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Dublin, Ireland

Arts + Sciences (University College Dublin)

Study Program

Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

15-18 semester hours

22.5-27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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16 weeks

Costs

Credit

15-18 semester hours

22.5-27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Apply Now

Request Information

Dates

-

16 weeks

Costs

Credit

15-18 semester hours

22.5-27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

Request Information

Dates

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37 weeks

Costs

Credit

15-18 semester hours

22.5-27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Apply Now

Request Information

Overview

Ireland's beautiful capital, Dublin, is the perfect place to study arts and sciences. Immerse yourself in Ireland's largest university and CIEE's partner school by enrolling in courses at University College Dublin (UCD) alongside Irish and international students. Select coursework across six colleges: Arts & Humanities; Business, Engineering, and Architecture; Health and Agricultural Sciences; Science; and Social Sciences and Law. Students can opt to take a full course load at UCD (five courses per semester) or combine UCD courses with CIEE electives taught by adjunct lecturers at CIEE Dublin, located on Dublin City University's All Hallows campus. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

STUDY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

at UCD’s start-up incubator – one of the biggest in Ireland

ENJOY UCD’S 130-HECTARE PARKLAND ESTATE CAMPUS

hosting world-class facilities

EXPLORE ICONIC SITES

like Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Henrietta Street, and Guinness brewery

330

ACRES OF CAMPUS

30K

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UCD

998

YEAR DUBLIN WAS FOUNDED BY THE VIKINGS

Experience
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Your Destination

With a young, vibrant population of more than one million people, Dublin is a city on the move and an emerging high-tech European hub. Still, the charm and culture of old Dublin shine through, and the echoes of literary giants like Joyce, Shaw, Swift, Wilde, and Beckett remain. Since the late 1990s, a multicultural Dublin has emerged with immigration from around the world. Today, the city is a dynamic, lively multicultural space nestled between the jewel green landscape and the Irish Sea. 

CIEE Dublin is located on Dublin City University’s All Hallows Campus in the leafy suburb of Drumcondra, one mile North of the city center.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Dublin.

The Culture

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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

  • Get to know Dublin with cultural activities such as guided walking tours, visits to museums, cathedrals, galleries, and historic sites. 
  • See more of Ireland with day trips that bring your coursework to life. Excursions could include visits to the Wicklow mountains of Glendalough, the medieval town of Kilkenny, or  or other parts of the island, such as Belfast in the North or Galway on the West Coast. 
  • Experience Irish culture with live music, theatre, and more. 
  • Get involved in the hub of student life at the UCD Student Centre and the extensive range of amenities at the UCD Sport and Fitness complex.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CIEE Dublin works with a variety of charities and NGOs and will assist students who are interested in volunteer opportunities.

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Ireland Traditions and Culture You Should Know

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

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Ireland vs. Scotland Travel: Where Should You Study Abroad?

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

When you think of Ireland and Scotland, you might be imagining two very similar countries – lots of greenery, the U.K., cafés, and packed, early histories. And although there are... keep reading

From CIEE

What Does Craic Mean? Your Guide to Irish Slang

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For those not from Ireland , the frequent use of “craic” by the Irish can be a little confusing. We get it. The concept can be a mix of a... keep reading

Housing
Academics

Academics

Students attend University College Dublin (UCD), one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and immerse themselves in the Irish academic system. Ranked in the top 1% of universities internationally, UCD hosts 30,000+ students, 27% of which are international. 

University College Dublin (UCD) is located less than three miles from the center of Dublin, and offers 60 sports clubs, 100 societies and clubs, and an active student union.

GPA

3.0

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students are required to provide a transcript from their home school as part of the application process. 

Students can choose from two CIEE courses and a range of direct enrollment courses at UCD. Students will take a U.S. semester load equivalent to 15-18 U.S. credits while studying at UCD. To meet the full U.S. semester credit load requirement, students may opt to take exclusively host institution courses or combine host university courses with CIEE courses.

Program Credit

  • Total credit per semester: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours 
  • Contact hours for CIEE courses: 45; credit – 3 semester / 4.5 quarter hours per course

Course Credit

UCD course credits are converted to U.S. credit equivalents as follows: 

  • 5 ECTS Credits = 3 U.S. Semester / 4.5 Quarter Credits 
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits = 4 U.S. Semester / 6 Quarter Credits 
  • 10 ECTS Credits = 6 U.S. Semester / 9 Quarter Credits

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

The Irish educational system requires students to take greater responsibility for learning in a less-structured environment than in the U.S. Students are provided with a syllabus and a broad reading list. Students are required to show initiative regarding research and critical analysis. Courses are called ‘modules’ in Ireland and are academically challenging, dynamic, and involve daily reading and homework assignments.

Class Format

Students attend classes with local and international students at UCD. The format is similar to U.S. classes in terms of scheduling and registration. CIEE classes are taught by CIEE instructors.

Grading

UCD professors give numerical grades which CIEE converts to U.S. letter grades. Assessment is based on overall performance, including essays, coursework, and final papers and examinations. In many classes, students are graded on class participation, in-class activities, homework assignments, quizzes, and oral presentations.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN SAMPLE COURSE LIST

CIEE students can enroll in courses across more than 10 disciplines. Students learn of the semester’s final list of courses in time for course registration, which occurs after arrival. Certain university courses require prerequisites. The following is a representative sample of university course topics that have been available in the past and may be subject to change. For a more detailed list of course offerings, please click here.

Sample List of Course Topics

Accounting 
Anatomy 
Applied and Computational Mathematics 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
Biophysical Chemistry 
Business in Society 
Computer Science 
Constitutional Law 
Contemporary Irish Writing 
Data Science 
Economics 
Energy Engineering 
Entrepreneurship 
EU Law 
European Cinema 
Foundations of Political Theory and International Relations 
Genetics 
Globalization and Development 
Human Ethics 
Introduction to Finance 
Irish Literature in English 
Management Theory 
Materials Science and Engineering 
Mechanical Engineering Design 
Modern Europe 1500- 2000 
Organizational Behavior 
Public International Law 
Renewable Energy Systems 
Research Methods in Political Science 
Rural and Landscape Planning 
Science Medicine and Society 
Social Psychology 
Sociological Theory 
Sociology 
Theoretical Physics 
Theory and Design of Structures 
Urban Design

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Spring 2025 18 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $23,950
Program Fall 2025 16 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $23,950
Program Fall 2024 16 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $23,950
Program Academic year 2024-2025 37 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $46,700

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $16,456**

Housing = $7,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $23,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,710

International Airfare = $1,100††

Local Transportation = $400

Books & Supplies = $250

Personal expenses = $240†††

Other = $690††††

Total Costs = $4,390

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Includes EUR300 for Residence Permit

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $16,456**

Housing = $7,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $23,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,520

International Airfare = $1,100††

Local Transportation = $400

Books & Supplies = $250

Personal expenses = $240†††

Other = $390††††

Total Costs = $3,900

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Includes EUR300 for Residence Permit

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $16,456**

Housing = $7,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $23,950

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,520

International Airfare = $1,000††

Local Transportation = $400

Books & Supplies = $200

Personal expenses = $240†††

Other = $390††††

Total Costs = $3,750

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Includes EUR300 for Residence Permit

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $32,206**

Housing = $14,000***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $46,700

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $3,230

International Airfare = $1,000††

Local Transportation = $800

Books & Supplies = $450

Personal expenses = $480†††

Other = $1,080††††

Expenses during break = $1,800

Total Costs = $8,840

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Includes EUR300 for residence permit

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Enda O’Connell

Center Director

Enda is responsible for overall management of CIEE Dublin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in...

Marcus Gatto

Academic Director

Originally from Denver, Marcus has lived in Ireland for a decade. Before joining CIEE, he oversaw an undergraduate law program at a private college in Dublin and taught various law subjects.

Taylor Hebert

Student Life and Internship Coordinator

Taylor Hebert is originally from Washington state but has called Dublin home since 2017. She has a BA from Loyola University New Orleans and an MA from Humboldt University of...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

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