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Is this program right for you?

The CIEE program at Dublin City University in Dublin is appropriate for students from a variety of disciplines who are well prepared academically for direct matriculation. The program is ideal for students wishing to take courses in international relations, business and communications and who wish to participate in the rich campus life of a small tight-knit university.

Program Snapshot

  • Wide range of course offerings in a range of fields from business to international relations to communications to service-learning; for-credit internships 
  • Compact, high-tech campus in Dublin, easily accessible to the center of town
  • Interaction with local and international students in a shared on-campus apartment or in a homestay: volunteering, student societies, and university clubs
  • In-depth look at Irish culture through a core course, History and Culture of Modern Ireland, and orientation program

Subject Areas

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Culture (host country)
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Internship
  • Irish Studies
  • Journalism
  • Languages
  • Law/Legal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Service-Learning

About Dublin

Dublin is an ancient city that today is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing European capitals. With a young and vibrant population of over one million, it has enjoyed considerable economic growth in the last decade. While Dublin may be a city on the move, the charm, culture, and heritage of old Dublin is still apparent everywhere. It is perhaps the most literary city in the world with associations that include Joyce, Shaw, Swift, Wilde, and Beckett.

Where You'll Study

Dublin City University

Established in the early 1980s, Dublin City University (DCU) has approximately 10,000 students. DCU offers its students multi-disciplinary programs, creating an environment that stimulates entrepreneurial awareness and activity through strong links with local and international businesses. The 85-acre campus compares to a traditional U.S. campus with central green areas, cafés, theater, a sports center, and a library. DCU is located 20 to 30 minutes by bus from downtown Dublin. Public transportation is easily accessible.

Thoughts From Abroad

For some years now it has been my privilege to welcome American students to my native city and indeed to Ireland. As many of you know, Dublin is an ancient city founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Today, it is a vibrant European capital with a truly international flavor. Although it has a population in excess of one million people, the city maintains its friendly and compact atmosphere. Visiting students quickly become familiar with its narrow streets that feature a myriad of cafés, shops, and famous Dublin pubs. The birthplace of James Joyce, the city has a strong literary and theatrical heritage, which continues to this day with a thriving community of artists, musicians, and writers. Galleries, museums, and places of historical interest create a genuine bohemian atmosphere, which allows talent to flourish.

Dublin is a student-oriented city with a student population of over seventy thousand, many of whom are international students from all over the world. I look forward to showing you my Dublin and my Ireland.

— Don Niall, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Resident Director Don Niall is a native of Dublin with considerable experience in revealing the city to U.S. students from various colleges and universities throughout America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Masters of Philosophy in Ethnic and Racial Studies. He is currently completing doctoral research in the Department of Geography at the University of Dublin, Trinity College. He has extensive teaching experience in international tourism, anthropology, sociology, and politics. His academic interests include the construction of Irish identity, multiculturalism, and the geography of ethnic citizenship in Ireland. He is also a member of the Irish Council for International Students.

Resident Coordinator Brian Doherty is a graduate of Indiana University and has been living and working in Dublin for the last three years. Brian works closely with the students and supports the Resident Director.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15-16 semester/22.5-24 quarter hours
academic year: 30-31 semester/45-46.5 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0
  • Service-Learning Track: college-level course in social science research methods

Program Dates

Fall 20099/21/2009 - 12/19/2009
Academic Year 2009-109/21/2009 - 5/30/2010
Spring 20102/1/2010 - 5/30/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200912 weeks
mid-September - mid-December
Academic Year 2009-1030 weeks
mid-September - late May
Spring 201015 weeks
late January - late May

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $14,900
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing*$3,800
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$11,026
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$14,900

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,050
    Meals (Campus Residence option)*** †$2,400
    Personal Expenses**$2,750
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$480
    Total$6,830

    **Irish immigration regulations require all students to open a bank account with a minimum of EUR$1000 in order to file registration.  After registering with the immigration authorities, students have ready access to these funds to pay their living/personal expenses.  More details will be provided to students with their acceptance materials.

    ***Additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $750 per semester.

    † Students on the academic year program should budget an additional $1500 for the break between semesters, which covers the estimated cost of housing and meals.


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $26,800
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing*$7,600
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$19,126
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$26,800

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,050
    Meals (Campus Residence option)*** †$4,800
    Personal Expenses**$5,500
    Books and Supplies$300
    Local Transportation$960
    Total$12,610

    **Irish immigration regulations require all students to open a bank account with a minimum of EUR$1000 in order to file registration.  After registering with the immigration authorities, students have ready access to these funds to pay their living/personal expenses.  More details will be provided to students with their acceptance materials.

    ***Additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $750 per semester.

    † Students on the academic year program should budget an additional $1500 for the break between semesters, which covers the estimated cost of housing and meals.


  • Spring 2010 $15,100
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing*$3,450
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$11,576
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$15,100

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee.  No meals are included in the campus residence option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$850
    Personal Expenses**$2,750
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$480
    Meals (Campus Residence Option)***$2,400
    Total$6,630

    **Irish immigration regulations require all students to open a bank account with a minimum of EUR$1000 in order to file registration.  After registering with the immigration authorities, students have ready access to these funds to pay their living/personal expenses.  More details will be provided to students with their acceptance materials.

    ***Additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $750 per semester.


Scholarship Information

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