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University College Dublin - Direct Enroll
Dublin, Ireland
About the Program
Immerse into student life at the University College Dublin (UCD) one of Ireland’s most prestigious institutions featuring triple accreditation from AACSB, EQIS and AMBA. UCD’s campus is located south of the center of the city, where you'll attend class with local Irish and other international students for a truly integrated experience. Students have access to a diverse and flexible curriculum in a wide variety of departments, including business, STEM, and the arts.
Requirements
Overview
Dublin
early Jan 2026 - mid May 2026
$24,495
12 - 18
Deadlines
9/15/25
10/15/25
Requirements
Eligibility
Be the equivalent of at least a 2nd semester Sophomore (strongly recommended)
3.0
All Levels
Where You'll Study
University College Dublin
Located south of the center of the city, University College Dublin (UCD) is a large, prestigious institution and part of the National University of Ireland system. UCD is ranked within the top 1% of ...
University College Dublin
Located south of the center of the city, University College Dublin (UCD) is a large, prestigious institution and part of the National University of Ireland system. UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide and considered one of Ireland's most globally engaged university. UCD offers a broad range of courses for study abroad students, including in STEM, business, and the arts.
Credit Transfer Information
University College Dublin awards credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) system. CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Students receive a transcript from University College Dublin upon successful completion of the program. The transcript will reflect ECTS credits.
Accreditation
University College Dublin is accredited by the Department of Education and Skills. In addition, UCD is accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association for MBA programs).
Grading
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Classroom and Information
- Periodic exams, homework assignments, and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in some classes is mandatory and monitored by professors.
- Teaching styles in Ireland may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Class size ranges between 15 and 30 students for upper division courses, and 50 to 300 students for lectures.
- You will attend class with CEA CAPA participants, other international students, and Irish students.
Amenities
Clubs & Organizations
Student Center
Student Lounge
Study Area
Student Health Services
University Library
Computer Lab
Printing Facilities
Student ID
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Academic Advising
Student Sports Teams
12-18
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
Enroll in 4-6 UCD courses, 12-18 US credit equivalents. Contact hours and meeting times vary; courses may be structured as seminars, lectures, or tutorials.
The academic structure lists a small sample of the subject areas available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a variety of subject areas. See below for information how to access the University College Dublin website to access a full list of courses.
Students will register for modules (what we call courses in the U.S.) around a month prior to the start of the program. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The academic structure lists a small sample of the subject areas available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a variety of subject areas. See below for information how to access the University College Dublin website to access a full list of courses.
Students will register for modules (what we call courses in the U.S.) around a month prior to the start of the program. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Studies Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Studies Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Studies Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology Courses | 300 | En | 0 | 3 |
- Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
- Architecture, Planning & Urban Studies
- Arts & Humanities
- Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences & Biology
- Business & Management
- Chemistry, Geology & Physics
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- Culture, Ethnicity & Identity
- Education
- Energy
- Engineering & Technology
- Finance, Economics & Accounting
- Food
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History & Archaeology
- Human Rights & Social Justice
- International Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Law & Criminal Justice
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Literature, Drama & Film
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physiotherapy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Sports Science
- Sustainability & Environment
- Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science
Navigating the University College Dublin Website for Courses
- Students will register for modules (what we call courses in the U.S.)around a month prior to the start of the program. Module information will be sent to you directly from UCD.
- CEA CAPA recommend securing academic approval of 8-10 courses prior to departing for the program. It is recommended that students take between four and six modules.
- Click here to search all modules offered by UCD
- Modules can also be searched by school - click here.
- Use the filtering systems to search by subject or module level. It is recommended to search modules by school, as you will likely be taking all of your modules within one department.
- Module registrations take place in three phases:
1. Register student account (2-4 weeks prior to program start)
2. Register for modules within a department (1-2 weeks prior)
3. Register for modules outside of the department (in-country) via the study abroad program manager within their department
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Where You'll Stay
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
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Aparthotel
Available:
Summer
Enjoy living within walking distance from the CEA CAPA Centre in a contained but super modern Aparthotel twin room which also has a kitchenette and shared bathroom. The Aparthotel has 24/7 reception, a lounge, bar, gym and a launderette.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Dublin Center: Approximate 20 - 25 minutes walk
Meals Included
-
N/A
Roommates
- 2 students per bedroom with shared bathroom and small desk
Unit Amenities
- Shared kitchenette
- Bed linens included
- Internet access
- Communal pay as you go Washer / Dryer
- Central heating
Student Residence
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Immerse into student life when you live in a CEA CAPA student residence. Located just a stone’s throw from energetic pubs and tasty restaurants, this housing option embraces the bustling Dublin city center and typically houses European and North American students. If you enjoy living in the city with fellow students, this housing option is a great fit for you.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Dublin Center: Approximate 25 - 35 minutes walk
Meals Included
- N/A
Roommates
- 1 student per bedroom with private bathroom and desk
- 5-8 students per apartment. You will share kitchen and living areas with US, Irish and/or other international students.
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Bed linens included
- Internet access
- Communal pay as you go Washer / Dryer
- Central heating
Student Residence - Dublin City University
Available:
**Only available for students enrolled at DCU**
Semester
Immerse into Irish student life when you live in a Dublin Student Residence. Student Residences typically house Irish, international, and North American students. If you enjoy living in a student community and want to make friends from all over the world, this housing option is a great fit for you.
DCU Student Residences are only available to students in Dublin City University programs. Students studying at Dublin City University will select their housing through the DCU portal. Please note, some DCU housing options may carry a supplemental fee. Contact your Student Advisor for details.
Typical Commute
- CEA CAPA Dublin Center: 60 minutes by public transportation
- Dublin City University: Student Residence Apartments on Campus
Meals Included
- N/A
Roommates
- 1 student per bedroom
- 3 - 6 students per Residence Apartment
Unit Amenities
- Shared full kitchen
- Shared bathroom
- Internet access
- Washer and Dryer, pay-per-wash
- Central heating
Additional Fees
- Some DCU housing options may carry a supplemental fee
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Dublin. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Onsite Orientation
- City Tour
- Onsite Staff Support
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- International Emergency Service Support
- Welcome & Farewell Events
- Centrally Located Housing
- Wellness Activities
- Cultural Engagement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Excursions
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Host Institution Services & Amenities
- Official Transcript(s)
Sample Calendar
The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.
Sample Budget
The sample budget is unavailable at this time. Please check back later or ask your CEA CAPA Admissions Counselor/Site Specialist for a comparable program's sample budget.