International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin, Ireland

Website: http://www.ucd.ie/

 

Institution Profile
 

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.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Late December
Semester 2: Late January to Mid -May

http://www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/
Medium of Instruction for Classes

English
Faculties/Schools
 
  • Agri-food, Nutrition, Vet Medicine and Environmental Science
  • Agriculture Transfer Program
  • Arts and Human Sciences
  • Business and Law
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Science
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Suitable for students from the following faculties:

 
  • SDE (Architecture),
  • FOE (Electrical, Mechanical),
  • FOL,
  • FASS (History, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics),
  • FOS (Food science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics),
  • SOC (Computer Science).


Business courses are not available for NUS students at UCD. There is high demand for courses in English literature, psychology and history therefore students must be prepared to be flexible with their course selection. Information Systems courses fall under Business at UCD and are not available for NUS students. Information Systems students should choose their courses from UCD's Computer Science department.

Exchange students can take a maximum of 6 modules (30 ECTs) and minimum of 4 modules at UCD). Course catalogue for exchange students: http://www.ucd.ie/students/course_search.htm
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

Only nominated students by NUS will be eligible for the exchange with UCD. Nomination should be sent by 2 May for semester 1 exchange and by 1 October for semester 2 exchange.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

On Campus Accommodation:

UCD has on-campus accommodation for over 2,500 students in both halls of residence and three, four, five and six-bedroom self-catering apartments. These are spread across five locations, with 300 places located on the nearby Blackrock Campus. However, places are limited.

Off Campus Accommodation:

The Off-Campus Accommodation Office is open from 2nd June until the beginning of September. Students can reference daily newspapers and telephone landlords/landladies from the office.

Alternatively, students can arrive 2-3 weeks before term begins in order to search for suitable accommodation. There is enormous demand for accommodation in the areas of Dublin surrounding UCD. The search starts in August and increases throughout September/October.

Students should note that it is always advisable to view private accommodation in advance in order to ascertain that it suits your requirements.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

All non-Irish nationals who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at UCD. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €150 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank transfer. This fee cannot be paid in cash.
Health/Medical Insurance

Non-EU students who are staying for less than a year are required to obtain private health insurance. UCD does not provide health insurance.
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
Euros €
Accommodation
592
Food
300
Transport
80
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
250
Monthly Estimate
1,222


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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