IFSA-University College Dublin

The program is open to Purdue students 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.

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Students apply to one college or program at UCD and take the majority or all of their classes within that college or program.

Regarding the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program: Click here for a list of the specific classes that have been approved for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.

Excursions included in the IFSA program fee are:

• Adventure Weekend at Killary Harbour in rural Connemara:  Activities include water skiing, clay-pigeon shooting, laser combat, tubing, hill walking, high-rope challenges and kayaking
• 4-day Northern Ireland weekend:  Includes tour of Belfast, day tour of Derry city/Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Antrim coastline, and Giants Causeway.
• Cultural activities and excursions in Dublin

Housing is in one of seven residential complexes on campus or in IFSA-Butler-operated housing a short commute away. In all housing, students purchase or prepare their own meals.

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.

The IFSA-Butler program fee includes tuition for UCD's courses in liberal arts, business, or sport & exercise; excursions & special events; orientation; a host family visit; and many helpful, additional services.

Additional fees apply for coursework in science, pre-med, or nursing. Please see IFSA's website for the additional expenses. 

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2016

IFSA-Butler offers a monthly payment plan option for its fees as well as scholarships. Please see its website for more information.

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

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.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

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.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: IFSA-Butler
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find Ireland in list)