University College Dublin
Program Details
Program Location |
Dublin, Ireland
|
Sponsor |
Purdue |
Program Type |
Exchange |
Course # |
SA 20196
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Duration |
Semester
|
Upcoming Program Dates |
Spring 2025 |
01/13/25 to 05/18/25
|
Current Program Dates |
Fall 2024 |
09/02/24 to
12/21/24 |
Past Dates |
Fall 2023 |
09/04/23 to 12/21/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
ATTENTION: This program is highly competitive. Students interested in applying should be prepared with a serious second choice option.
Overview
Dublin is the capital of and largest city in Ireland. It was voted Europe's fourth most popular city break destination, behind London, Paris, and Rome and is one of the friendliest capital cities in the world. Dublin's elegant Georgian architecture makes it one of Europe's most attractive capitals. Dublin is a relatively small and accessible city, small enough and safe enough to get around on foot, while the tram and suburban rail system provide excellent transport links throughout the city.
Dublin is a young city. Thanks to its universities and schools, almost half of Ireland’s population is under-25. The universities attract students from around the world, making Dublin a small, but buzzing international city.
Founded over one hundred and sixty years ago, University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation, and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. UCD is also Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 30,000 students drawn from over 120 countries, and includes 5,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
College of Science]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland, Europe and the wider world; through the study and discussion of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.
Language of Instruction: English
Semester Course Load: 30 ECTS (15 Purdue credit hours) minimum
Course catalogue: click HERE.
Exchange students are required to apply to the academic unit in their major area. They will then take all but one or two courses in their major area from the department that's hosting their exchange. If your study plan is to take elective and GedEd requirements across academic disciplines, UCD is not the program for you.
Housing
UCD has on-campus accommodation available for over 2,000 students in three, four, five and six-bedroom self-catering apartments in four locations. However, places are limited and UCD is unable to guarantee accommodation to all international students.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2024
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
Program Fee |
$0.00
|
Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
To be paid by the student.
|
Program Specific Insurance |
$350.00 |
Round-trip Airfare |
$1,300.00 |
Housing |
$4,000.00 |
Local Transportation |
$500.00 |
Visa |
$350.00 |
Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
Meals |
$2,500.00 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
Program Application Deadline
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Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.