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CONGRATULATIONS Welcome to University College Dublin and congratulations on being offered a place in one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities.

UCD is Ireland’s leader in graduate education with over possible. In the coming pages, we have included what we 8,000 graduate students of which almost a quarter are think might be some helpful information to you as a new graduate research students. student. This includes information about the admissions process and what you must do next in order to accept UCD offers a unique campus environment with world your offer, as well as information about the University class degree programmes and research sitting side-by- and the city of Dublin. side with a wonderful array of clubs, societies, sporting facilities, student residences and woodland walkways. Upon entering one of our graduate programmes you University life should be a journey of academic and will begin on a path of intellectual stimulation, learning personal discovery and the UCD campus facilitates new skills and expanding your knowledge of your chosen both. We encourage our students to “Learn Today, Lead discipline. It is a tremendously rewarding experience and Tomorrow”. Many of UCD’s graduates have gone on to one which will both enrich your life and enhance your leadership positions in Ireland and across the globe in career prospects. academia, medicine, engineering, the arts, sports and politics. UCD graduates are consistently ranked highly by I look forward to welcoming you to graduate global employers and enjoy excellent job prospects. studies at UCD.

Indeed for the third year in a row, UCD is ranked number one in Ireland for graduate employability by QS World University Rankings. UCD is ranked 78 in the world.

This Graduate Offer Pack has been prepared with the Professor Barbara Dooley intention of making your transition to UCD as smooth as Dean of Graduate Studies University College Dublin 02 Ireland’s Global University

CONTENTS

What to Do Now 04 Financial Information 08 Funding and Scholarships 13 Accommodation 16 Visa Information 18 Staying in Touch 22 Registration 23 Orientation 24 Destination UCD 26 Student Support Services 30 Alumni Supports 34 Sport and Recreation 36 Destination Ireland 38 Destination Dublin 42 Visiting UCD 45 Recommendations from our Students 46 Graduate Offer Pack Congratulations 03

Congratulations on receiving an offer to come and study at University College Dublin, Ireland’s global university.

At UCD, we pride ourselves on our excellent teaching and research, our broad and diverse curriculum, and our brilliant student body, 29% of whom hail from over 140 countries around the world. University College Dublin 04 Ireland’s Global University

What to DO NOW As soon as you receive your offer you need to:

ACCEPT DEFER or DECLINE

ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER You must accept your offer in order to reserve your place TYPES OF OFFER at UCD. You may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit which will then be deducted from your fee Unconditional Offer or Full Offer obligations. The deadline for accepting your offer will be An Unconditional Offer or Full Offer means that stated in your official online offer letter. An offer, whether you have met all the entry requirements for the conditional or unconditional, will be made in good faith programme. taking into account information as supplied by the applicant and/ or referee at the time of the application. Conditional Offer A Conditional Offer means that you will be UCD reserves the right to withdraw any offer if deemed accepted if you meet certain entry requirements, necessary at a later stage. By acceptance of an offer of as specified in your offer letter. admission, the applicant agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and policies of the University. Graduate Offer Pack What to do now 05

• Log in to your application account at www.ucd.ie/global/apply • Upon logging in, you will see that your application appears with the status of ‘OFFER’. Click on ‘ACCEPT OR REJECT’ and it will bring you to the page where you can accept the offer, and pay the deposit, if appropriate. ACCEPT • Your acceptance will not be complete until you A FULL OR successfully submit your acceptance online and, where CONDITIONAL appropriate, pay the deposit. OFFER • Upon acceptance of your offer UCD will automatically create a student record for you. Following this you will receive an email confirmation of your acceptance, including your student number.

• If for some reason you are unable to take up your offer of a place at UCD, please contact the UCD Global Admissions team so see if you can defer your offer to the DEFER next academic year. You can view the Deferral Policy on AN OFFER our website at www.ucd.ie/registry University College Dublin 06 Ireland’s Global University

• Log in to your application account at www.ucd.ie/global/apply • Upon logging in, you will see that your application appears REJECT with the status of ‘OFFER’ or ‘CONDITIONAL OFFER’. AN OFFER Click on ‘ACCEPT OR REJECT’ and it will bring you to the page where you can reject the offer. Please indicate your reason for doing so.

MEETING THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR OFFER For all proficiency tests the results must be dated within English language condition two years of the programme start date. Some courses All UCD programmes are taught through English, and have higher English language requirements. Please make applicants from non-English speaking countries must sure to check the English language requirements provide evidence of competence in English language for your chosen programme of study. through a recognised English language test, or equivalent. Academic condition Please refer to www.ucd.ie/registry and specific If your offer is conditional upon obtaining a degree, programme requirements and carefully note the the offer letter will state the level required. When your requirements detailed in your offer letter. degree results are known, please upload a certified copy of your results. We may also ask for original transcripts to be mailed. Official translations must be provided with the original/copy documents where documents are not in English. Any offer will be conditional until we have received satisfactory original transcripts. Graduate Offer Pack What to do now 07

Deposit condition PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST A deposit of c500 is payable to secure a place on most courses. Deposits are non-refundable. The deposit amount will be deducted from your fee obligation. Pay your fees

Proof of identity Organise health insurance Applicants should be aware that, if admitted to a programme, they will be required to present either their birth certificate or passport as part of the registration Apply for a visa process. (if applicable)

Contacts Make accommodation UCD Global Admissions Team arrangements [email protected] UCD School Contacts Make travel arrangements www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/contact/schools/

Participate in the Jumpstart Programme

Join the UCD Alumni Network

Start registration

Arrive in time for orientation University College Dublin 08 Ireland’s Global University FINANCIAL Information

PROGRAMME FEES In order to complete the registration process, you must confirm your registration and pay the appropriate fee. A detailed breakdown of your fee obligation is available while registering in the SIS (Student Information System) through your UCD Connect account.

When to pay fees to UCD Students may pay fees by trimester: • You may pay one third of your fee in trimester and the remainder in trimester two • If you are on a 3-trimester programme you may pay your fee in thirds by semester

Further information on payment dates is available at: www.ucd.ie/students/fees student visa to students who have paid their tuition fees If you require a visa to study in Ireland, normally the visa in full or paid a minimum deposit to the value of c6,000 application requires that you pay the greater of c6,000 or 50% of tution fees. Please ensure that you have paid or half the tuition fee prior to submitting your visa and received a receipt to the value of the minimum visa application, but it is advisable to check directions from payment requirement, so as to avoid visa refusal on the the specific visa office you are applying through. basis of incomplete tuition fee payment.

Note 1: If you require a visa to study in Ireland please Note 2: Using TransferMate is the quickest method to be advised that the Irish Government will only issue a receive a fee receipt for visa purposes.

Note 3: Where you are receiving funding from a third party source, you must pay either a half or a third (whichever is applicable to the programme) of any balance of fees and charges in order to be a registered student of the university.

HOW DO I PAY FEES? You can pay directly by credit or debit card using UCD’s online payment facility. This is available at www.ucd.ie/sisweb. A receipt will be emailed to you at your default email address or another that you specify.

Pay via the TransferMate payment facility. This facility is especially useful for students who require a visa to travel and/or study. You may access this service via webpage: www.ucd.ie/students/fees/howtopay Graduate Offer Pack Financial Information 09

Students making payments from outside Ireland may also pay UCD directly by International Bank Transfer to: IMPORTANT NOTES UCD Fees Account, Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. UCD regrets that it cannot accept cash payments IBAN: IE82 BOFI 9000 1720 6115 11 for any portion of a student’s fees. If you pay Swift Code: BOFI IE 2D UCD directly by International Bank Transfer it is essential that you include your student number Please ensure you enter your Student Number or (or Applicant number) as the sole narrative. Please Applicant Number as the narrative/description on the contact our Student Payments team (quoting transfer so it can be identified as your payment and your UCD student / application number, payment added to your record. amount, and payment reference) via the Student Desk Connector at www.ucd.ie/students Third Party Payment allows individuals and organisations to pay fees on behalf of a UCD student by debit or The UCD Fees office does not issue invoices credit card without having access to confidential student to individual companies or to students for the information. Further information is available at purposes of paying fees. If you are in a situation www.ucd.ie/students/fees/thirdparty whereby you are in receipt of private sponsorship this is a matter between you and your sponsor RECEIPTS directly. The fee liability for your programme rests If you pay by bank transfer, you will need to contact UCD in full with you as a student of UCD. You can for receipts relating to visa applications etc. This may take upload your sponsorship letter at www.ucd.ie/ some time; therefore we urge international students to students/fundingletter use the TransferMate option to expedite payment and visa applications. University College Dublin 10 Ireland’s Global University

If you pay online you will be emailed a receipt. You may This is based on 2020 costs and is to help you also print your own receipt for the current year. work out the costs for living expenses such as Log into www.ucd.ie/sisweb accommodation, food and other basics. Lots of things can affect how much money you’ll need, so these For further information on UCD fees visit www.ucd.ie/fees numbers are indicative only and subject to change.

COST OF LIVING The estimates above do not include the cost of flights This table gives a rough guide to the cost of living in or insurance. You should also budget for any initial costs Dublin over the course of one academic year you will likely incur (e.g. you might need to budget for (nine months). short-term accommodation upon arrival in Dublin).

Also please note that all non-Irish nationals, who are Cost for the not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register academic year in person with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Expense (9 months) Service (INIS) after arrival and after completion of c Rent (based on UCD Merville / 7,514 registration at UCD. The INIS will issue you with a Belgrove rates) residence permit/card. As of June 2020, the fee for Electricity/gas/bins c270 this card is c300 and should be included in your budgeting calculations. Food (including lunches) c2,250 Travel (Leap Card) c720 Books and materials (including c630 photocopying and printing) Clothes / medical c405 Mobile phone (excluding c180 handset cost) Social life / miscellaneous c1,170 Total c13,139 Graduate Offer Pack Financial Information 11 University College Dublin 12 Ireland’s Global University

UCD O’Brien Science Building Graduate Offer Pack Funding and Scholarships 13 FUNDING, FINANCE and Scholarships

Check out www.ucd.ie/global for information on scholarships and funding available for international students.

FUNDING FOR US CITIZENS OR ELIGIBLE Some sponsors will require you to provide them with a NON-CITIZENS (FINANCIAL AID) fee statement prior to confirming your sponsorship. You The University is approved by the US Department of can access your fee statement online via your SISWeb Education to certify loans under the ‘William D. Ford account. Log into your account, click on the ‘Registration, Direct Loan’ Program. For details in relation to applying Fees and Assessment’ tab. Select ‘Programme Fee & for US Federal Loans please see www.ucd.ie/global.For Payments’. On this page there is a ‘Generate Statement’ any questions not answered on the website, and to get button. Click this to download a PDF fee statement. your COA calculator, please email [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact SPONSORED STUDENTS [email protected] If you are receiving funding from your government or another organisation, you are required to submit official LIVING AND WORKING IN IRELAND confirmation of sponsorship prior to, or on registration. Entitlement to work (casual employment) Failure to do so may result in you being liable for tuition Students who are attending a full-time course of fees. You may email your sponsorship letter or Financial at least one year’s duration are entitled to seek Guarantee Letter to [email protected] employment on a casual basis. Non-EU students on a Stamp 2 are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week You can also upload your Financial Guarantee Letter to during term time, and up to 40 hours a week during https://www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/fundingletter.html University College Dublin 14 Ireland’s Global University breaks: June to August, and 15 December to 15 January. Third Level Graduate Scheme Please note term dates at www.ucd.ie/students/keydates This allows non-EU/EEA students who have graduated from Irish higher education institutions to stay in Ireland UCD Global provides information about living for 12 months to seek employment after graduating and working in Ireland on their website: from an undergraduate degree, or for 24 months if www.ucd.ie/global/ students are awarded a postgraduate degree.

Scholarships Students are eligible for the scheme if they have a UCD offers a variety of scholarships for graduate Bachelor, Master or PhD degree. If you have graduated students. Scholarships for PhD and research Masters from UCD you can avail of this scheme. Employers can students are usually administered by the School that hire graduates who are eligible to work for up to 40 the student is studying through, but are often advertised hours per week. You must have a valid Irish Residence here: Permit (formerly known as a GNIB card) card which will • www.ucd.ie/scholarships/ be extended for 12 months. After your results are issued, • www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/feesfundingandscholarships you apply directly with the Burgh Quay Registration Office. You must: Students undertaking a taught Masters at UCD can find • Provide a letter from the UCD Student Desk indicating scholarships for their field here: www.ucd.ie/global/ you have obtained your examination results and are scholarships/ These include the prestigious Global eligible to graduate Excellence Scholarship for outstanding students from • Have a valid passport diverse backgrounds. UCD recognises returning previous • Have your Irish Residence Permit Card exchange and Study Abroad students through the UCD • Pay c300 by credit/debit card Past Exchange / Study Abroad Scholarship. Graduates • After 12 months, you may be eligible for the Green from a Universitas 21 member university may also be Card or Work Permit Scheme. eligible for the Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship. UCD Global provides information about living and working in Ireland on their website: www.ucd.ie/global/

UCD Fees Living Costs www.ucd.ie/fees www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/scholarshipsfinances/ livingcosts/ CONTACTS Global Applications Team Tel. +353 1 716 8500 International Scholarships Information [email protected] www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships Graduate Offer Pack Funding and Scholarships 15

UCD Mountaineering Club University College Dublin 16 Ireland’s Global University ACCOMMODATION

Ireland’s largest university campus, UCD is a vibrant student community with over 3,000 students living on our state-of-the-art campuses at Belfield and Blackrock only 5km from Dublin city centre.

UCD RESIDENCES provides accommodation for students in A deposit is payable at the time of booking. This is a mix of apartments, halls and catered accommodation, and refundable at the end of the academic year less the cost all UCD accommodation is single- room and apartment- of any damage/breakages. All residences will also have a style. As a guideline, accommodation fees for the 2020/21 utility charge. Information on the utility charge can be academic year range from c6,982 - c11,926 for two found on www.ucd.ie/residences/residential-services/ trimesters and c10,571 - c12,450 for three trimesters. finance. Please note that should a student vacate their residence during the occupancy period they will forfeit The “Res Life” social programme helps to foster a sense their deposit and rent. of community within the residences. There are games rooms located in three of our residences, and a gym in HOW TO APPLY? one of our newest builds. Specially adapted facilities Due to the high demand for a limited number of graduate are provided for students with disabilities. places on campus, UCD randomly selects students for these limited places. The eligibility for this process is dependant UCD has set aside on-campus rooms for graduate on acceptance of your programme and payment of your students. For up-to-date information and allocation programme deposit fee where applicable. You need to have policy regarding on-campus accommodation please an offer of a place to study, or a conditional offer, to apply see: www.ucd.ie/residences for on-campus accommodation. Applications are made via the Incoming Student Portal. Graduate Offer Pack Accommodation 17

CONTACTS Off-Campus Accommodation Office Merville Residence Reception Office University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Those who are selected will be advised via email on [email protected] how to proceed in order to obtain a place in on-campus Opening Hours: accommodation. Monday – Friday, 09:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 All students must accept their accommodation offer within 72 hours. When this time has elapsed, the offer Student Union Accommodation Services will expire and another student will be selected at Student Union Centre random. We expect all rooms to be filled quickly due to University College Dublin, the large demand. Belfield, Dublin 4

Tel: +353 1 716 3164/3112 www.ucd.ie/residences [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +353 1 716 1031

OFF-CAMPUS LIVING The following websites have advertisements for available accommodation in Dublin: If you are looking for information on off-campus www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie options, and information on rented, private and www.daft.ie family-based accommodation, please visit www.let.ie www.ucd.ie/residences/bookings/offcampus www.myhome2let.ie University College Dublin 18 Ireland’s Global University STUDENT VISA Information

DO I NEED A VISA? INIS REGISTRATION Most students from outside the EU/EEA require an All students from outside the EU/EEA, after they have entry visa for Ireland. You can check on www.inis.gov.ie registered with UCD, must register with INIS in order to to see if you require a visa. (Examples – USA, Canadian, obtain permission to remain in Ireland. INIS registration Brazilian, Malaysian students do not require a visa must take place before the expiry date stamped on their whilst Indian, Chinese, Russian students do). passport by immigration officials at the airport. Even if you do not require a visa to enter Ireland, you are required You must make your visa application online using to register with INIS after arrival. Further information on the AVATS online facility. Completing the online registration will be provided at orientation. application form is the first step. The application will only be processed when the online form is completed Important note: When you have applied for your visa, please AND the required documentation, passport photograph alert us by updating your profile on the Incoming Student and appropriate fee are received by the relevant Portal. The Incoming Student Portal is available on your office as indicated by the online system. If you are a SISWEB account. Please apply for your visa as early as student from China, India, Nigeria, Russia, the United possible. Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom, please also check the Irish Embassy website for details of further HEALTH INSURANCE documentation which may be required. Non-EU students must obtain private health insurance. You can purchase insurance in your home country, You should read the visa application details very however you will need to ensure that it is valid in Ireland carefully. If you do not provide the documentation and in any other countries you plan to travel to. There are required, your visa will be refused. different levels of private health insurance available. Graduate Offer Pack Visa Information 19

Students are advised to read their policy documents check online at Visa Decisions to see if your visa has carefully. INIS requires that, if you have health insurance been processed (using your Visa Application Number). from your own country it must cover you up to c25,000 This list is updated weekly. for in-hospital treatment. If you get approval for a visa, the Embassy to which you Many of our international students tend to opt for sent your documents will affix a visa to your passport. a basic medical expenses insurance policy, which satisfies the Irish immigration requirements, and can be For visa-related queries you can contact us: purchased online for c160 with a company Applying from India: [email protected] now called Study and Protect, formerly ODON Applying from China: [email protected] www.studyandprotect.com Applying from South East Asia: [email protected] Applying from Japan, Korea, Taiwan or Hong Kong: More comprehensive plans are available from one of the [email protected] three main private health insurance companies in Ireland. Applying from Middle East or North Africa: [email protected] VHI: www.vhi.ie Applying from all other regions: Irish Life: www.irishlifehealth.ie [email protected] Laya Healthcare: www.layahealthcare.ie If you are refused a visa you may appeal the decision Please note that in order to apply for a policy from within two months. However, as this would affect your one of these companies you will need to provide an date of arrival in UCD, you would need to seek advice on address in Ireland. Also note that medical cover does not final acceptable arrival date from the course director/ normally begin immediately with VHI. There is usually a administrator. ‘waiting period’ of six months. www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/healthinsurance/

CHECKING ON YOUR VISA STATUS NEED MORE HELP? You should apply as early as possible for your visa as it can take eight to twelve weeks to process. You can Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service www.inis.gov.ie University College Dublin 20 Ireland’s Global University Graduate Offer Pack Visa Information 21

When making a visa application you must:

Complete an online application

Ensure your passport is valid for 12 months

Check the Irish Embassy details where your documentation is to be sent Have private health insurance (please visit UCD Global Student Support Services for information on health insurance providers). Please Provide a passport note that private health insurance sized photo is not provided by UCD

Show that you have enough Pay the application fee money to support yourself while in Ireland (bank account statements for six months previously, evidence of access to c7,000, sponsorship letter, etc.) Provide a signed letter of application which explains Show evidence of language proficiency. why you require the visa INIS requires IELTS of 5 (or equivalent, whereas UCD generally requires IELTS of 6.5 or higher (or equivalent)

Provide your finalOffer Letter as evidence that you have Any other documents as requested been accepted on a full-time by INIS or the Irish Embassy course of study through which you are applying

Show evidence of tuition fees paid. Where fees exceed €6,000 then Make sure you keep copies at least this amount must be paid of all documents submitted in advance University College Dublin 22 Ireland’s Global University

Staying in TOUCH CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT OFTEN! SOME IMPORTANT FEATURES AND You will receive regular communications from the WAYS TO ENGAGE University to the email address detailed in your • Update your Visa Application Status (if you require a application to UCD and you should take careful visa to study in Ireland) note of any instructions in these emails. • ‘Make Connections’ with other incoming students • Download a Cost of Attendance (sometimes required LOGIN REGULARLY TO THE INCOMING if looking to secure a bank loan to cover the cost of STUDENT PORTAL your studies) The Incoming Student Portal is a dedicated portal • Check out UCD’s jargon buster, which will explain for students with an offer of study to UCD to access words and phrases you’ll hear used in UCD important information about coming to UCD as well www.ucd.ie/students/jargon as helping to connect you with other students from • Connect with Alumni via the Incoming Student Portal. your country/ state and with other students on your You can login via www.ucd.ie/sisweb programme.

Your Programme Director may also post important TIP messages about your degree programme so Make sure that [email protected] remember to check frequently! and [email protected] are added to your list of

HOW TO ACCESS THE INCOMING safe senders so emails from these accounts do STUDENT PORTAL not end up in your spam folder! Log in via www.ucd.ie/sisweb Graduate Offer Pack Registration 23

REGISTRATION Once you accept an offer the next step is registration. You will need to register online before you can begin your graduate studies at UCD. Registration allows you to obtain your UCD Student Card (UCARD) and gain access to the wide range of facilities available to our students.

REGISTRATION FOR the majority of programmes takes Please see www.ucd.ie/students/registration for further place in August and you will receive notification via details on registration such as times, guides (including email when registration opens. videos) to registration and other support information. This website will be updated near registration open time Registration will be available through UCD Connect in August. at www.ucd.ie/connect. Please note that your UCD Connect account will be available 48 hours in advance of online registration - access is not available immediately. Your username is your UCD student number, and your PLEASE NOTE password is your date of birth (in ddmmyy format). To access UCD Connect email, you will need to log into UCD Connect at www.ucd.ie In UCD Connect, click on the “Student Life” tab, then Your username is your UCD student number, enter the SIS (Student Information System). If you were and your password is your date of birth a student of UCD in the last three years your computer (in ddmmyy format). account and email details remain the same. If you have any questions or problems with the registration process, please contact your College/School directly. University College Dublin 24 Ireland’s Global University

ORIENTATION When you come to UCD, you will be among 4,000 other new incoming students, many of whom you will interact with both during Orientation and throughout your time at UCD. You are now part of the UCD family!

ORIENTATION IS THE TIME to ask questions, meet ample opportunity to meet UCD Global staff other students, have fun and dive into the Irish culture! and students through events such as the President’s Orientation introduces you to the University and key Welcome, Student Café & Fair, social and cultural staff members, and provides you with crucial information excursions. Many other exciting events take place in and advice that will assist you in adjusting to the living the UCD Global Lounge, a multi-functional space which and learning environment of the University. You will enables students to build connections with each other receive academic advice about your course and support and the world around them. in how to enrol in the correct units of study. The UCD Orientation programme runs over one week. UCD GLOBAL LOUNGE EVENTS The UCD Global Lounge is staffed by Global Guides Please note that Orientation Week begins one week who are student ambassadors. They are available to before classes start so it is wise to arrive in good time. answer questions regarding student life. You will have opportunities to interact with our Global Guides Classes begin on 8th September. Please also check during Orientation and throughout the year. https://www.ucd.ie/global/offerholders/orientation/ for updates on September 2021 Orientation. Once Orientation week is over, the UCD Global Lounge calendar of events is packed with opportunities Alongside student Orientation, we also have an for students to take advantage of their time in Ireland. extensive, fun and dynamic programme of activities for You can explore the island of Saints and Scholars international students. During this time, you will have through road trips, walking tours, and by taking part in Graduate Offer Pack Orientation 25

celebrations of Irish culture right here on campus. There For details on term, revision and exam dates please see is also an extensive calendar of celebrations of different the academic calendar for 2021/2022 at cultures throughout the year, including national day www.ucd.ie/students/keydates celebrations. All students are invited to attend these events, which are often organised in conjunction with Semester Dates Exam dates student societies. Orientation 2nd September - 7th September ROAD TRIP - TO IKEA! Semester One 8th September - 7th - 18th During Orientation Week, UCD Global organises bus 30th November December trips to IKEA. There will also be an opportunity for you to Semester Two 17th January - 3rd - 14th collect free items, including pots and pans, on-campus 22nd April May via the Great Donate initiative organised by UCD Semester Three* 16th May - Students’ Union. 31st July 2021/2022 TERM DATES *If applicable Most programmes start at the beginning of the academic year in early September. The start date CONTACT for your programme will be stated on your offer letter. Student Desk www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/contact University College Dublin 26 Ireland’s Global University

Destination UCD UCD has one of the largest urban campuses in Europe, and contains not only the buildings in which students live and study, but also gorgeous parkland teeming with wildlife, art and fabulous facilities.

RANKED IN THE top 1% of higher education institutes huge sports centre with Olympic-size swimming pool, and worldwide, students love our flexible curriculum, and interactive laboratories, some of which are unique to UCD. our research-intensive academic staff comprises leading With such a large campus, we have the ability to house national and international opinion leaders and influencers. an incredible breadth of amenities (such as the UNESCO- recognised National Folklore Collection), all of which make UCD is Ireland’s leader in graduate education with over the UCD experience second to none. 8,000 graduate students, almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students. Blackrock campus The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is CAMPUSES located at the Blackrock campus, approximately 3km Belfield campus from Belfield. The campus is within walking distance The main campus of UCD is situated at Belfield, a 133 of the thriving seaside town of Blackrock, one of the hectare site 5km south of the centre of Dublin city. Facilities prime residential and shopping areas of suburban Dublin, include vaults of historical record, the biggest animal which is linked by light rail and bus services to the city. hospital in Ireland (and animal A&E for Dublin), world-class The Blackrock campus is connected to the Belfield teaching and research facilities, excellent accommodation, a campus by a scheduled bus service.

Left: UCD’s Sutherland School of Law, with Dublin mountains in the background, and right: the Bloomberg Trading Room in the Quinn School of Business. Graduate Offer Pack Destination UCD 27

UCD’s Sports Centre is home to state-of-the-art facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Lyons estate the best education possible in an exciting, dynamic and Other University buildings include the Lyons Estate in supportive environment. Co. Kildare which houses the UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine’s research farm. More than a quarter of our student population, and more than one third of our academic staff, are from outside of THE PEOPLE Ireland. This ensures that the experience of all students At UCD, our faculty and staff are focussed on ensuring at UCD is truly global, and encompasses a multitude that all students have the best experience and receive of attitudes, formed from different life and learning experiences. A multitude of clubs and societies make it easy for students to meet each other, and get involved in activities that not only mean a lot to them, but that also offer invaluable life experience.

TOP 1% of higher education institutes worldwide

29% of our student population is from outside Ireland University College Dublin 28 Ireland’s Global University

OUR CELEBRATIONS! Our international admissions team are on hand to At UCD, we celebrate many national days. Organised by, answer any questions you may have about coming to or in collaboration with, relevant student societies, these UCD and you can find them in Dublin and further afield! events really make you feel like you are in a home away from home. Pictured on the next page: Holi, the Festival of Colour, run by the UCD Indian Society.

Kuwait National Day celebrations, organised by UCD Global.

Chinese New Year, run by UCD Global and the UCD Chinese Students and Scholars Association.

Thanksgiving dinner, organised by UCD Global. Indian Cultural Day hosted in the UCD Global Lounge Graduate Offer Pack Destination UCD 29

Holi, the Festival of Colour, run by the UCD India Society. University College Dublin 30 Ireland’s Global University

Student Support SERVICES UCD Global STUDENT ADVISERS UCD Global offers a wide range of support to both Student Advisers provide support for all students international students and Irish students who wish to throughout their university experience, particularly during study abroad. International students make up about 25% their first year. They are attached either to particular of the UCD student population. The services offered by programmes (e.g. Arts) or to specific groups of students UCD Global include: (e.g. mature students). Student Advisers are there to help • Pre-arrival information for new international students make students’ time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable • Orientation programmes as possible. They are available for private meetings with • Cultural and social events students so they can express their concerns regarding • Assistance with University procedures social, personal or practical issues, and help students to • Student Immigration Support Officer who assists access other support services where necessary. with personal and practical issues For more information please visit: For further information please visit: www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers www.ucd.ie/global Graduate Offer Pack Student Support Services 31

UCD LIBRARY UCD’s libraries stock one million print books, 650,000 e-books, numerous subject databases and approximately 1 million 84,000 print or electronic journals. There are also 3,150 print books are available reading places for quiet study time, group learning rooms across UCD’s libaries and social learning spaces. Many services can be used online via the e-library, which also provides assistance and advice about library facilities, collections, information resources and opening hours. There is also an open access toolkit to support bibliometrics training and awareness. Library staff UCD Careers Network are available to help you make the most of library resources. Whether you have a clear vision of what you want to do upon graduation or are just beginning Maths Support Centre to look at your career options, the UCD Careers Located in the main James Joyce Library, the Maths Support Network can help you to: Centre (MSC) offers free help to students with maths, • Understand the range of national and applied maths and statistics. This support is available to all international career opportunities UCD students, whether you are studying maths or not, and available to you support is offered on a one-to-one or small group basis, • Find out what other UCD graduates from your with tuition by friendly and experienced tutors. programme have gone on to do • Take credit bearing and non credit bearing Writing Support Centre programmes & workshops to develop your Also located in the James Joyce Library, the Writing Support skills, competencies and attitudes that Centre offers free, high-quality tuition in writing to students employers seek interested in improving their writing skills. One-to-one tuition • Develop a winning C.V., cover letter and and a range of workshops/seminars are delivered by our team interview techniques for face-to-face, of friendly and nonjudgemental­ writing tutors, who strive to telephone, Skype and group interviews and ensure that students are helped to communicate, structure learn how best to compete for jobs and present their knowledge and ideas in writing. www.ucd.ie/careers/

For further information please visit: www.ucd.ie/library University College Dublin 32 Ireland’s Global University UCD GLOBAL CENTRES UCD has a network of Global Centres located in five countries around the world. Staffed by UCD employees, these centres are contact and information hubs for students and parents when students are making an application to UCD. Make a call, drop them an email, or even visit a Global Centre in person. Each Global Centre serves a specific region and all other countries are served through our central Dublin office.

NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA University College Dublin North America Global Centre, University College Dublin South Asia Global Centre, 12 E. 49th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA Access Work Business Centre, Building 8C, 11th Floor, Email: [email protected] DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India Tel: +91-9384810500 / +91-9940633500 Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions Email: [email protected] Tel: +1-646-690-9024 (Eastern Time) ASIA PACIFIC Central Region University College Dublin Southeast Asia Global Centre, Tel: +1-847-373-6731 (Central Time) Suite 9.07, North Block, The Ampwalk, No.218, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia West Coast Region Tel: +60 (03) 2715 1662 Tel: +1-650-255-8532 (Pacific Time) Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

CHINA MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA University College Dublin Global Centre Beijing, University College Dublin Dubai Global Centre 1702, DRC Diplomatic Office Building, Dubai Knowledge Park, Block 2B, Office F-06, Dubai. No. 19 Dongfang Dong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Tel: +97145898204 China 100125 Email: [email protected] Tel: +86 10 8531 7367/ 7369 DUBLIN OFFICE 都柏林大学全球中心（中国） UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins International Centre, [email protected]官方微信： Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 爱尔兰UCD Email: [email protected] +86 10 8448 4287/4288 官 Tel: +353 1 716 8500 方微博：爱尔兰都柏林大学 UCD Graduate Offer Pack Student Support Services 33 University College Dublin 34 Ireland’s Global University ALUMNI SUPPORTS for Offer Holders The UCD alumni network is influential, successful, active While you are a student at UCD, you will have access and truly international. Many of the 288,000 UCD global to a wider set of resources on the UCD Alumni alumni network, living in 169 countries, hold positions in Network. You can meet a mentor and connect with leading organisations around the world. recent graduates and experienced alumni in your field of interest. You can also connect with Alumni on the Now that you are a UCD offer holder, you can join the Incoming Student Portal, via your Sisweb account. UCD Alumni Network and meet recent graduates who are Global Alumni Ambassadors. Find people from your When you finish your degree at UCD, you will officially location, the degree you are considering, or the area you join the wider UCD alumni community. They will be there hope to work in. Hear about their experience as a UCD to support you in the next steps of your career journey. student, how their degree helped them land their current job, and how staying connected is helping them achieve Take a look at just some of UCD’s alumni blazing a trail their professional goals. across the globe.

JANE ANN MCKENNA, BERNARD LOONEY, ANNIE ATKINS, BUSINESS ENGINEERING ARTS & HUMANITIES Jane Ann McKenna is Head of Bernard Looney is chief executive Annie Atkins is a graphic designer for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) officer of BP. He joined the film based in Ireland. Annie creates Strategic Planning. In 2007, Jane Ann organisation in 1991 as a drilling graphic props and set pieces for movie left her career in banking to join MSF in engineer, working in the North productions shooting all over the Darfur where she led the organisation’s Sea, Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico world. She has designed the graphics response to crises in the Central African and Vietnam. He later ran BP’s oil for three Oscar-nominated films: Republic, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Ethiopia and and gas operations worldwide. the animated feature The Boxtrolls, most recently Afghanistan. She was He is a committed advocate of Spielberg’s Cold War thriller Bridge appointed Head of Office of Médecins diversity and has worked to increase of Spies and Wes Anderson’s Grand Sans Frontières Ireland in 2011. Jane understanding of and support for Budapest Hotel – which went on Ann is responsible for the delivery of mental health in BP. Bernard is a to win the Academy Award for Best emergency medical aid to some of the fellow of both the Royal Academy of Production Design. most acute conflicts in Africa, Middle Engineering and the Energy Institute East and Asia. She leads the strategic and is a mentor in the FTSE 100 growth and development of MSF’s Cross-Company Mentoring Executive Irish office, focusing on fundraising, Programme.​ communications and recruitment initiatives. Graduate Offer Pack Alumni Supports 35 University College Dublin 36 Ireland’s Global University SPORT and Recreation

SPORT CLUBS With 56 official sports clubs, a range of excellent facilities and a huge programme of fitness classes, there’s something for everyone. So make the most of your time in UCD, get involved, get active and have fun! Learn more about UCD sports clubs at https://www.ucd.ie/sport/

UCD SPORT AND FITNESS Our modern Sport and Fitness Centre has an extensive range of amenities, catering for students of all fitness levels, from casual gym-user to Olympic athlete. Facilities include a 50 metre swimming pool, Membership you can gain access to the pool on a pay- gym, dance and spinning studios, sauna and jacuzzi, three as-you-go basis or can pay a once-off annual charge for multi-purpose sports halls, four squash courts, handball/ unlimited access to the pool area. racquetball alley, climbing wall, changing facilities, performance and squad gyms, 17 natural grass pitches For more information about our Sports Facilities, (including the UCD Bowl, home ground to both the UCD please visit: www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness rugby and football clubs), six synthetic 5-a-side pitches, sand-based hockey pitch, synthetic rugby, GAA and STUDENT SOCIETIES soccer pitches and the National Hockey Stadium. Regularly recommended by international students as the best way to make friends and fill your social calendar Student Gym Membership entitles current UCD students in UCD, when you get here find a club, society or group to free access to UCD Sport & Fitness Gym and the that interests you, and JOIN IT! Performance gym. When you activate your Student Graduate Offer Pack Sport and Recreation 37

Student societies and networks are a great way to UCD STUDENTS’ UNION (UCDSU) explore your interests and develop new ones. UCD has All UCD students are automatically members of over 80 active student societies so there is something UCDSU, which represents students’ views and opinions, for everyone. Many of our societies bring together and works on a number of university committees from international students from different backgrounds, and all areas of university life. Five elected officers offer networks such as the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) support and advice to students during their time in and International Student Society run lots of events UCD – the President, Welfare Officer, Education Officer, and activities throughout the year, including trips Graduate Officer. around Ireland. The UCDSU is there to advise, support and direct For more information on UCD Societies, please visit: students through any kind of situation in which they www.ucd.ie/sportandsocieties may find themselves. All the UCDSU officers are UCD students, so they understand the issues facing students. Students can call over at any time and have a chat with them.

Throughout the year, the UCDSU Entertainments (Ents) Office runs class trips and parties, gigs, comedy nights, mystery tours and The Freshers Ball. They also run an award-winning newspaper, The University Observer.

For more information about the UCDSU, please visit: www.ucdsu.ie University College Dublin 38 Ireland’s Global University

Destination IRELAND Recognised as having one of the best education systems in the world, and graduates who are sought after in governments, industry, NGOs and organisations the world over, Ireland is an ideal choice for students who want the best possible springboard for their futures.

DESPITE BEING a small country with a population of • University education that meets the needs of a almost five million, we are a well-connected nation, with competitive economy over 70 million people around the world who claim Irish • Knowledge transfer between universities and heritage! companies.

OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM IS EXCELLENT WE’RE SAFE Ireland’s education system is amongst the best in the Ranked 12th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index. world. We lead in the skills race with a higher percentage of third level graduates than the UK, US and OECD WE’RE HAPPY averages. Ireland also ranks in the top 10 globally for: Ireland is ranked 22nd in the World Happiness Index • Quality of the education system 2020. This happiness leads to friendliness, and the Irish Graduate Offer Pack Destination Ireland 39

people are renowned for their friendly and welcoming by students with ease while they are based in Dublin. nature the world over. An island located off the western edge of Europe, next to the United Kingdom, Ireland is within easy reach of WE HAVE DIVERSE… WEATHER all major European capitals, so you can enjoy European In Ireland, a hot (or cold, or rainy) topic of coversation is adventures during your time with us too! the weather! You might experience four seasons in one day – so be sure to pack your sunscreen, umbrella, rain YOU’VE SEEN US ON SCREEN jacket, sweater and sunglasses when heading to class! Ireland is famous for its beautiful countryside, and is featured in many films and TV shows. In Kerry you can WE’RE YOUNG see Sceilg Mhichíl (Skellig Michael), AKA planet Ahch-To Ireland has the youngest population in Europe with in ‘Star Wars’, in Wexford you can wander the beaches a third of the population under 25 years old and almost featured in ‘Saving Private Ryan’, in Clare you can explore half the population under the age of 34. the incredible Cliffs of Moher and see the location of the Horcrux Cave from ‘Harry Potter’, and in Down you WE SPEAK ENGLISH can travel the Kingsroad from ‘Game of Thrones’. Ireland is soon to be the only member state of the European Union (apart from Malta) whose first WE’RE PROUD OF OUR CULTURE language is English. AND HISTORY Ireland’s incredible culture and history is celebrated WE’RE COMPACT, EASY TO NAVIGATE countrywide. Our two UNESCO World Heritage sties, – AND CLOSE TO EUROPEAN CAPITALS the neolithic chambers of Brú na Bóinne, and the As a small country, Ireland’s beautiful landscapes and aforementioned Skellig Michael, are unforgettable vibrant cities are easily accessible. Dublin is just a two­ experiences. With many museums, cathedrals, ancient hour drive from Galway in the west and Cork in the monuments and castles, Ireland’s past and present can south, meaning that the entire country can be explored be explored on every corner. University College Dublin 40 Ireland’s Global University

Great career opportunities

With a two year stay back visa for graduates, many UCD students now choose to stay in Ireland beyond their studies and start their careers here.

ICT MED TECH ENGINEERING FOOD & FINANCIAL & PHARMA AGRICULTURE SERVICES

ICT ENGINEERING Ireland is known as the internet and games capital The Engineering industry in Ireland is strong and of Europe and is home to the top five global software vibrant. It supports a very broad range of companies companies, nine of the top ten US tech companies, all in various fields, including environmental, biomedical, of the top three global security and global enterprise aerospace, energy, ICT and medical devices to name but a software companies, four of the top five IT services few. The industry is also a very strong contributor to Irish companies and all ten of the top ‘born on the internet’ exports generating €5 billion in exports annually. companies.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE MED TECH AND PHARMA The manufacture of food and drink is Ireland’s most Ireland is home to all of the top ten global pharma important indigenous industry, with over €13 billion of companies and has over 30,000 people employed in product exported every year to 180 markets worldwide. the industry. Over €10 billion has been invested in Ireland supplies 15% of the world’s infant milk formula new biological production in the last decade. Ireland and three of the four best-selling infant formula has exported almost €73 billion in biopharmaceutical companies in the world are based in Ireland. product. The medical technology sector in Ireland is recognised as one of the five global emerging hubs. The sector employs over 40,000 people in Ireland and is the FINANCIAL SERVICES second largest employer of medtech professionals in Ireland is the 4th largest provider of wholesale Financial Europe, per capita. Ireland is one of the largest exported of Services in the EU, and is home to over 400 international medical products in Europe with annual exports of €12.6 financial institutions in world-leading areas such as fund billion and companies here directly export to over 100 administration and aircraft leasing. countries worldwide Graduate Offer Pack Destination Ireland 41 University College Dublin 42 Ireland’s Global University

Destination DUBLIN Dublin is located on Ireland’s east coast, and is served by a large international airport which sees over 33 million passengers pass through annually. With major European capitals just a short flight away, Dublin is an ideal base from which you can easily explore the rest of Europe.

A COMPACT, COSY, yet bustling city, Dublin is easy to WE’RE EUROPE’S TECH HUB navigate and the city centre is within walking distance, Regarded as Europe’s tech capital, Dublin’s thriving digital hub or just a short bus ride, from UCD. is home to international IT giants such as Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, AirBnB, Hubspot and Squarespace. WE’RE FRIENDLY AND POPULAR! Dublin is one of the three most visited capital cities in WE’RE AN EVENTFUL CITY Europe, and is regularly voted friendliest city in Europe Dublin hosts many annual events such as the St Patrick’s by TripAdvisor. Festival, a Chinese New year festival, Culture Night, the Dublin Film Festival, and is home to the national football and rugby teams. You can catch many Gaelic football and hurling games at Croke Park Stadium. Graduate Offer Pack Destination Dublin 43

WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE ARTS AND WE HAVE FOOD TO CATER FOR PERFORMANCE SCENE EVERYONE’S TASTES! Dublin has spawned jaw-dropping creative talent, and Dublin has a vibrant, young, multicultural population, amazing authors such as James Joyce, Roddy Doyle, and and the city centre is packed with shops and restaurants Anne Enright hail from the city. Dublin is also home to a to suit everyone’s budget and tastes. There is an Asian multitude of world famous bands, including U2 and The strip just north of the River Liffey, home to many Script, and actors such as Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan authentic and award-winning restaurants, and the many and Domhnall Gleeson. supermarkets in the city centre stock ingredients from around the world. Storytelling is not just confined to books, music and movies – Dublin has a vibrant stage scene and theatres EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS such as The Gate and The Abbey have performance runs Flanked by beaches to the east and mountains to the throughout the year. You can also take many tours in south, and dotted with parks, Dublin boasts wonderful Dublin, where the guides will make history come alive amenities for everyone to enjoy. through their stories!

WE’RE ALL ABOUT THE CRAIC (IT’S OUR WORD FOR FUN!) The pubs, coffee shops, and music venues of Dublin are important meeting and social venues for both Dubliners, and visitors to the capital. You can enjoy coffee in a bookshop, have a drink overlooking the city, or see musicians perform any night of the week. University College Dublin 44 Ireland’s Global University Graduate Offer Pack CongratulationsVisiting UCD 45

VISITING UCD

BY PLANE CAMPUS TOURS Dublin is served by Dublin International Airport, which is If you wish to take a tour of the UCD Belfield campus, located north of Dublin City Centre. There are frequent details and booking information can be found at: connecting buses from the airport to the city centre. https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/campustours/ Aircoach operates a service (700) from Dublin Airport to Leopardstown/Sandyford/Stillorgan which passes UCD. Further details available at www.aircoach.ie. For further information on Dublin Airport and flights please visit www.dublinairport.com How To VIDEOS

BY TRAIN We have created a bank of videos showcasing the best ways to get to UCD, and these can be Dublin is served by two main railway stations, Connolly viewed on our YouTube channel. Station and Heuston Station. It is a short walk from www.youtube.com/ucdglobal Connolly Station to O’Connell Street, where the Dublin Bus numbers 2, 11, 39A and 46A can be boarded for UCD. The route 145 provides a direct route from Heuston Station to Belfield via the city centre. University College Dublin 46 Ireland’s Global University

Recommendations from our STUDENTS As Ireland’s Global University, UCD welcomes thousands of students from around the world to campus each year. Here are some top tips from our current and past students for incoming first years!

FOOD, DRINK AND COFFEE! Other options nearby: Tesco, Centra (on-campus), Dublin has a large array of excellent supermarkets, Dunne’s Stores, SuperValu restaurants, pubs and coffee shops, with a food and drink culture that is truly global. The city centre is bursting Eating out / lunch with stores stocking ingredients from around the world, For vegetarians & vegans: Umi Falafel (meal deals and a world food market pops up on campus every before 5pm), Cornucopia, Veginity, Sova Vegan Butcher Thursday for lunch! Markets: Dun Laoghaire People’s Park (Sundays, crafts

Supermarkets For everything on a budget: Lidl and Aldi For affordable Chinese groceries delivered to your MY FAVOURITE SPOT door: www.chinese.ie “Kilmainham Goal is one of my favorite spots, Asian staples: Asia Market in the city centre, and also go to a GAA match at Croke Park or a Eurasia in Fonthill (huge supermarket, with great cheap Rugby or Football match at Aviva Stadium and hot food too – their onion bhajis are amazing!) grab pre-drinks at a pub close to the stadiums.” For Halal butchers and grocers try the shop at Miesha Roberts the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (10 minute walk from UCD) Graduate Offer Pack Recommendations from our Students 47

From left: The historic General Post Office on O’Connell Street; wild deer roam freely in the Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe and Kilmainham Gaol, where many of the leaders of the 1916 Rising were held before their execution.

and food), Blackrock Food Market, UCD Food Market (Thursdays) Burritos and Burgers: Bunsen, DO EVERYTHING! Wowburger, Boojum (student discounts and giant “Definitely do everything you can in Dublin portions), Tolteca Restaurants: Milano’s (pizza and and in Ireland in general. Whether it’s the Italian), Neon (affordable, large portion Asian food with a Guinness storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral, fill-your- own ice cream cone option!), Platform 61, or Sandymount Beach, It’s such an incredible 3 Leaves Blackrock (affordable home cooked Indian country that offers so much to people who live food with good vegan options) here and that’s what I love about it! I still go into Dublin all the time and it never gets old for me Coffee because I always find a new hidden bar, or a place Miami Café Dun Laoghaire, The Wooden Spoon I haven’t previously been. Hit Kilkenny, Cobh, Cliffs Blackrock, 3FE, Coffee Angel, Beanhive, Insomnia (chain), of Moher, Kinsale, Galway and Cork when you have Bear Market Blackrock the chance to do so. It’s so much fun to explore Irish cottages that are a bit kept away from THINGS TO DO IN DUBLIN! everything else. Castles and pubs are great too! A true mountains to sea experience, Dublin is a vibrant They can be found anywhere capital that is both steeped in culture and at the in any city or town.” forefront of technology. The city centre is compact, Sydney Turner and everything is within easy walking distance. Venture further afield (via foot, bus, tram or train) and find the real gems. have a picnic, or check out Farmleigh House for cultural Outdoors events, Marley Park (for markets, open air movies, and Glasnevin Cemetery (followed by a visit to The walking), Happenings (sign up to their mailing list and Gravediggers’ pub), Dublin Bay cruise to Howth and follow them on social media for outdoor yoga, outdoor Howth cliff hikes (good seafood and views), Viking Splash cinema, and other events), Botanical Gardens (Birdwatch Tour, Phoenix Park (find the deer, visit Dublin Zoo, hire a Ireland do amazing talks here – watch out for their Segway, see Áras an Uachtaráin (President’s house), insanely popular crow series!). University College Dublin 48 Ireland’s Global University

The Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, famous for its natural beauty and character.

Indoor s events throughout the year that will keep your Christchurch & St Patrick’s Cathedrals, Guinness social calendar full! Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, IMC Cinemas do special discount days. Other top UCD tips Get involved in the newspapers / Belfield Radio & UCD Sports and Entertainment TV, find the secret lake, sit next to people who are alone Go to a game in Croke Park (GAA) or Aviva Stadium in lectures – chances are they’re in the same boat as you, (football and rugby). You will find live comedy acts at the try any sport, follow departments on social media for International Bar (keep an eye on big acts performing in events updates, the Global Lounge is good for quiet time Dublin, as they are known to appear in the International and study, get involved with UCD Volunteers Overseas, Bar the night before their big gigs!). get in touch with your flatmates as soon as you know who they are (posted on SISWeb), and ResLife organise DISCOVER IRELAND great events. From your base in Dublin, the whole island of Ireland is readily accessible. Hire a car, or take a bus or train, and explore one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Visit Planet Ahch-To from Star Wars (Skellig Michael, Co. JOIN SOCIETIES Kerry), experience the majestic Wild Atlantic Way (maybe “I joined about ten societies when I first got to try surfing!), and visit places like Galway, Cork, Kilkenny UCD (and used that for the free food events, and the Aran Islands. covering the two euro charge alone), but there are two that I really recommend joining because they UCD Res Life and the International Students Society are the ones I ended up sticking around for: LitSoc organise trips around Ireland, so keep an eye on their and GameSoc. Every night of the week, there social media for information. is a GameSoc event where you can play games and TOP UCD TIPS meet people. LitSoc has a writer’s group that meets once a week (along with other events). Between The number one tip from current and previous those two, I had a full social calendar.” Blake Oliver international students is to join societies when you come to UCD. This is an awesome way to meet people with the same interests as you, and they also organise Picture by UCD student, Emma Chapel University College Dublin 50 Ireland’s Global University

UCD Global Gerard Manley Hopkins International Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

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[email protected] The information provided in this guide is correct at the time of www.ucd.ie/global publication, but guidance is subject to continuing development and @UCDGlobal the University reserves the right to make changes at any time. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes, but please @UCDGlobal check our website regularly. All enquiries in relation to application @ucd_global and admission should be addressed to internationaladmissions@ @UCDGlobal ucd.ie or the respective Global Centre team servicing your country.

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