fall, semester 2 = spring)

Credit Conversions

The typical course load at University College Dublin is 25-30 ECTS credits, which is equivalent to 12.5-15 U.S. semester credit hours.

1 ECTS credit = 0.5 U.S. semester credit hours

It is your responsibility to confirm your home institution’s requirements regarding course load during your study abroad experience.

Lab & Field Trip Fees

Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

Study abroad students at the University College Dublin may enroll in Level 1-3 (100-300) classes. Level 4 (400) classes are not available to study abroad students.

ENGLISH

English majors may enroll in a full course load of English modules and will receive priority registration for these modules, particularly with 300 level (level-3) modules. These students can select up to two, 300-level modules, worth 10 ECTS credits each. Non-English majors are encouraged to speak with their IFSA Admissions Counselor for guidance on the appropriate modules to select.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology majors receive priority registration and can typically take a maximum of three to four psychology modules. Non-psychology majors can select modules subject to availability, although availability is typically limited.

HISTORY

History majors receive priority registration in history modules. Non-history majors can select modules subject to availability.

Scientific and Engineering Research Opportunity

UCD, a prestigious research institution, offers IFSA students the opportunity to enroll in a credit-bearing research experience in the UCD College of Science or the UCD College of Engineering. Based on your academic background and research interests, you will be assigned to an active lab and pursue a research project under the supervision of UCD faculty and their graduate student team. At the end of the semester, you will present your findings in a poster presentation session open to the whole university. UCD will mail your poster to your home institution. If interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFSA Admissions Counselor and we will ensure that you enroll in the correct UCD class for the research option. UCD will confirm the specific details of your research placement shortly after your arrival in Ireland.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least one (1) semester of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

Recommendation Letter
Your application to this program will require one (1) academic letter of recommendation if your cumulative GPA is below a 3.0.

Visa & Resident Permit Requirements

  • A visa is not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
  • A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.
  • A resident permit is required for all students.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t our control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.

Activities

  • Local rugby matches
  • Theater performances
  • Comedy gigs
  • Castle tours

Excursions

  • Weekend trip to rural Connemara in County Galway.
  • Trip to Belfast and the Antrim Coast include visits to Dunluce Castle, Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, and Giant’s Causeway.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat

Meals

Self-Catering

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Fall 2023

September 4, 2023

December 22, 2023

$22,995

April 1

Academic Year 2023-2024

September 4, 2023

Mid-May 2024

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April 1

Spring 2024

Mid-Jan. 2024

Mid-May 2024

$22,995 (estimated)

Oct. 15

Fall 2024

Early Sept. 2024

Mid-Dec. 2024

$22,995 (estimated)

April 1

Academic Year 2024-2025

Early Sept. 2024

Mid-May 2025

Contact IFSA

April 1

Term

Fall 2023

Term begins

September 4, 2023

Term ends

December 22, 2023

Program costs

$22,995

Application deadline

April 1

Term

Academic Year 2023-2024

Term begins

September 4, 2023

Term ends

Mid-May 2024

Program costs

Contact IFSA

Application deadline

April 1

Term

Spring 2024

Term begins

Mid-Jan. 2024

Term ends

Mid-May 2024

Program costs

$22,995 (estimated)

Application deadline

Oct. 15

Term

Fall 2024

Term begins

Early Sept. 2024

Term ends

Mid-Dec. 2024

Program costs

$22,995 (estimated)

Application deadline

April 1

Term

Academic Year 2024-2025

Term begins

Early Sept. 2024

Term ends

Mid-May 2025

Program costs

Contact IFSA

Application deadline

April 1

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Vineeta Chauhan

Vineeta Chauhan

Admissions Counselor

Zipporah Gaines

Zipporah Gaines

Prearrival Counselor

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