Students pose in and out of giant UCD letters in Dublin

Big Ten STEM

Europe

University Study

Spend your summer in scenic Dublin, Ireland, while earning credit toward your CSE degree and making lifelong friendships with other Big Ten STEM students.

This program is administered by the College of Science & Engineering. Applications are processed by the Learning Abroad Center.

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Program Details

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Term

Summer Session

Housing

Apartment

Sponsor

College of Science & Engineering

Program Eligibility

Student Type

UofM Students

Student Year

Freshmen

GPA

3.0

About

Spend your summer with CSE first year students and other Big Ten STEM students in beautiful Dublin while fulfilling Physics II (PHYS 1302) and liberal education requirements (Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives). This unique summer program is designed in partnership with University College Dublin (UCD), and serves students from Big Ten institutions.

Take courses taught by UCD faculty, including second year physics and a Modern Ireland course that seeks to recreate the excitement, turmoil, and difficulties faced by the country from the Irish Revolution through Brexit. Several excursions are included. Housing and a “Monday to Friday” two-meals-per-day plan are provided by UCD.

Program Model

University Study

Housing & Meals

You will have private rooms with a private bathroom, in an apartment shared with other students. The apartments have shared living spaces and a shared kitchen. The buildings have on-site laundry. Meal plans are provided on the UCD campus, Monday through Friday, two meals per day.

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

This program is open to CSE first year students who meet specific academic requirements during fall semester. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Program Dates

Program Dates: May 24–July 10, 2026

Academics

You will take 2 classes: Physics II and Modern Ireland: Irish Revolution to Brexit. The history course has been approved for 2 liberal education requirements: Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives.

You will earn 8 transfer credits for this experience.

Program Leader

All courses are taught by UCD faculty with excellent summer staff support.

Excursions

Visits to:

Belfast
Glendalough
Croke Park
Glasnevin Cemetery
Kilmainham Gaol
Dublin Castle
the Epic Museum
the National Library

Accessibility

If you have a disability and plan to study abroad, visit our Accessibility Abroad page to learn about considerations, answer questions, and request accommodations before you go abroad.

More Information

Contact the CSE Abroad team at [email protected] for more information.

Priority Deadline

December 15, 2025

This program is open to CSE first year students who meet specific academic requirements during fall semester. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Program Fee

The program fee includes tuition, housing, insurance, and LAC administrative costs. You must also budget for visa, passport and passport photos, airfare, meals not included, personal/miscellaneous living expenses, and spending money.

Summer 2026

Billing & Payments

Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel after April 1, you will be charged a €150 fee by University College Dublin through the University of Minnesota, in addition to other fees by the University of Minnesota if canceling after confirmation, regardless of date. In the event you must cancel your enrollment, CSE will adhere to the Learning Abroad Center's cancellation policy.

Summer 2026

Big Ten STEM & Irish History at U College Dublin

Program Housing

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$550
Tuition and educational costs	$6,277
International health insurance	$123
Housing and/or meals	$3,550
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$10,500
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$10,500

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site	$1,200
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents ETIAS	$15
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$1,390
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$0
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee	$1,125
Essential daily living expenses	$900
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$2,025

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$13,915
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$500
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

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You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.

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Complete

When you submit your online application, you will be assigned an application checklist that includes:

First Step session

Next Steps

After you complete all required application checklist items, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application is ready to be reviewed.
Your completed application will be reviewed by the program leader in the sponsoring college/department.
If admitted, the Confirmation & Payment Agreement form will be added to your checklist. Complete this form to secure your spot on the program. By submitting the form, you also give your approval for the program deposit to be billed to your UofM student account.
Complete the confirmation checklist, which include the following items in additional to program-specific forms:
- Passport Information
- Emergency Contacts
- Health Information Form
- Online Health & Safety Orientation
- Release & Waiver
You will receive information about additional steps from the sponsoring college/department.

If you do not currently have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your return date, or are still needing to apply for a new one, start the process as soon as possible. Visit the UofM Passport Office website for more information.