University College Dublin
Location:
Belfield,
Ireland
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
UCD Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Student must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average to apply
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'University College Dublin-COMM'
- Law students: Select 'University College Dublin-LAW'
- All other students: Select 'University College Dublin-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UCD Autumn trimester): early September to mid-December
- UBC Term 2 (UCD Spring trimester): mid-January to late May
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Sauder School of Business students on exchange at UCD can only take 2 modules (per semester) outside the Quinn School of Business
- Exchange students in UCD can take less than six modules per semester if they have the permission of their home university but they must take a minimum of four modules per semester in order to be considered full-time
- The International Office registers students for their chosen courses - students have a two week add/drop period from the first day of classes to make changes to their course registration
- Language courses: Students can take one English as a foreign language module worth 5 credits each semester
- Please research applicable course restrictions on UCD's exchange website
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- UCD uses the European Credit Transfer System
- Full course load: 30 credits per semester
- At undergraduate level each module is worth 5 credits and students take six modules per semester
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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