Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. Dublin, the capital and largest city, is an ancient city and offers a variety of cultural, educational, and social activities. Though Dublin is a large, rapidly growing city, the Old Dublin charm is present everywhere.
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities where undergraduate education, postgraduate masters and doctoral training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic continuum of activity. UCD ranks among the top 200 higher education institutions worldwide. Ireland’s largest university, UCD enrolls almost 25,000 students, including nearly 5,000 international students. UCD's campus is located just on the outskirts of Dublin and a quick bus ride from the city center.
The semester program at UCD is offered in partnership with the Foundation for International Education (FIE). All FIE students take a foundation Irish Life and Cultures course. The course includes visits to museums and historic sites in Dublin, as well as two weekend excursions outside Dublin. Students enroll in 3-5 additional elective courses at UCD. Students choose from courses across many disciplines in the different colleges at UCD. Business students are able to enroll in courses at the AACSB-accredited Quinn School of Business. View the UCD course catalog and the UCD academic information for study abroad students for a full listing of classes.
Students should note that UCD uses the ECTS Credit system. The majority of courses at UCD will transfer back to Elon as three semester hours.
Fall semester – late August to mid-December
Spring semester – early January to late April
Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please see the budget sheets:
Need-based scholarships are available for Elon semester programs through the GEC. For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.
If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program. Visit the Deadline and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.
FIE offers scholarships to students studying abroad on their programs. View the FIE Scholarships page.Students live in UCD residence halls or in apartments in the city center. Placements vary each semester. Multiple bus lines connect the UCD campus with Dublin's city center. UCD and city center apartments are furnished, including kitchen utensils and cookware. Wireless internet access is available in each residential facility. Students with live with other Irish and international students at UCD, or with other FIE students participating in the DBS, UCD, and Trinity programs in the city center apartments. In addition to the services provided by UCD, student support in Dublin is provided by the FIE staff, including a resident director and residence life staff.
Students must complete the online Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline. See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information. Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.
Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by FIE.
A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation. Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad. These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety. Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program. Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.
View the pre-departure orientation schedule for the semester programs.
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Global Ambassadors are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current Global Ambassadors via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!
| Studying abroad opened my eyes to how different the world can be. I wasn't sure that I was going to get a lot out of just being in another country but it gave me a whole new appreciation for different ways of life and ideas. |
| — Kellen Darmody, Spring 2015 |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2020 | 09/12/2019 ** | Rolling Admission | 01/08/2020 | 05/17/2020 |
| Academic Year | 2020-2021 | 02/13/2020 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
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NOTE: Below are the application deadlines for this program.
Early Action Period: October 8 to 11:59 p.m., November 14. Students that would like an early answer on their application status and scholarship support may apply Early Action. Students that apply Early Action will be notified of their status by December 3 and GEC Access Scholarship support by January. Revision Period begins December 3. Students that applied Early Action and are assigned the status "revise and resubmit" or are waitlisted may revise and resubmit their application, submit a change form in Global Commons 360 to switch into an open program, or defer their application to the spring term. Rolling Period: December 6 to 11:59 p.m., February 13. Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed within two weeks of submission in the order received as space is available. Students must complete the GEC Access Scholarship questionnaire by February 13 to guarantee consideration. Students will be notified of GEC Access Scholarship support by March. The deposit refund deadline has been EXTENDED to June 1. Please view the deadlines page for payment and cancellation information. The start date and end date listed reflect the dates students are expected to arrive in and depart from the host location and reflect the best information available to the Global Education Center. Please do not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Individual programs will provide updates after your acceptance to the program. |
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| Fall | 2020 | 02/13/2020 ** | Rolling Admission | 09/14/2020 | 12/24/2020 |
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NOTE: Below are the application deadlines for this program.
Early Action Period: October 8 to 11:59 p.m., November 14. Students that would like an early answer on their application status and scholarship support may apply Early Action. Students that apply Early Action will be notified of their status by December 3 and GEC Access Scholarship support by January. Revision Period begins December 3. Students that applied Early Action and are assigned the status "revise and resubmit" or are waitlisted may revise and resubmit their application, submit a change form in Global Commons 360 to switch into an open program, or defer their application to the spring term. Rolling Period: December 6 to 11:59 p.m., February 13. Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed within two weeks of submission in the order received as space is available. Students must complete the GEC Access Scholarship questionnaire by February 13 to guarantee consideration. Students will be notified of GEC Access Scholarship support by March. The deposit refund deadline has been EXTENDED to June 1. Please view the deadlines page for payment and cancellation information. The start date and end date listed reflect the dates students are expected to arrive in and depart from the host location and reflect the best information available to the Global Education Center. Please do not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Individual programs will provide updates after your acceptance to the program. |
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| Spring | 2021 | 09/10/2020 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
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NOTE: Below are the application deadlines for this program.
Early Action Period: Apr. 7 to May 7. Students that would like an early answer on their application status and scholarship support may apply Early Action. Students that apply Early Action will be notified of their status by May 26 and GEC Access Scholarship support by early summer. Rolling Period: May 26 to Sept. 10. Applications submitted within these dates will be reviewed within two weeks of submission in the order received as space is available. Students must complete the GEC Access Scholarship questionnaire by Sept. 10 to guarantee consideration. Students will be notified of GEC Access Scholarship support by October. Applications lock on deadline day after 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applicants must click “submit” in their application by 11:59 PM Eastern Time to meet the deadline. All applications for this program, whether submitted Early Action or Rolling, are non-binding until the deposit refund deadline, Nov. 5. Please view the deadlines page for payment and cancellation information. The start date and end date listed reflect the dates students are expected to arrive in and depart from the host location and reflect the best information available to the Global Education Center. Please do not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Individual programs will provide updates after your acceptance to the program. |
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