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Arcadia: Ireland: University College Dublin (Education Abroad Programs Program) Print 
  • Locations: Dublin, Ireland
  • Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year
  • Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
  • Program Sponsor: Arcadia 
  • Restrictions: UVA applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Semester 2027 01-NOV-2026 ** Rolling Admission 11-JAN-2027 17-MAY-2027
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Fall Semester 2027 01-APR-2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Year 2027 01-APR-2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: none Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students: NO
Housing: Apartment Language Courses Offered: YES
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Direct Enrollment at foreign institution Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To: Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required: No Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor: Emily Graber
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee: Yes Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area: Accounting, Archaeology, Art - Art History, Biology, Celtic/Irish Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics, Engineering, English Language and Literature, Environmental Sciences, European Studies, Film Studies, Geography, Geology, History, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theater, Women, Gender & Sexuality Click here for a definition of this term Walker-Eligible Program: NO
Program Description:

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Enjoy diverse study and cultural opportunities at Ireland’s largest university

University College Dublin (UCD) combines the excitement of living in Dublin with the convenience and space of studying at a vibrant suburban campus only 3 miles from the city center. With over 26,000 students, UCD is the largest university in Ireland, with the most international student body.

Some of the subjects you can choose from at UCD, across multiple disciplines, include architecture, history, English literature, languages, politics, economics, geography, music, philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. UCD divides into six colleges: Arts, Celtic Studies and Humanities; Quinn School of Business; Engineering and Architecture; Agriculture, Food Science, and Health; Social Sciences and Law; Science.
 
  • Quinn School of Business - rated one of the best business schools in Europe. It is accredited in Europe through EQUIS and in the US through AACSB. You’ll have access to more than 60 second and third-year courses in business, along with a required course on Irish culture and history, designed specifically for study abroad students.
 
  • Virtual Internship Option: Replace one elective course with a virtual internship through Arcadia to add international professional experience to your resume. See the Internship Placement Guide for information about placement details.
 
  • Over 140 clubs and societies - the vibrant campus life will be easy to tap into, especially with UCD’s multi-million euro Sports Facility.
 
  • Science Research opportunities during the semester specifically for study abroad students through attachment to an active research group in the College of Science.
 

Excursions & Activities

Arcadia includes many fun and exciting excursions, events, and activities - many of which are free and included in your program!  You also have a range of optional excursions and events to join such as the exciting Regional Excursion where we bring together students from our England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland programs as well as a continental Europe event every Fall and Spring semester. From visiting film locations for Game of Thrones to checking out Newgrange - a burial tomb older than the Egyptian Pyramids - there is something for everyone. Contact your program manager for specific program excursions.

All Arcadia excursions are designed to be fun, interactive learning opportunities where you can visit places of exceptional interest in the country and enjoy experiences that help to illuminate your studies. You could also earn a Co-curricular Learning Certificate (CLC).

WHY ARCADIA?

Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research, and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.

Visit the Arcadia Abroad website for more details.