Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest and most international university and is currently ranked within the top 1% of institutions worldwide. It is a vibrant, modern university, situated on a spacious and leafy campus some 5km to the south of Dublin city centre.
Dublin is the thriving capital of the Republic of Ireland and is the centre of the political, diplomatic, administrative and commercial life of the country. A visit to Dublin allows you to explore both the historical and the modern, from castles and churches to cafés and pubs.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 | September–January |
View UCD's academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UCD has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- Exchange student orientation, including link to welcome guide
- UCD International Exchanges Facebook page
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Arts/B Laws (Honours)Semester 1, 2023
I had a gut feeling about Dublin and this experience. I was right.
- B Laws (Honours) / B ArtsSemester 2, 2022
Nothing quite beats jumping on a 6 am Ryanair flight to another country with your mates for the long weekends!
- B Social Science / ArtsSemester 2, 2022
Saying yes will allow you to make connections and friendships with people all over the world.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at UCD is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UCD.
Study Options
You must choose one admission stream from the list below and take the majority of courses within the chosen stream. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UCD course catalogue. The Business course list is usually confirmed in August for the following academic year.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
UCD has accommodation available on-campus in residence halls, catered and self-catering apartments, however, places are limited and accommodation cannot be guaranteed for all international students. If you have not been allocated a room in the student residences on-campus, or if you would rather live off-campus, you can contact the UCD Residences Off-Campus Office or the Student Union Accommodation Services for advice on off-campus options.
Accomodation costs at UCD.
Cost of living
UCD has developed a guide to the living costs in Ireland to help budget for your exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
UCD provides advice to students regarding their health, services available and health insurance requirements.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Students with citizenship of certain countries (including the US or Australia) do not require a student visa but must registers with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) after arriving in Dublin.
To find out whether or not you need a student visa, please consult: Visa & Non-Visa Required Nationalities - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie)
Or go to UCD webpage: Inbound Exchange at UCD | Guide to Exchange at UCD
Information on registration with ISD is available on here and will be further explained at Orientation.
Contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) for visa information.
Important: Visas valid for the UK and the Schengen countries are NOT valid for the Republic of Ireland.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)