University College Dublin (UCD)
Ireland

University College Dublin (UCD) traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated 'The Idea of a University'. Since then, the University has played a central role in Ireland's advancement as a dynamic and highly successful European state and has established a long and distinguished tradition of service to scholarship and the community. Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university situated on a spacious and leafy campus some 3 miles to the south of Dublin city centre.

For students, both Irish and international, it is a supportive and stimulating environment in which to spend a period of intellectual and personal development.  UCD offers a lively campus community in which to live and study. The University has modern buildings and first class academic and sporting facilities. It has a busy extracurricular life and students are encouraged to become actively involved in the wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities available.

To search for courses and modules offered by UCD, please visit:
http://www.ucd.ie/students/course_search.htm         

Academic Calendar:

• NUS Semester 1 = UCD Semester 1 (1 Sept 2008 – 19 Dec 2008)
• NUS Semester 2 = UCD Semester 2 (19 Jan 2009 – 16 May 2009)
• UCD Summer Term (18 May 2009 – 15 Aug 2009)

Being one of Europe’s major capital cities, the cost of living in Dublin can high although it varies greatly with each individual student’s lifestyle and needs. Monthly living expenses are estimated at around €1000 which includes accommodation, meals, books and other living expenses.

For a more information on costs and prices in Dublin, you can refer to: http://www.ucd.ie/international/helpadvice6.htm

For more information on University accommodation, please visit: http://www.ucd.ie/residences/apply_exchange.html

The capital of Ireland, Dublin combines rich history with the modernity of one of Europe’s major capitals. There is vibrant nightlife in Dublin and it is reputedly one of the most youthful cities in Europe - with estimates of 50% of inhabitants being younger than 25. Furthermore in 2007, it was voted the friendliest city in Europe. The city has a world-famous literary history, having produced many prominent literary figures, including Nobel laureates William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett. Other influential writers and playwrights from Dublin include Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and the creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker. It is arguably most famous, however, as the location of the greatest works of James Joyce.

Students going to UCD on SEP may apply for the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award. Selected students will be awarded a maximum of 4,000 Euros for one semester, which should cover their airfare, accommodation and living expenses. Applications open around February each year and close in end March for the following academic year's SEP.

For more information on the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award, please visit: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/intl/students/awards/duo-singapore/index.html