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University Study in Ireland: University College Dublin

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University Study

Study at Ireland's largest university, located south of the city center in Dublin. The university offers a wide range of academic disciplines paired with strong student support.

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Program Details

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Term

Academic Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Housing

Apartment

Languages Taught In

English

Program Eligibility

Student Type

UofM Students

Student Year

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

GPA

3.0

About

Study at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland's largest and most globally engaged university. At UCD, you can choose to study a range of disciplines, including the study of society, business, the creative arts, and more, while immersing yourself in Irish culture and heritage.

Program Model

University Study

Housing & Meals

Live on campus with other international students in shared student apartments. There are several different housing options, each with different prices. Meals are not included, but you can prepare meals in your apartment kitchen, or eat out at local restaurants.

Excursions

An essential part of studying abroad is for you to experience the local culture and traditions of your host country. UCD Global provides a complimentary Cultural & Social Programme for study abroad students. They'll take you on various cultural nights out in the city and day tours across the island. Additional excursions may include:

Music, theatre and comedy shows;
national parks and heritage sites;
hiking and cycling trips;
castle, cave and factory tours.

This series of activities and excursions are completely free to attend and you are encouraged to sign up for as many as you wish. At the beginning of term, you will be sent a calendar of events that you can sign up for at any time during the semester.

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.

Learning Outcomes

When you study at the University College Dublin, you will:

augment your cross-cultural understanding through interaction with Irish and international students and community members;
gain appreciation of the academic culture of the Republic of Ireland and differences between the Irish and US educational systems through direct enrollment;
gain awareness and appreciation of Irish culture through on-campus accommodation with Irish students, as well as access to a wide range of student organizations and clubs;
become more self-reliant through immersion in a new culture and separation from familiar structures and surroundings;
become more effective at navigating differences by spending 4 to 10 months of full integration in a foreign academic, cultural, and political climate;
and experience Irish and international perspectives on academic disciplines through direct enrollment at an Irish host university.

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and staff at University College Dublin are accessible and supportive. You will work closely with the UCD Global Office before and during your experience. These advising and support services are designed to help you adjust to a new educational system and integrate into campus life.

Program Structure

Program Level

Various levels

Courseload

12–15 credits per semester; 24–30 credits for an academic year

Coursework

You can search for classes offered on the UCD website.

UCD Grade & Credit Conversion Chart

When looking through courses, keep the following information in mind:

When looking at courses, a "Programme" is a major or department, and a "Module" is a course
You will apply to a specific Faculty (college) and will be required to take a majority of your courses within that Faculty. You can usually take 1-2 courses outside of your Faculty.
UCD's credits are called ECTS, and they will transfer back as half as many credits. So if you find a module that is 5 ECTS, it will transfer back as 2.5 credits at the UofM
Students are required to take a minimum of 12 UofM credits. Since most classes will transfer back as 2.5 credits, you should plan to take either 12.5 US credits (25 ECTS) or 15 US credits (30 ECTS)
Any courses that transfer back to the UofM as less than 3 credits that students are intending to use for a Liberal Education requirement will require a Partial Credit Waiver from their college/department. Students are only allowed a limited number partial credit waivers for LE requirements in their time at the UofM. Check with your academic adviser if you have questions about using a partial credit waiver for Dublin courses.
Courses in Psychology & English are limited to students who have declared those majors prior to going abroad.
Science students can participate in the Science Study Abroad Research Module which is eligible for the I-UROP scholarship.

Global Identity

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your international experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you articulate your newly acquired skills and differentiating you from your peers.

To access more information about the course, visit the Global Identity Course Information page.

Program Dates

Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:

Academic Year 2026–27
Fall 2026
Spring 2026

Orientation Dates & Locations

The Learning Abroad Center provides pre-departure orientation in preparation for your time abroad. It is your responsibility to know the information shared at these orientations.

Orientation consists of several sessions, all of which are created to support your preparation to go abroad:

Online Health & Safety Orientation: This asynchronous module can be accessed in your LAC checklist and is mandatory.
LAC Program Orientation: Program-specific and important UofM registration information will be covered (academic registration, finances, arrival, housing etc.). Details will be sent to you via email.

The Learning Abroad Center also offers 2 optional orientations:

You will receive orientation details from the LAC closer to the program start date.

Academic Year 2026–27

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Schedule	Date
Program Start	August 31st
Program End	May 15th

Fall 2026

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Schedule	Date
Program Start	August 31st
Program End	December 19th

Spring 2026

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025

Schedule	Date
Program Start	January 12th
Program End	May 16th

Fees

University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.

If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation, and exchange rates are determined. Note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.

Fees or tuition from home institutions may be added to or differ from the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center fees listed on this page.

Spring Semester 2027
Fall Semester 2026
Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027

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.

Flight & Deposit Advance

The Flight & Deposit Advance (formerly Bridging Loan) is a no-interest/no-fees program that allows you to defer payment of your flight and LAC program deposit until your financial aid is disbursed.

Cancellation Policy

Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling.

Spring Semester 2027

University Study in Ireland: 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	$400
Tuition and educational costs Pre-Physical Therapy add $955 to program fee. Journalism & International Affairs add $1560 to program fee.	$14,164
International health insurance	$381
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$14,945
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$14,945

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	$1,500
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Residence permit, paid after you arrive in Dublin	$350
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,525
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$200
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing ($7000 - this would be at the high end of available options), Meals ($3000 - $150 per week)	$10,000
Essential daily living expenses	$1,500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$11,700

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$29,170
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$2,000
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.

Fall Semester 2026

University Study in Ireland: 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	$400
Tuition and educational costs Pre-Physical Therapy add $935 to program fee. Journalism & International Affairs add $1525 to program fee.	$13,882
International health insurance	$333
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$14,615
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$14,615

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	$1,500
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Residence permit, paid after you arrive in Dublin	$350
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,525
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$200
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing ($7000 - this would be at the high end of available options), Meals ($3000 - $150 per week)	$10,000
Essential daily living expenses	$1,500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$11,700

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$28,840
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$1,500
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.

Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027

University Study in Ireland: 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	$400
Tuition and educational costs Pre-Physical Therapy add $1870 to program fee	$25,491
International health insurance	$774
Housing and/or meals Housing is paid directly to onsite managing organization	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$26,665
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$26,665

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	$1,500
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Residence permit, paid after you arrive in Dublin	$350
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,525
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$400
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing ($6500/semester), Meals ($5550 - $150 per week)	$18,550
Essential daily living expenses	$3,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$21,950

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$51,140
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$4,000
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.

Prepare

Complete pre-application advising.

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.

Apply

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

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Complete

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist.

Upon initial review of your application, the Learning Abroad Center will send you a link to University College Dublin's online application system. Create an account there, and upload the items requested. These items include but are not limited to:

Official transcript
Course selection information
Passport copy or Birth Certificate copy

After You Apply

Before your program begins, review these resources.

Health & Safety

Learn more about staying healthy and safe abroad, including mental health and wellness, international travel insurance, and safety precautions.

Power of Attorney

Consider designating someone as your power of attorney to act as your legal representative while you’re abroad.

Student Identity

Consult our resources on student identities as you prepare for your abroad experience.

Travel Resources

Ready to go abroad? Our travel resources will help you pack and learn what to expect.

Visa

Passport

A passport is required to enter Ireland. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your program. If you have not already obtained your passport, you should apply for one immediately. Information about applying for a passport can be found on the US Department of State's website.

Visas

US citizens traveling with a US passport do not need to apply for a visa to study in Ireland. Non-US citizens should check to see if a visa is required for entry into Ireland. If it is, we can provide acceptance letters or other documentation you may need.

Immigration

All students should travel with their immigration letter in their carry-on luggage. You will be asked for it when you land in Ireland.
University students—this is your acceptance letter from the university that was emailed to you.
Study Center students—this letter will be emailed to you prior to your departure.

Within the first few weeks of arriving in Dublin, you will need to meet with the local immigration authorities to register your stay in Ireland. At the appointment with the immigration officials, you will need to provide the following materials:

Your acceptance/immigration letter
300 euro, paid by credit or debit card. Cash is NOT accepted.
Proof of insurance - your CISI insurance card will be emailed to you a few weeks before you depart for Dublin

Program Contact

For further information or questions about this program, send an email to

Sara McCabe at [email protected], or call at 612.624.9373.

Contact Program Alum

Below is a list of additional students who participated in past program sessions. They are ready and willing to answer your questions about this program. Feel free to contact them during your decision-making process or anytime during your pre-departure preparation to get a student perspective.

Ava (Spring 2026)— Animal Science