The UCD Centre for Study Abroad provides a resource to all non-EU students studying at UCD promoting intellectual challenge, cultural immersion and individual growth. The Centre's team comprises of coordinators from UCD Colleges & Schools, each providing a structured and responsive service to students studying within their discipline. The core ideals of the Study Abroad Programmes at UCD are founded on the key objectives of acdemic excellence and cultural integration.

Academic Programme

Typically, Study Abroad students take six modules during a semester. Modules are chosen from an extensive range available from UCD's undergraduate degree programmes. Study Abroad Students attend regular classes alongside Irish and other international students. Project and study groups are designed to ensure that students are fully integrated into the UCD learning environment. Classes are typically 3 hours per week per module. Grading is based on continuous assessment and final examination.

UCD offers the following Study Abroad Programmes:

Arts, Celtic Studies and Human Sciences
Argi-Food, Nutrition and Environment
Architecture
Business
Engineering
Law
Science
Sports & Exercise Management
Summer Internship

Study Abroad Programme Fees 2011-2012

Student Support

The Centre for Study Abroad provides an excellent student support system for Study Abroad Students including:

• Pre-arrival support and information
• Transition management
• Orientation programme
• Housing assistance
• Extensive cultural/social programme
• Regular lunch meetings
• On-going personal and academic support

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Students are accommodated in apartments shared by three/four persons each with their own single room.

www.ucd.ie/residences

Off-Campus Housing

Off-campus housing is available in private rented houses and apartments in Dublin. The Centre for Study Abroad facilitates students in suggesting suitable accommodation. Houses are furnished and within walking distance of Dublin city centre and on a bus route to UCD.

Cultural/ Social Program

One of the essential elements of the study abroad experience at UCD is for international students to fully understand and appreciate the richness of Irish society and culture.

Our cultural/social programme offers Study Abroad students the opportunity to learn about Irish culture through a series of excursions and field trips in Dublin and across the island of Ireland. The country's rich and complex history has left a remarkably artistic legacy and modern Ireland continues to be a global centre of artistic and cultural excellence.

Typical Activities include

• Wicklow Mountain Walk
• Neolithic tomb Day trip
• Trip to National Theatre
• Castle Tour
• Irish Dancing
• Traditional Irish Music

Student Services

In addition to the comprehensive services offered by the UCD Centre for Study Abroad, students can avail of on-campus student services including:

• Student Health Services
• Discount Pharmacy
• Student Disability Office
• Clubs and Societies
• Sports Centres
• Library
• Restaurants
• Computer Services
• Post Office
• Bank
• Students' Union

Student Health and Welfare

The UCD Student Health Centre provides a free and confidential service to all registered students at the university. Male and female doctors are available by appointment and a nurse is available throughout the day. While at UCD, Study Abroad students may also avail of the support services of counsellors, advisers and chaplains.

Please note: Study Abroad students should arrange their own medical insurance before they travel to Ireland

Library

The UCD James Joyce Library has a stock of 1 million volumes, including some 30,000 early printed books, and important collections of Irish manuscripts. It offers a special range of reference books, course-books, academic periodicals and background reading in all subjects. The UCD library also has extensive electronic resources and subject portals that can be accessed on line. http://www.ucd.ie/library

Sports

The sport facilities at UCD are among the finest in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sport at the university. All levels of proficiency are catered for in the fifty six official sports clubs. UCD has facilities for soccer, rugby, Gaelic games and hockey, in addition to an athletics track and tennis courts. There is also a large indoor sports centre with squash courts, sports halls and a state of the art fitness suite. http://www.ucd.ie/sport

Student Clubs and Societies

An exciting feature of life at UCD is the range of over one hundred student societies and clubs that are all open to Study Abroad students. These provide an opportunity to become more involved in college life and pursue a variety of interests. Early in the semester there is an exhibition to promote and provide information on the clubs and societies. http://www.ucd.ie/socs

UCD Centre for Study Abroad

UCD Centre for Study Abroad

Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre

University College Dublin

Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

Tel: +353-1-716-8500

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