IFSA-University College Dublin
Program Details
| Program Location |
Dublin, Ireland
|
| Sponsor |
IFSA-Butler |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 34020
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2024 |
01/14/24 to 05/19/24
|
| Current Program Dates |
| Fall 2023 |
09/03/23 to
12/22/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Green hills and gregarious people await you in this fabled land of poets and playwrights. Most students know the Republic of Ireland as the richly historic and traditional Emerald Isle, but they will also experience a modern, well-educated society that is dedicated to political, social and economic progress.
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. The university was established in 1854 and was renamed "University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin" in 1998. Originally located in the city center, most of the university's faculties have since been relocated to a 370-acre park campus at Belfield, four kilometres south of the city.
UCD is Ireland’s largest university with almost 25,000 students. UCD is home to over 5,000 international students and, in addition, places great emphasis on the internationalisation of the Irish student experience – preparing all UCD students for future employment and life that crosses borders, boundaries and cultures.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
IFSA-Butler.
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:
2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
College of Science] [
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from:
ENTR (Interdisciplinary & Special Programs)
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
Students apply to one college or program at UCD and take the majority or all of their classes within that college or program. IFSA's website provides more information on courses here.
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
IFSA Programs always include a variety of excursions and activities. Some past activities are listed below, though these are subject to change:
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
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.
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.
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 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$18,420.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$4,575.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
| Program Discount for Purdue Students |
- $2,000.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$540.00 |
| Visa |
$340.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$407.00 |
| Meals |
$1,440.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,681.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
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
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
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most 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.
