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Discover Trinity 1

Trinity by Numbers 2

Trinity’s Location 3

Undergraduate Applicants 5

Undergraduate Courses 6

Joint Honours and Single Honours Degrees 7

Columbia Dual BA Program 8

Undergraduate Applicant Guide 9

Top FAQs for US Applicants 10

Trinity’s Top 10 Courses 11

US Open Days 2021 12

Postgraduate Courses 13

Postgraduate Applicant Guide 15

Postgraduate Research 17

Cost to Attend 18

Student Accommodation 19

Campus Tours 20

Career Opportunities 21

Opportunities Abroad 22

Student Life and Supports 23

A Sustainable University 25

International Student Supports 26

30 August 2021 Orientation for Postgraduate Students 06 September 2021 Orientation for Returning Students, Visiting & Erasmus 13 September 2021 Semester 1 teaching begins 20 September 2021 Orientation for first year Undergraduate Students 13 December 2021 *Assessment begins 19 December 2021 Semester 1 ends 24 January 2022 Hilary Term/Semester 2 teaching begins 24 April 2022 Hilary Term ends 25 April 2022 Trinity Term begins 02 May 2022 *Assessment begins 05 June 2022 Trinity Term/Semester 2 ends

*Note additional/contingency days may be required outside of the formal assessment/reassessment weeks See www.tcd.ie/calendar for more We expect the academic calendar for 2022/23 to be similar. Orientation for first year undergraduate students was later than usual in September 2021 because of factors arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

YOUR UNIVERSITY YOURTRINITY EXPERIENCE COLLEGE DUBLIN 3 INSPIRING GENERATIONS Discover Trinity Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has been inspiring generations of brilliant thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity is an international university, steeped in history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.

World Rankings Your Career Strong Research Trinity is ranked 1st in Ireland Trinity is committed to preparing Reputation and 101st in the world (QS World our students for the ever-changing Our students receive a University Ranking 2022). Trinity challenges of the 21st century world-class education in a also ranks in the top 100 in 17 workplace. Trinity ranks in the research-centred, collaborative subjects, globally (QS World Top 100 in the World for Graduate environment and have the University Rankings 2021). Employability (QS Graduate opportunity to work with global Employability Rankings 2020). Find leaders in their field. Trinity is Our Vibrant Campus Life out more at: www.tcd.ie/careers also the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 With over 170 clubs and societies, European Research Universities including many international Join Our Diverse Community (LERU). Find out more at: groups, there’s something for www.tcd.ie/research everyone. At Trinity, involvement Our current students come from 118 countries around the world. 24% of in student organisations is an Join Our Esteemed Alumni integral part of your education. the student body are from outside Find out more at www.tcd.ie/ of Ireland, providing a truly global Trinity has produced some of the students/clubs-societies community. world’s finest and most enquiring minds including the writers The Trinity Welcome International Reputation Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett (Nobel Laureate), the scientists A warm Trinity welcome awaits Trinity is Ireland’s most international university, ranked 8th in the world William Rowan Hamilton and all our students. We believe that a Ernest Walton (Nobel Laureate) diverse campus adds to the Trinity by the Times Higher Education st and the former President of experience for everyone, enhances 2021. Trinity is also 1 in Europe for th Ireland and United Nations High their personal development producing entrepreneurs for the 6 year in a row. (PitchBook Universities Commissioner for Human Rights, and enriches the culture of the Mary Robinson. university. Trinity is an open and Report 2020). inclusive university and we are proud to hold these values.

1 Trinity by Numbers

101st 1st in Europe for producing Entrepreneurs for the 6th year in a row (Pitchbook Universities Report 2020) 2021

Ireland’s Leading University 101st World Ranking (QS and THE World University Rankings 2021) (QS World University Rankings 2022)

592 Ranked as Ireland’s 1 Most Innovative University (Reuters Most Innovative European Universities 2019)

1592 8th Most International Year in which Trinity University in the World was founded (Times Higher Education Ranking 2021)

300 partner universities around the world for student exchanges

24% of the student body are 170+ Sports clubs and from outside of Ireland, student societies from 118 countries 131,000 Trinity alumni (graduates) in over 150 countries worldwide

TRINITY TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR 17 SUBJECTS

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MATERIALS SCIENCE THEOLOGY, DIVINITY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES CHEMISTRY MODERN LANGUAGES

CLASSICS AND ANCIENT NURSING* HISTORY* PERFORMING ARTS COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY* EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLITICS AND AND LITERATURE* INTERNATIONAL STUDIES HISTORY SOCIAL POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION LAW

(QS World Rankings 2021) 2 *Ranked Top 50 in the QS World Rankings 2021 Trinity’s Location

Why Ireland? Ireland is a member of the European Union and is located in the North Atlantic beside the UK. Ireland is an English-speaking country with a young, vibrant population. It boasts a unique Ireland is ranked 8th most peaceful country combination of cosmopolitan in the world cities, breath-taking scenery, idyllic (Global Peace Index 2021) countryside and historic sites. The country is a European hub for innovation and industry with global companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Pfizer and HP based here.

Ireland has been renowned for its people, music, literature and art for Everything the city has to offer centuries. It is world-famous for its is easily accessible to Trinity Ireland is an friendly citizens and warm welcomes. students from shops, restaurants English speaking country and coffee shops to theatres, museums and clubs, ensuring Your University, Your City that there is always something Trinity’s is a unique, walled campus exciting for students to enjoy. located in the heart of one of the If you want to take time out to most popular and safest cities relax in nature, the city’s parks in the world. Dublin is a vibrant, (including Phoenix Park, one young and multicultural European of the largest urban parks in capital, which ranks as the 37th Europe), an easily accessible best student city in the world (QS coastline, beaches and the Dublin World’s Best Student Cities 2019). Mountains are all close by. Ireland is the 12th most competitive economy in the world according to IMD (IDA 2020)

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3 Dublin Innovation District Be at the Centre of Things Trinity’s location is also Trinity’s central location makes advantageous when you are looking it highly accessible for all forms for a job. Dublin’s Innovation of public transport: Trinity has its District, the ‘Silicon Docks’ is own LUAS (tram) station, there within walking distance, as is the is a DART (Dublin’s suburban International Financial Services rail system) station opposite the Centre, and a large number of other campus and a large number of businesses and organisations which Dublin’s bus services pass by the have their Irish headquarters in University. Dublin airport is 13km Dublin. Dublin is also home to many (8 miles) from the campus and is global corporations across a range directly accessible via bus or taxi. of sectors. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/maps

Isabella Irving – USA Undergraduate: Engineering “During my application process, I decided to research multiple Did you know? international schools. My aim was to broaden my horizons Dublin is ranked 37th and immerse myself in a different culture during my college Best Student City in years. Trinity specifically stood out to me due to its prestigious global recognition and the high regard held for its alumni. The the world picturesque cobblestone streets, the lively atmosphere, the (QS Rankings 2019) beautiful old buildings, Georgian doors and general ambiance unique to Dublin make it a very special place.”

4 Undergraduate Applicants Information Guide for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students choose Trinity Electives Open Modules from a wide range of full-time four or five-year courses, covering all Trinity aims to provide the broadest Open Modules are modules disciplines. These include flexible possible education and encourages that are taught as part of subject combinations in three its students to develop their critical other programmes but are faculties: Arts, Humanities and Social thinking by taking an Elective complementary and related to Sciences; Engineering, Mathematics outside their main disciplines. your own programme of study. and Science; and Health Sciences. Trinity Electives are available to Choosing Open Modules will allow The range of offerings at Trinity students from disciplines across you to broaden your perspective allows students to focus on the areas the University. Each course will on your core discipline(s) through that interest them most. release sufficient credit to enable exposure to knowledge, skills A full list of courses is available at: students to select their Trinity and ways of thinking associated www.tcd.ie/courses Elective modules. The suite of Trinity with related fields. Open Modules Electives will link to the University’s will provide you with a wealth of current strategic research themes, opportunities to enrich the study Visa Requirements broaden student knowledge of of your core curriculum and to If you are a citizen of the European key societal challenges or cover develop the Trinity Graduate Union (EU), you do not need a visa languages and cultures. Attributes. to enter and live in Ireland. Students Find out more at: from North America do not require Below are some of Trinity’s electives: www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ your-trinity-education a visa for Ireland. The list of visa- ▶ The Art of the Megacity required countries can be found at ▶ Cancer: The Patient Journey the INIS website: . www.inis.gov.ie ▶ Chinese Language and Culture Understanding Ireland ▶ Cultures and Societies of the Programme It is important to note that ALL non- Middle East and North Africa Trinity also provides the EU students, whether visa-required ▶ Design Thinking Understanding Ireland Smart or not, must register with the Irish ▶ Emergence of Technologies Start Programme, which offers Naturalisation and Immigration st ▶ international students a fantastic Service (INIS) for permission to Energy in the 21 Century ▶ foundation for settling into their remain in the state. Students must Engaging in the Digital World time at Trinity. The week-long show their offer letter at airport ▶ The EthicsLab: Responsible Action programme is unique in providing immigration where they will in the Real World both an orientation to life in Trinity receive a temporary stamp in their ▶ From Planets to the Cosmos and an academic introduction to passport. They must register with ▶ Irish Language and Culture understanding Irish culture – all INIS within the time limit specified ▶ Toolkit for a Smart and before normal teaching begins. To on their temporary stamp. Visa Sustainable World read more about the programme, letters can be generated by visiting ▶ Vaccines - Friend or Foe? please visit: the my.tcd.ie portal and selecting Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/ ‘My Applications’ and clicking on www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives/electives pre-session-programmes Generate Visa Letter. If assistance is required please To find out more visit: email [email protected]. www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ your-trinity-education How to Apply 1. Go to www.tcd.ie/courses and find the course you love. 2. Read the user guide for non-EU applicants www.tcd.ie/study/ international/how-to-apply or watch our how to apply video www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlnNHI3JnCg 3. Apply by selecting the ‘Non-EU Application’ link under the course description. You can save your application and return to it, but remember to submit it when you’re finished. Contact us by email: 5 [email protected] Undergraduate Courses Trinity offers a broad range of undergraduate degree courses, see below. Find out more at www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Global Business Middle Eastern, Jewish and Environmental Sciences Business, Economic and Islamic Civilisations (JH) Genetics Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) Modern Languages** Human Genetics Business Studies and a Language Modern Language plus another Immunology (French, German, Russian, Polish or Spanish) Microbiology subject (JH) Molecular Medicine Business Studies (Joint Honours) Music Neuroscience Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Music (JH) Physiology Classics: Ancient History and Music Education Zoology Archaeology (JH) Philosophy Chemical Sciences with Classical Civilisation (JH) specialisations in: Philosophy (JH) Classical Languages (JH) Chemistry Philosophy, Political Science, Chemistry with Biosciences Clinical Speech and Language Studies Economics and Sociology (P.P.E.S.) Chemistry with Molecular Computer Science and Business (JH) Political Science (JH) Modelling Computer Science, Linguistics and Psychology Medicinal Chemistry a Language Nanoscience Religion Deaf Studies Geography and Geoscience with Religion (JH) Drama and Theatre Studies specialisations in: Social Policy (JH) Geography Drama Studies (JH) Social Studies (Social Work) Geoscience Drama: Bachelor in Acting (The Lir) Sociology (JH) Physical Sciences with specialisations in: Drama: Foundation Diploma in Acting Trinity College Dublin and Columbia Physics and Theatre (The Lir) University Dual BA Programme Physics and Astrophysics Drama: Bachelor in Stage Management Nanoscience and Technical Theatre (The Lir) Engineering, Mathematics Mathematics Early and Modern Irish and Science Theoretical Physics Economics (JH) English Studies Computer Science Health Sciences English Literature (JH) Computer Science Clinical Speech and Language Studies European Studies Computer Science (JH) Dentistry Computer Science and Business (JH) Film Computer Science, Linguistics and Dental Hygiene Film (JH) a Language Dental Nursing Geography (JH) Management Science and Information Dental Science Systems Studies (M.S.I.S.S.) History Dental Technology Engineering History (JH) Dental: Orthodontic Therapy Engineering (common entry), History: Ancient and Medieval History with specialisations in: Human Health and Disease and Culture Biomedical Engineering Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint degree History and Political Science (JH) Civil, Structural and Environmental with Technological University of Dublin) History of Art and Architecture Engineering Medicine Computer Engineering History of Art and Architecture (JH) Nursing* Electronic Engineering Law Electronic & Computer Engineering General Nursing* Law (JH) Mechanical and Manufacturing General Nursing (Adelaide)* Law and French/German Engineering Mental Health Nursing* Engineering with Management Law and Business (JH) Intellectual Disability Nursing* Environmental Science and Law and History (JH) Engineering Integrated Children’s and General Nursing* Law and Political Science (JH) Science and Mathematics Occupational Therapy Linguistics (JH) Science Pharmacy Mathematics (JH) Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physiotherapy with specialisations in: Radiation Therapy Middle Eastern and European Biochemistry Languages and Cultures Note: JH stands for Joint Honours Botany * Nursing not eligible for US students. ** Modern Languages offered are French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. 6 Joint Honours/ Single Honours Degrees

For Arts, Humanities and Social at graduation. Choosing a single Sciences students with multiple honours course, you will focus on Joseph Lanzillotta academic interests, a Joint one subject throughout your time – USA Honours (JH) degree programme at Trinity. is available. Joint Honours entry Undergraduate: Business courses provide you with an Find out more at: I chose trinity to study opportunity to study two subjects www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ “ business internationally to obtain an award in both subjects your-trinity-pathways and stand out as the only graduate of my 600-student high school class who Flexible Pathways of Study chose a university outside of the United States. I We recognise that students’ interests evolve over time. ultimately turned down The pathways below give you the flexibility to focus or a full scholarship to an expand your domains of interest over your years at Trinity. American university to attend Trinity. Dublin is an exciting city to live in and Single Honours an easy one to get out of when you want to take a breath and enjoy Ireland’s SINGLE HONOURS SUBJECT natural beauty. ”

Minor in a Single Honours Award in Subject Major in Subject New Subject

Joint Honours

SUBJECT 1 & SUBJECT 2

JOINT HONOURS Single Major in Major in Single Honours in Subject 1 Subject 2 Honours in Subject 1 Subject 2

Minor in Subject 1 Subject 2 Minor in Subject 2 Subject 1

Liam Grugan – USA Undergraduate: Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures (Dual BA with Columbia University) “My experience thus far in Dublin has been nothing short of romantic. Every morning, on my way to class, I pass the location of a photo taken of me on a tour of Trinity when I was five. I have already made loads of friends in my course just from hanging out on and off campus. Everyone at Trinity wants you to succeed: your tutors, lecturers, tutorials, peers, etc. are Above: Liam Grugan, Undergraduate: Middle all hoping for you to thrive.” Eastern and European Languages and Cultures (Dual BA with Columbia University) 7 Two Degrees • Two Universities • Four Years

Dual BA Program Admissions The Dual BA Program is adopting a The Dual BA between Trinity Applicants to the Dual BA Program test-optional policy (SAT/ ACT) for and Columbia University offers apply by 2 January for fall enrolment. the fall of 2022. students an international The admissions process includes a For further information visit: educational experience across two review of the applicant’s academic tcd.gs.columbia.edu. continents and at two world-class history, letters of recommendation, universities. Students graduate a personal essay, and an interview Interviews from the Dual BA with two degrees, conducted in English. Interested Applicants will receive an update one from Trinity and one from applicants are encouraged to preview on their application status by early Columbia. Programs are available a PDF version of the application (for March. Those invited for an interview in both the Faculty of Arts, reference use only) before starting an will be prompted to schedule a Humanities, and Social Sciences electronic application. Applications time to meet with the admissions and in the Faculty of Science, will be reviewed by a joint committee committee either in person in New Technology, Engineering and featuring admissions representatives York, Dublin or via teleconference. Mathematics. During your studies, from both Columbia and Trinity. Any student deemed eligible for years one and two are spent at EU fee status should also apply Trinity and the final two years at to Trinity through the Central Columbia. Applications Office (CAO) TRINITY DEGREE COLUMBIA MAJOR www.cao.ie Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Classics & Classical Studies Ancient Studies Archaeology English Studies English Studies History Political Science Hispanic Studies French European Studies German Literature & Cultural History Italian Slavic Studies Film Film and Media Studies History History Art History Art History & Visual Arts History of Art and Architecture History & Theory of Architecture Middle Eastern and Middle East, South Asian & African Studies Religion European Languages and Cultures History Political Science Philosophy Philosophy Find out more at: Religion Philosophy Religion tcd.gs.columbia.edu Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Geoscience: Geography and Geosciences Earth Science Mathematics Applied Mathematics Computer Science-Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics-Statistics Economics-Mathematics Neuroscience: Biological and 8 Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience and Behavior Applicant Guide Key Dates for Entry For US Undergraduate Students September 2021

st ▶ Applications are due to open by Nov 1 2021 Applicants from the US would normally ▶ Applications close June 2022 be defined as non- EU applicants. ▶ We advise our Applicants to Apply There are two different pathways for NOTE: by February 1st 2022 to ensure you applications and fees in Ireland. st SAT subject test and AP scores receive a decision by April 1 2022 Find the correct pathway for you at st ▶ Accept offer by May 1 2022 www.tcd.ie/study/apply/making- are not mandatory. However, an-application. results in relevant subjects will ▶ Trinity College Dublin has a rolling be reviewed. admission after May 1st throughout Application June 2022 Requirements High School Transcript Minimum GPA: The admission criteria for Your predictive grades are used 3.2 on 4.0 unweighted scale students presenting SAT, ACT or to make conditional offers. Full International Baccalaureate are set (B+ average) examination results are reviewed for out below. The Trinity Admissions Specific Class Requirements: a final decision. team will consider alternative English, Mathematics, a second References evidence from students applying language and three further subjects for 2022 admission without these Some courses have subject Provide email addresses for one standardised tests. This will requirements, for example: counsellor and one teacher and make sure your referees know to include GPA, academic transcripts, ▶ Engineering: maths for four years two references, and a personal expect a direct email request ▶ Science courses: two different statement. We will also consider sciences in 3rd and 4th years from Trinity. other academic criteria such as Upload a transcript with Advanced Placement courses (APs), your application. Personal Statement college and honours level classes Trinity reviews your high school’s 500 words on why you are with strong grades where relevant to grading model and looks for a considering Trinity and the specific the programme major for which you positive trajectory in your grades. course you have chosen, how you are applying. Because you are applying to a see yourself contributing to the Standardised Test Scores specific course, the Admissions team Trinity community and what you see Range minimum will depend on also looks to see if you have taken yourself doing with your degree. major. all of the courses available at your school in your chosen subject area. Trinity is part of Naviance SAT Range: 1250 - 1400 Your final transcript must be sent

▶ Min. 500 in: by your school at the end of your Trinity does not use the th – Evidence-based reading and 4 year. Common App or UCAS writing Trinity does not offer – Math IB Diploma Requirements early decision ▶ No essay required Minimum of 3 subjects at grade 5 A minimum score of 1290 on any Higher Level and 3 subjects at grade two of the Critical Reading, Math 4 Standard Level, including English, and Writing sections and no score mathematics and a language. Some less than 500. courses require specific subjects OR such as HL Mathematics or a science ACT Range: 27 - 32 subject. Overall IB point requirements Cumulative, without writing vary by course and range from 30 to Subject test and AP scores are 40, including bonus points. not mandatory. For more information on IB requirements visit: NOTE: www.tcd.ie/study/apply/ Self-report test scores and admissionrequirements/ have scores sent to Trinity undergraduate (SAT: 2494/ACT: 5230) 9 Top FAQs For US applicants

Applying Studying at Trinity my.tcd.ie portal and from your programme office. ▶ What’s the top tip for applying ▶ Can I change my major? from the US? Students apply and are admitted Electives are available to students Firstly, reach out to your local to a specific course. There are no from all disciplines across the Trinity representative. We “General Education” requirements; university. Optional language have a number of in-country students begin their specific modules are among these and representatives that provide a course of study immediately. include Irish, French, Spanish, host of supports, from individual Changes are made by students German, Croatian, Korean, meetings, video calls and each year however changing to Japanese and Mandarin. Discover group webinars, to help with another course is challenging more at: www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives. all aspects of Trinity life. All our and uncommon. Changes are representatives can be found on considered on a case-by-case basis. Typical degree workload: 60 credits the back cover of this guide or at: per year (240 to graduate) and www.tcd.ie/study/country/usa. ▶ Do you have Study Abroad 300 for 5-year integrated masters programmes? degrees. All modules are 5 or 10 ▶ What percentage of students Trinity offers the opportunity to credits, so you take between 3 and does Trinity accept? study in over 250 universities 6 modules per semester (balanced We receive hundreds of US around the world. Some courses, at 30 credits per semester). Final applications and can accept a particularly those with language year Capstone projects are 20 much higher percent of qualified components, require that some credits. applicants than top US schools. time be spent outside of Ireland. Our rankings do not depend on Other courses may have direct links percent of students accepted. with corresponding departments in Life at Trinity international partner universities. ▶ Do I need a visa from the ▶ Is a Trinity degree recognised in See www.tcd.ie/study/study- United States? the US? abroad for further information. Students who are United States Our 4-year degree programmes nationals do not require a visa are recognised globally. US ▶ How many students to enter Ireland. However once you employers have strong awareness attend Trinity? are here you will still be required of Trinity’s history of academic Trinity has about 13,500 to register with the Irish excellence. There are strong undergraduate and 5,500 Naturalisation and Immigration alumni networks in most major postgraduate students. Service (INIS) after arrival. To see if US cities and around the world, Approximately 28% of students you require a visa for Ireland creating opportunities for come from over 120 countries visit: www.inis.gov.ie/en/IN mentoring and networking for all outside of Ireland. Students graduates. coming from the US make up ▶ What support is available for approximately 5% of the total international students? Fees and Funding student body. Each undergraduate student has a personal tutor. This is a faculty ▶ Are scholarships available? ▶ What is the average class size? member assigned to advise, guide Trinity offers a number of Class size varies from course to and be a source of support for any scholarships for prospective and course. Some large courses, like issue that may impact a student’s current students. Full scholarship BESS (Business, Economic and academic life. information is available here: Social Studies), will have 1st and In addition, the Global Room www.tcd.ie/study/international/ 2nd year lectures of over 150 www.tcd.ie/study/international/ scholarships. people, along with small-group trinity-life/global-room offers a tutorials of 15-20. Smaller courses student support officer and team ▶ Does Trinity offer financial aid? like Art History or Classics will have of ambassadors trained in working Trinity participates in the US Direct fewer students in each class. Third- with international students. Loan Program. You will find details and fourth-year modules will be of all Trinity sourced scholarships significantly smaller. All students have access to the at www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/ health centre, counselling service, fees-and-payments/federal-aid. ▶ What will my timetable look like? Students’ Union welfare officer Any regional or local US Can I choose my classes? and learning support. See more scholarships that do not specifically Timetable details for lectures, supports on page 26. exclude non-US universities can seminars and other scheduled also be used at Trinity. teaching events for your selected modules will be available via the 10 Trinity’s Top 10 Courses

Business Courses P.P.E.S (Philosophy, Political History and Political Business, Economics, Social Science, Economics, Sociology) Science (HistPol) Studies, or B.E.S.S., is a uniquely The P.P.E.S. programme is the only The four-year programme allows flexible degree programme university degree in Ireland where students to lay firm foundations offering you 10 different degree students can combine the study in both disciplines in the first two options across the disciplines of of Philosophy, Political Science, years. The final two years of the Business, Economics, Political Economics and Sociology in an programme then allow students Science and Sociology. The engaging degree. the chance to study several Trinity Global Business Degree is specialist modules in-depth. a unique programme, designed for students who wish to focus on Engineering Law business from the very beginning The School of Engineering at Trinity’s School of Law is Ireland’s of their degree. Innovation and Trinity continuously benchmarks oldest and most internationally entrepreneurship are key pillars of itself against the top international renowned law school. With a this dynamic new programme. engineering schools and offers distinguished team of professors outstanding teaching by engineers and lecturers, the Law School who are at the forefront of their European Studies attracts students of the highest field worldwide. European Studies at Trinity offers caliber from Ireland and abroad. a unique and broad range of languages and subjects for study Science Computer Science and draws on the expertise and The four-year undergraduate Students can study for an honours dedication of lecturers from a range degree programmes in Science are degree over four years, and also of subjects. European Studies diverse, progressive and exciting, have the option to study for a attracts students with strong and offer students a wide choice of fifth year leading to a M.Sc. in potential from Ireland and abroad. specializations including the very Computer Science. popular Biological and Biomedical English Science course. There are excellent Psychology career prospects across the whole Trinity English courses have spectrum of the Sciences. Students Students are encouraged to become been designed to develop are encouraged to become actively actively involved in our ongoing independence of critical thought involved in our ongoing research, research, particularly in the third and and the articulation of informed particularly in the third and fourth fourth years of their studies. discussion, both oral and written. years of their studies.

11 Our 2022 US Hybrid Open Days March 19th – 25th 2022

Spend a virtual day on campus without leaving your country. Talk to our Trinity Academics, Alumni and current US students. Take part in our Virtual College Fair.

Our US Team will endeavour to meet our Offer Holders and Families around these Hybrid events. Please keep up to date with all these events and more on our website: www.tcd.ie/study/country/usa/open-day

12 Postgraduate Courses

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences School of Business School of Histories School of Linguistic, Speech and Business Analytics (M.Sc.) and Humanities Communication Sciences Digital Marketing Strategy (M.Sc.) Art History (M.Phil.) Applied Linguistics (M.Phil.) Entrepreneurship (M.Sc.) Classics (M.Phil.) Chinese Studies (M.Phil.) Finance (M.Sc.) Early Modern History (M.Phil.) Clinical Speech and Language Financial Risk Management (M.Sc.) Environmental History (M.Phil.) Studies (M.Sc.) Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) Gender and Women’s Studies (M.Phil.) English Language Teaching (M.Phil.) International Management (M.Sc.) International History (M.Phil.) Linguistics (M.Phil.) Management (M.Sc.) Medieval Studies (M.Phil.) Speech and Language Marketing (M.Sc.) Modern Irish History (M.Phil.) Processing (M.Phil.) Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) Public History and Cultural School of Psychology Operations and Supply Chain Heritage (M.Phil.) Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.) Management (M.Sc.) School of Languages, Literatures Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Cultural Studies Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.) School of Creative Arts Comparative Literature (M.Phil.) Counselling Psychology (Drama, Film and Music) Digital Humanities and Culture (M.Phil.) (D.Couns.Psych.) Film Studies (M.Phil.) Early Irish (M.Phil.) Psychoanalytic Studies (M.Phil.) Playwriting (M.F.A.) Identities and Cultures of Psychology (H.Dip.) - Psychology Stage Design (M.F.A.) Europe (M.Phil.) Conversion Course Theatre Directing (M.F.A.) Literary Translation (M.Phil.) School of Religion Theatre and Performance (M.Phil.) School of Law Christian Theology (M.Phil.) School of Education Intellectual Property and Christian Theology (P.Grad.Dip.) Master in Education (M.Ed.) Information Technology Law (LL.M.) Conflict Resolution and Professional Masters Education (P.M.E.) International and Comparative Reconciliation (M.Phil.) School of English Law (LL.M.) Intercultural Theology and Children’s Literature (M.Phil.) International and European Interreligious Studies (M.Phil.) Creative Writing (M.Phil.) Business Law (LL.M.) International Peace Studies (M.Phil.) Irish Writing (M.Phil.) Law and Finance (M.Sc.) School of Social Sciences Modern and Contemporary Laws (LL.M.) and Philosophy Literary Studies (M.Phil.) Comparative Social Change (M.Sc.) Economics (M.Sc.) International Politics (M.Sc.) Philosophy (M.Phil.) Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.) School of Social Work and Social Policy Applied Social Research (M.Sc.) Social Work (M.S.W.)

13 Engineering, Mathematics and Science School of Biochemistry School of Engineering School of Natural Sciences and Immunology Biomedical Engineering (M.Sc.) Biodiversity and Conservation (M.Sc.) Immunology (M.Sc.) Electronic Information Development Practice (M.Sc.) Immunotherapeutics (M.Sc.) Engineering (M.Sc.) Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.) School of Computer Science Engineering (Environmental / Smart and Sustainable Cities (M.Sc.) and Statistics Structural and Geotechnical / School of Physics Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Transport/ Sustainable Energy) (M.Sc.) Energy Science (M.Sc.) Augmented and Virtual Reality Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) Computer Science (M.Sc.) Music and Media Technologies (M.Phil.) - Data Science School of Mathematics Computer Science (M.Sc.) - High Performance Computing (M.Sc.) Future Networked Systems Quantum Fields, Strings and Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Gravity (M.Sc.) Intelligent Systems Interactive Digital Media (M.Sc.)

Health Sciences School of Dental Science School of Nursing and Midwifery Dental Surgery (D.Ch.Dent.) Ageing Health & Wellbeing in School of Medicine Intellectual Disability (M.Sc.) Addiction Recovery (M.Sc.) Children’s Nursing (H.Dip.) Biomedical Sciences Community Health (M.Sc.) (Intercalated) (M.Sc.) Dementia (M.Sc.) Cancer Survivorship (M.Sc.) Mental Health (M.Sc.) Diagnostic Radiography (M.Sc.) Midwifery (H.Dip.) Entrepreneurship Biotech & Midwifery Practice and Pharma (P.Grad.Dip) Leadership (M.Sc.) Genomic Medicine (M.Sc.) Nursing (M.Sc.) Global Health (M.Sc.) Nursing - Child Health Healthcare Infection and Wellbeing (M.Sc.) Management (M.Sc.) School of Pharmacy and Healthcare Innovation (P.Grad.Dip.) Pharmaceutical Sciences Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.) Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc.) Neuroscience (M.Sc.) Trinity offers a broad range of full-time masters programmes. Sports and Exercise Medicine (M.Sc.) Find out more at: Translational Oncology (M.Sc.) www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate

Note: All Postgraduate courses are subject to change 14 Applicant Guide For US Postgraduate Students

Application Process Online Applications Once you have submitted an online application you will be sent Entry to Irish universities is All course information and online an acknowledgment email to the competitive, and no graduate application details are available at email address you provided when applicant, from Ireland or any other www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate setting up your user account on country has an automatic right to my.tcd.ie applicant portal. admission. Most courses at Trinity To apply to a course, find the The applicant portal will have a restricted number of places course page from the link above, allow you to send and receive available for postgraduate students. and click Apply. communications in respect of your application to Trinity. You The range of studies on offer Throughout the application will be able to track the progress is vast and the standard set for and admission process, of your application at every postgraduate study is exceptionally communications between Trinity stage of the admissions process; high. This combination, together and the applicant will primarily be update your personal information, with the range of ancillary facilities via online messaging within the view decisions made on your in the immediate vicinity of my.tcd.ie portal, and via email. application(s) and accept or refuse the University, offers an almost Please note that incomplete any offers you may receive. unparalleled learning experience applications cannot be processed. to all postgraduate students. Applicants should make all reasonable effort prior to International Students registration to ensure that the course/programme they Visa Requirements are registering for meets their If you are a citizen of the European expectations by: Union (EU), you do not need a visa to enter and live in Ireland. Students from North America do not require a ▶ Contacting the relevant course co-ordinator or prospective visa for Ireland. The list of visa-required supervisor/research director. countries can be found at the INIS website: www.inis.gov.ie.

▶ Accessing all information available on the courses website It is important to note that ALL non- www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate EU students, whether visa-required and the specific school/course web or not, must register with the Irish pages linked on this site. Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) for permission to remain in the state. Students must show their offer letter at airport immigration where they will receive a temporary stamp in their passport. They must register with INIS within the time limit specified on their temporary stamp. Visa letters can be generated by visiting the my.tcd.ie portal and selecting ‘My Applications’ and clicking on Generate Visa Letter. If assistance is required please email [email protected].

A specific International Postgraduate Student Orientation takes place before teaching commences. Details are available at www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/postgraduates 15 Supporting Documents Entry Requirements ▶ Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a When you apply for a postgraduate Postgraduate study in Trinity is minimum score of 63 to be eligible course online, you will have the academically challenging and as (with no section score below 59) option to upload your supporting a result the University has high documents. The following academic entry requirements. ▶ An award certificate with a information is required before a Applicants will need to hold: minimum II.1 overall score decision can be made on your ▶ at least a 2.1 honours degree from Trinity’s Centre for English application: from an Irish university or Language Learning and Teaching’s ▶ Two Academic References (or equivalent result from a university Pre-sessional Pathway Programme. where appropriate clinical referees) in another country Please note that test scores are ▶ Academic transcript(s) which must only valid for two years. ▶ meet the English language be certified by the issuing body. requirements For further details on these Please note that graduates of Trinity English Language Proficiency Tests, do not need to provide academic Some courses may require please contact the appropriate transcripts or certified copies of higher standards or require you organisation directly. degree certificates to take further tests or attend an www.ets.org/toefl interview. ▶ Certified copy of degree certificate(s) www.ielts.org www.cambridgeesol.org/exams ▶ Valid passport English Language www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/pmpp.php ▶ An application fee of €55 Requirements (non-refundable) All applicants whose first language An applicant whose first language ▶ A recognized certificate of English is not English and who have is not English but who has taken language competency if English not been educated through the a degree through the medium of is not your first language. (See medium of English must present English may be eligible provided language requirements). one of the following qualifications they did not complete their studies more than two years prior ▶ You may also be required to in the English language: to admission. submit further documents e.g. a ▶ IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall However, some courses may sample of work in support of your ▶ TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 request applicants to present an application/additional test results paperbased, 230 computer-based. English language qualification such as GMAT etc. The test taken here should be under certain circumstances. If this is necessary for a decision TOEFL IBT to be made on your application, ▶ University of Cambridge: Please note that the required grade the document will become a Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or for the IELTS examination may vary mandatory part of your application. better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) from programme to programme. Please consult each programme ▶ Advanced Certificate, Grade C or page at: www.tcd.ie/courses/ better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) postgraduate

Peter Hyatt – USA Different fees for postgraduate Postgraduate: Bioengineering courses will apply depending on whether the applicant is “Having lived in the US most of my life, I’ve always wanted to considered an EU or non-EU travel to see the rest of the world. The MSc in Bioengineering student. To check which category matched my specific academic interest unlike any other school you are in, visit www.tcd.ie/study/ and it’s in a place that I knew had an amazing and fun culture. undergraduate/fee-finances/ Stepping out of your comfort zone is one of the hardest things index.php to do but is often the first step to making amazing memories. The only thing you’ll regret is not taking your opportunity.”

16 Postgraduate Research at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Trinity is recognised as one of the 2. Make Contact with Potential 4. Explore Funding Opportunities world’s leading research-intensive Academic Supervisor Once you find an academic willing universities and its research Contact potential academic to supervise your research, they continues to address issues of supervisors with a brief research will be best placed to advise you global, societal and economic proposal or idea, demonstrating of relevant funding opportunities importance. your interest and relevant through Irish and European Trinity has research strengths experience in the research area. funding agencies. that span the Sciences, Medicine, If an academic staff member is Additionally, you may also: Engineering, Business, Arts and willing to support your application ▶ Contact scholarship awarding Humanities, a spectrum that is for a Ph.D. position, they will bodies in your home country mirrored by our broad range of direct you to the school’s online for possible Ph.D. funding taught postgraduate courses and application page. Please note options. research opportunities at masters that some schools at Trinity have ▶ Trinity offers postgraduate and doctorate level. specific guidelines for applying for a Ph.D. position, it is important to awards which are available check the Schools’ webpage for only to students intending Applying for a Master's by any additional information at: to register for full-time Research or PhD at Trinity www.tcd.ie/courses/ higher research degrees (i.e. postgraduate/research/az.php PhD). More information on As a truly international university, postgraduate funding and we welcome applications from scholarships can be found prospective postgraduate students 3. Submit your Application on our website: www.tcd. globally and we hope you will You will need to submit your ie/study/international/ consider choosing Trinity for your application by following the scholarships/postgraduate postgraduate research. guidelines given to you by ▶ Contact the Regional Manager your potential supervisor. Your for your country, or the Global 1. Find a Potential application will need to include Officer, in a relevant school, Academic Supervisor a detailed research proposal, for information on other As Ireland’s leading university as well as transcripts, proof of opportunities. Details of these for research Trinity offers ample English proficiency, CV and any staff can be found on the opportunities for postgraduate other relevant document. Your Global Relations Webpage: research. To find out more you application is then reviewed by should explore Trinity’s research the relevant School. The Dean of www.tcd.ie/globalrelations/

areas and determine your subject Graduate Studies conducts the people/#Recruitment area of interest. The next step is to final review and issues approval make contact with academic staff subsequent to meeting all criteria. in relevant fields and identify a All students undertaking a DID YOU KNOW? potential supervisor. To assist you research degree are assigned to a Trinity is the first and only Irish with both steps, the Trinity website single supervisor, though for some university to join the prestigious is comprehensive and features all students there may also be an ranks of the League of European relevant information about our additional advisor. Research Universities (LERU). research activities, as well as full Find out more at: www.leru.org research profiles of our staff. Trinity Research: Brady Gordon – Canada www.tcd.ie/research Postgraduate: LL.M and PhD in Law Research by Faculty: www.tcd.ie/structure “Choosing to do my LLM and my PhD at Trinity College Dublin was the best choice I could have made for my career, Search for expertise: my life and myself. It set me up as an expert in my field, and www.tcd.ie/research/people left me with lifelong friendships with colleagues at leading universities and companies all around the world.” 17 Cost to Attend For Full-Time International Students

Total Costs for One Academic Year Funding Your Trinity Education Tuition fees vary by course and are subject to change. Trinity participates in the US Direct Loan Program. Most undergraduate courses last four years and postgraduate Complete the FAFSA and send your Student Aid masters programmes last one to two years. Report (SAR) to Trinity. (Our code is G06842 or For a full list of course fees and details of fee status please see: 006842-Univ of Dublin Trinity College). www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments Trinity accepts: Most international applicants apply as non-EU international ▶ All scholarships and grants that do not stipulate students. Fee status is based on residency, not citizenship. “for use in US college only.” There is a non-refundable online application fee of €55 ▶ 529 funds. Providers can contact Trinity directly. per course. Students are also encouraged to explore external funding options in their home countries. Living Costs ⁱ Living Costs in Euro Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities for prospective students interested in studying Utilities €1,000 ($1,190) at Ireland’s leading university. Students are also Meals ⁱⁱ €3,000 ($3,570) encouraged to explore external funding options Books and Miscellaneous €2,500 ($2,975) in their home countries. For more information on Commuting €1,000 ($1,190) available scholarship please see: Health Insurance ⁱⁱⁱ €550 ($645) www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/ undergraduate Living Costs (excluding accommodation) €8,050 ($9,570)

Undergraduate students €5,530 ($6,581) 1 Year Housing Trinity Hall iv – €7,250 ($8,628) Understanding Ireland: Smart Start €400 ($476) (Optional 1-week pre-term programme) v Postgraduate students 1 Year Housing Private Accommodation vi €8,000 ($9,520)

1 Year Housing Kavanagh Court €9,880 ($11,757) (38 week contract) €13,980 - €15,700 Total Undergraduate Living Costs vii ($16,627 - $18,674) Total Postgraduate Living Costs viii €16,050 ($19,090) i Living costs are calculated per academic year and will vary by each student's lifestyle. Holidays, laundry and clothes are excluded. Total costs are calculated based on the higher level of living costs and may vary. ii Trinity does not offer meal plans. Students cook at home or eat on campus and in the city centre. iii Health insurance is required for non-EU students. Average cost is shown above – insurance cost may be lower or higher depending on policy chosen. More information available at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/trinity-life/arrival iv A range of options for undergraduate students are available in Trinity Hall for the academic year. One academic year Housing Trinity Hall in shared accommodation €5,530- €5,915, private room €7,250. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/accommodation/trinity-hall v In addition to the undergraduate student costs above, Trinity also offers an optional one week pre-term Understanding Ireland programme. This optional programme is an additional €400 which also includes the cost of accommodation. Details at www.tcd.ie/study/international/pre-session-programmes vi Average based on a 43-week lease for a double room in a shared, apartment-style accommodation in Dublin. Prices can vary greatly depending on the type of accommodation chosen. More information at: www.tcd.ie Vii This represents an approximate cost. Converted from Euro to USD at €1/$1.19. This information is current at August 2020 Viii Fieldwork Costs, Costs of Preparations of Thesis/ Dissertation. Students are personally responsible for the costs involved if they have to undertake fieldwork as part of their postgraduate programme. They are also responsible for all costs relating to the preparation and submission of their thesis or dissertation such as typing, binding and photography. 18 Student Accommodation

Accommodation Living in Trinity accommodation Trinity Hall On Campus brings a further dimension to your Trinity Hall is a first year participation in university life. You Rooms on campus are primarily undergraduate designated will be living as part of the Trinity reserved for students in their final off campus residence. Rooms community and will have greater year and Trinity Scholars; however, are arranged in self-catering opportunities for getting involved there are a number of rooms on the apartments, with each typically in many aspects of student life campus suitable for students who accommodating six persons and while making lifelong friends. have mobility difficulties and who consisting of a mix of single and All first year non-EU full are capable of independent living. twin en-suite bedrooms with a degree students who apply by Students may apply for a room once large, shared kitchen/living room. the deadline will be offered they have accepted a place in Trinity. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ accommodation in a Trinity Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ accommodation/trinity-hall residence such as Trinity Hall accommodation/on-campus or at a partner private student accommodation complex. Kavanagh Court Other Options for Continuing undergraduate Available to undergraduate and International Students students and postgraduate postgraduate students, Kavanagh For students who do not wish students may apply for Court is a 15 minute walk from to avail of Trinity approved accommodation on campus and campus. Apartments are typically accommodation, an alternative at Kavanagh Court. 6-bedroom, in single en-suite is to seek private rented rooms with a large shared kitchen/ accommodation, usually living space. Find out more at: sharing an apartment or a www.tcd.ie/accommodation/ house with other students. The kavanagh-court Trinity Students Union (TCDSU) Accommodation Advisory Service helps students find accommodation by providing them with advice and access to house-hunting resources. Find out more at: www.tcdsuaccommodation.org

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19 Campus Tours Come Visit Trinity

We are delighted to bring you our new Virtual Campus Tour led by our team of Global Ambassadors which is now available on Youtube: youtu.be/XMchbHvzMOo

The best way to explore Trinity’s unique, lively, traditional, urban experience is to pay us a visit and take a tour of campus. Our student-led tours are the perfect way to learn about life at Trinity from a current student.

If you are planning to apply, come visit. To sign up for a tour please visit: www.tcd.ie/study/international/visit

Note: subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

To connect with our current students and ask them questions about student life, campus or living in Dublin, visit: www.tcd.ie/globalrelations/talktostudents

20 Career Opportunities

Your Career Journey Eligibility to Work Did you know? at Trinity Non-EU nationals who have Trinity is a Top 100 Our graduates are highly sought permission to undertake University for Graduate after by employers across all undergraduate and postgraduate Employability sectors and many have gone study in Ireland are entitled to (QS Graduate Employability on to successful careers around take up casual employment, Ranking 2020) the globe. See below for just defined as up to 20 hours part- a few examples of the diverse time work per week or full-time organisations that have recruited work during vacation periods Trinity graduates in recent years. when their coursework for the Innovation and The Trinity Careers Service year is complete. Entrepreneurship supports students in exploring On graduation, undergraduate Trinity is committed to empowering their career ambitions for the students have the possibility our students, enabling them future and planning how to to stay in Ireland to work for to set up their own companies, achieve them. one year on the Third Level realise their potential inside and Find out more about the Careers Graduate Scheme, while eligible outside of the lecture theatre, and Service at: www.tcd.ie/careers postgraduate students can stay become entrepreneurially-minded for up to two years. This allows graduates. students to gain valuable work experience in Ireland across a As a European leader in student wide range of industries and entrepreneurship, Trinity has organisations. Students may also established Tangent, Trinity’s Caoimhe Tyndall – USA have the option of remaining in Ideas Workspace. This world- Trinity Neuroscience Ireland for a longer period if they class facility, co-located within an Graduate and Research expanded Trinity Business School, Scientist at the Trinity College are able to secure employment Institute of Neuroscience that meets the criteria for a Work offers students, staff and the wider Permit. For further information innovation ecosystem a place to see: www.inis.gov.ie come together to collaborate, build “Through studying Neuroscience and innovate. in Trinity, I gained the technical tools and transferable skills to Opportunities include: transition well into my career as a ▶ LaunchBox, Tangent’s Student research scientist. Gaining these Accelerator transferable skills from both Did you know? st ▶ Tangent Pioneers, International academic and extracurricular Trinity is 1 in Europe Accelerator Programme sources in Trinity has helped for producing me to develop my career path entrepreneurs for the ▶ The Provost’s Innovation and become recognised as high- 6th year in a row Challenge at Tangent performing talent across many (Pitchbook Universities ▶ Undergraduate Certificate in career sectors. ” Report 2020) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/tangent

Where some of our Trinity graduates are now employed

21 Opportunities Abroad

Study, Work and Short-term Study Abroad: Volunteer Abroad Module Elective Trinity is committeed to Some courses also have shorter- supporting students in gaining an term international field trips international experience where available as elective modules. For possible. Many Trinity students example final year students in our study abroad as part of their School of Natural Science can take degree programme and Trinity a module in Tropical Ecology and has partnership agreements with Conservation. This involves an leading universities around the 11-day residential field course in world. Trinity is a long-standing East Africa at the Great Rift Valley. participant in the Erasmus+ Watch some of our students talking Programme for European about their fantastic experiences: exchange and has many other www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K- international exchange partners in 79c84Cf4&t=2s the US, China, Australia, and India as well as elsewhere in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Working Abroad Trinity’s Careers Service works Trinity students benefit with employers across the world enormously from their experiences to promote international work studying abroad. Find out more at: experience and job opportunities www.tcd.ie/study/study-abroad/ to Trinity students and outbound/index.php graduates. Gaining international Our students on particular experience enhances a student’s international exchanges are able employability, helps them to to take advantage of Trinity’s develop new skills and to gain a International Welcome Programme better understanding of working in which connects Trinity students an international environment. on exchange abroad with one of our 131,000 Trinity alumni Trinity supports students going based in over 150 countries. abroad by offering bursaries such Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ as the Global Mobility Bursary alumni/community/volunteer/ Programme. international-welcome- programme.php

Langston Guettinger – USA History of Art and English Literature Graduate “My Erasmus year in Prague helped me develop important life skills such as confidence in my ability to meet challenges. I emerged from my Erasmus year with a deeper understanding of myself. As a student of the liberal arts, the city’s artistic and architectural heritage and its complex political history helped me understand the relationships between a place, its history, Check here from more information and its people. I’m now working as an Architectural Historian/ on Study Abroad at Trinity: Historic Preservation Specialist at Logan Simpson in the US.” www.tcd.ie/study/study-abroad 22 Student Life at Trinity Immerse yourself in a broad range of sports clubs and student societies and get a real sense of the ‘Trinity Experience’.

Your first days at Trinity What Happens After Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week? After the excitement of Freshers’ Trinity offers orientation to all new Week, teaching starts and you postgraduate and undergraduate get a chance to settle into your students prior to the start of the course. Most classes are a mixture academic year. This week of of lectures and tutorials and orientation is known as Freshers’ some have practicals as well. Week. There are no classes, so The tutorials are less formal and it’s all about meeting your new give you a chance to explore and classmates, student support discuss the topics covered in information sessions, seeing lectures with your classmates and what sports clubs and societies teaching assistants. you want to join, meeting your student mentor who will give you Your class representative and a tour of campus and organise your mentors organise events social events, meeting your tutor throughout the year that give you who will provide support to you further opportunities to get to throughout your years in Trinity, know your classmates. and of course, the Freshers’ Ball. During Freshers’ Week you can also meet people from the Sports Trinity in Twelve Weeks Centre, the Library and Student The “Trinity in Twelve Weeks” Supports and Services These programme aims to continue are the services whose job it is to your orientation during your first make sure that you get the best semester and help your transition to out of your time in Trinity. university life. The programme has a new theme every week, through A specific International study and exam skills to how to look Postgraduate Student Orientation after yourself while at university. takes place before teaching Your mentors will be in touch with commences. Details are available you every week to let you know at www.tcd.ie/students/ what the week’s theme is and to orientation/postgraduates arrange events and activities. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/students/ Please note that a hybrid of virtual and orientation/twelve-weeks face to face supports may still be in place for 2022 entry due to Covid-19.

Kyle Ginsberg – USA Undergraduate: English Literature and Sociology “From the challenging academic atmosphere to the welcoming student environment, Trinity provides exactly the type of college experience I have always wanted. My advice would be to take advantage of societies as they are a unique tool to meet friends and adjust to college life. Trinity has a wonderful academic and social environment, and finding the balance between those two is essential to a positive college experience. 23 ” Student Entertainment Restaurants and Coffee University life is about so much Shops on Campus more than just education and Students can choose from a wide nowhere is this more evident range of restaurants and coffee than at Trinity. The University sits shops on campus to suit all tastes in the heart of Dublin city where and budgets, including: there are endless extracurricular ▶ The modern Buttery Food Court and recreational opportunities. with a hot food counter, deli You can immerse yourself in a counter, and gourmet coffee shop. broad range of sports clubs and ▶ The Old Dining Hall, where student societies and through lunch is enjoyed in traditional these activities you will get a real Sports Clubs splendour, but with a student sense of the ‘Trinity Experience’, budget in mind. something that extends far beyond The Sports Centre is where the lectures, tutorials and exams. majority of our fitness classes and ▶ The Pavilion Bar serving hot programmes take place, seven food all day, for breakfast, lunch, You will also have the benefit of days a week. Facilities include and dinner. one of the best Students’ Unions a 25-metre swimming pool, in the country, providing students ▶ The Perch, a brand new café in climbing wall, fully equipped the Arts Building. with a wide range of entertainment gym with free weights and and events throughout your time cardio machines, virtual cycle ▶ Coffee shops in the Hamilton in Trinity. and a wellness room. Students Building and Áras an Phiarsaigh. are automatically members of ▶ Forum Restaurant is a state-of- Student Societies the Sports Centre. There are the-art dining outlet located in the small additional costs for some Trinity Business School. At Trinity, we have 120 student classes. Each year Trinity is proud See: www.tcd.ie/catering societies which constitute some to offer sports scholarships of the most dynamic and active to international students who university student societies in demonstrate outstanding ability. An Ghaeilge/The Irish Ireland with everything from the Animation Society to the There are 50 sports clubs to Language Zoological Society. We are home choose from including: aikido, Irish language and culture is a to the world’s oldest student badminton, basketball, boating, vibrant aspect of campus life and societies, the ‘Hist’ or Historical boxing, climbing, cricket, Trinity offers a rich and varied Society founded in 1770 and the cycling, equestrian, fencing, programme of events, as well as ‘Phil’ which is the oldest debating Gaelic football, golf, handball, learning and social opportunities society in the world, founded hockey, hurling, judo, karate, through Irish for students of all in 1683, and whose guests kayaking, tennis, rugby, sailing, levels of ability. Free Irish classes, have included everyone from soccer, squash, surfing and from beginners to advanced Hollywood heavyweights such as bodyboarding, swimming, table levels, are offered to all students. Martin Scorsese to International tennis, taekwondo, trampoline, For more information, see: Space Station commander Chris ultimate frisbee, triathlon and www.tcd.ie/gaeloifig Hadfield. Find out more at: volleyball. Find out more at: www.trinitysocieties.ie www.tcd.ie/sport

24 A Sustainable University Trinity is ranked 14th in the world for global impact in the Times higher Education (THE) rankings 2020 for the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In a world with finite resources, Our commitment to sustainability ▶ 98% of staff and students use Trinity offers students a variety of is evidenced in key milestones over sustainable transport (public ways to learn how to live sustainably, the last 15 years, such as: transport/cycling/ walking) to and to develop the kind of commute. innovative thinking and adaptability ▶ Student-led plan to reduce to enable you to thrive in a rapidly disposable plastics on campus (2018) Students actively participate in changing world. Trinity’s academics imagining, driving and implementing ▶ Divestment from fossil fuels, following campus sustainability initiatives and researchers are global leaders a student-led campaign (2017) in subjects such as climate change, through the Students’ Union, Student Sustainability Network, nature based solutions, biodiversity, ▶ Trinity is a Green Flag Campus for environmental science, smart the last 8 consecutive years. Green Campus Committee, Young technology and engineering. Greens, Vegan Society and the ▶ 50% reduction in paper EnviroSoc (Environmental Society) consumption (in the last 9 to name a few dynamic groups. years), 46% reduction in water The Students’ Union and Graduate Did you know? consumption (in the last 11 years) Students’ Union have Environmental and 28% increase in energy Officers devoted to supporting th Trinity ranks 10 in efficiency (in the last 14 years) and responding to environmental the World for its work and sustainability issues. We hope on Climate Action you will choose to join your energy (Times Higher Education with ours to create a more just and University Impact verdant world. Find out more at: Rankings 2019) www.tcd.ie/provost/sustainability

E3 - Balanced Solutions for a Better World Trinity has embarked on an ambitious project to expand education and research activities across three of its Schools; The Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science & Statistics. This expansion is being executed as a single strategic activity in the area of “Engineering, Environment, and Emerging Technologies”, or E3. At the forefront of this expansion will be the new Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry, a state of the art 7,256 square metre new learning facility based on the main Trinity campus. The building will deliver new teaching facilities and an innovative interactive learning space for students in E3 areas. It will also deliver new courses in Smart and Sustainable Cities, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Engineering and Computer Science plus Geography. With our leading research professors and staff, graduates will become co-creators of their futures and that of generations to come. Together they will seek out ‘balanced solutions for a better world’ and enable society to live on this planet in a more sustainable and equitable way. Above: The Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry E3 will position Ireland at the forefront of fields of research in Science, which is due to be completed by 2023. Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (the STEM disciplines), that are crucial for future economic competitiveness. It will educate engineers and scientists for employment in existing and new technology sectors, equip them with the skills and attributes to lead in the creation of new businesses, and place Ireland in a leadership role E3 is partially funded by the Project 2040, the Irish globally for the quality of graduates in the STEM disciplines. Find out government’s long term overarching strategy to more at: www.tcd.ie/e3 make Ireland a better country for all of its people. 25 International Student Supports

Trinity is an exciting place, full of Airport Meet and Society, Society for International opportunities to learn, make friends, Greet Service Affairs, South East Asian Society, and experience new things. While and Trinity Global Development Trinity delivers world class courses, New international students Society. it is not just about your academic arriving at Dublin Airport can development: we also want Trinity avail of this free service. Find Discover Ireland with to be a place where you can develop out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/ international/trinitylife/arrival the International socially, responsibly, culturally Student Society and personally. Note: subject to COVID-19 restrictions. The International Student Society Our student support services are New to Dublin promotes communication here to help and include: between the Irish students of The Global Room Ambassadors Trinity and those coming from ▶ Student Learning Development run this programme at the start abroad and now has over 500 ▶ Student Counselling of the academic year aimed at members. Events include social ▶ Student Health undergraduate students who are nights, talks and presentations, ▶ Careers Service new to Dublin. The groups meet film screenings, day trips and ▶ Disability Service every Monday evening for the weekends away. This is only one ▶ Academic Registry first six weeks of term and cover of the many international societies ▶ Students’ Union and everything from Dublin grocery on campus. Graduate Students Union shopping and public transport to making friends and adjusting Talk to our students Find out more at: to Dublin culture. They also run www.tcd.ie/students/ a ‘Getting to Grips’ programme Do you have a question about supports-services aimed at postgraduate students. student life, the campus or living in Dublin? Or perhaps you want to find out about student International Student opportunities and support? Orientation International Student During Freshers’ Week, Trinity We understand that you’ll Supports runs a series of sessions for naturally have lots of questions, We also have specific support international students addressing and who better to answer them services for international students. cultural adjustment as well than our current students? To as practical concerns such as connect with our students, visit www.tcd.ie/globalrelations/ Trinity Global Room banking, health insurance and immigration. Find out more at: talktostudents With two full-time Student www.tcd.ie/orientation Support Officers and a team of student ambassadors who are International Societies Did you know? a mix of Irish and international th students, the Trinity Global Room and Clubs Trinity is the 8 Most is a great first stop for students Trinity is famous for its diverse International University with questions about navigating society life and Trinity societies and in the World Trinity, Dublin and Ireland. The clubs with international themes (Times Higher Education Global Room hosts celebrations of include: Afro-Caribbean Society, Ranking 2021) national holidays, film screenings, American Football Club, Arabesque Above: The Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry student society events, social Society, Caledonian Society, which is due to be completed by 2023. events and get togethers, Capoeira Society, Chinese Society, alongside information seminars Cumann Gaelach, Europa Society, and talks. Find out more at: French Society, Germanic Society, www.tcd.ie/study/international/ Indian Society, International Student trinity-life/global-room. Society, Italian Society, Japanese Contact us at: Society, Jewish Society, Korean [email protected] Society, Modern Languages Society, Muslim Student Association, Russian 26 Career Support for Student Mentors Health Care Provision International Students in Ireland All undergraduate students are Career support is available for assigned a Student 2 Student All EU students from outside the students looking to gain work (S2S) mentor during Freshers’ Republic of Ireland pursuing a full experience while studying in Week. Your mentor will ensure degree programme should contact Trinity, as well as for students you meet your classmates during the Health Service Executive looking to translate their Freshers’ week, will show you for advice regarding healthcare experience in Trinity to a career around the campus and will provision at: www.hse.ie back home or internationally. keep in regular touch, inviting The Careers Service provides you to events on and off campus. ▶ All EU students should bring career guidance, advice and S2S also offers Peer Supporters, with them a European Health feedback on job applications students available for one-to-one Insurance Card issued in their and interview preparation and conversations on request. They’re country of origin. Find out more at: organises employer events on highly trained, confidential and ec.europa.eu/social/main. campus throughout the academic very approachable. Find out more jsp?catId=559& year. Find out more at: at: student2student.tcd.ie langId=en www.tcd.ie/careers/mycareer/ students.php Health Service ▶ Non-EU students are not entitled to free national health services in The Health Service provides primary Personal Tutor Ireland and are obliged to take out care medical services for students. insurance cover for hospitalisation As an undergraduate student, you ▶ Student consultations by before leaving their home country will be assigned a personal tutor appointment are free of charge with in order to register with the Irish (a member of our academic staff). modest fees for additional services Naturalisation and Immigration. Your personal tutor will then be ▶ There are specialised clinics in In order to register with the Irish available throughout your time in physiotherapy, psychiatry, travel Naturalisation and Immigration Trinity to offer help and advice on health, sexual health, smoking Service, as all non-EU students topics such as changing course, cessation and minor surgery are required to do, you must show deferring exams, appeals of proof of health insurance to cover progression decisions, taking a year ▶ It also focuses on the psychological and occupational any major medical care necessary out, financial difficulties as well as during your stay. Find out more at: family and personal problems. aspects of student health and health education. www.tcd.ie/students/ Find out more at: orientation/add-int www.tcd.ie/senior_tutor

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“Coming to study at Trinity was an eye-opening experience. From my classmates to my professors I felt that studying at Trinity prepared me to be a citizen of the world. I would recommend that a student considering attending Trinity, if possible, visit. If that’s not possible, get in touch with the on-the-ground team in the US who are very responsive and helpful when making this huge decision.” 27 Supporting your Transition Academic Registry from Second-Level The Academic Registry provides Learning at university is different key administrative services to Did you know? to high school and it can be a undergraduate and postgraduate challenge. Student Learning students in the following areas: 28% of Trinity Development can help you study Application and Admission, students are from effectively and be successful Student Finance, Registration, outside Ireland with our range of services Erasmus and Study Abroad, including face-to-face and Examinations, Transcripts and online workshops, individual Graduation. The Academic Registry consultations and our Blackboard Team are available to answer online module – Academic Skills your application queries through for Successful Learning. Find out the ASK AR button via the home more at: student-learning.tcd.ie page of my.tcd.ie or by email at [email protected] Further great learning supports If you are not a current applicant, are available from the Maths Help you can email us at Room and the Programming [email protected]. Centre. Find out more at: Find out more at: www.scss.tcd.ie/misc/ugpc www.tcd.ie/academicregistry

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Upon successful completion of an Mollie Kramer – USA undergraduate programme at Trinity, students Postgraduate: International History have the possibility to stay in Ireland to work for one year on the Graduate Scheme visa, “A Trinity education opens so many while eligible postgraduate students can stay doors and provides tremendous for up to two years. opportunities. It also combines an amazing academic opportunity with one This allows students to gain valuable work that is actually affordable, unlike most experience in Ireland across a wide range of in the U.S. Beyond the practical aspect, industry sectors and organisations. Dublin is an incredible city to get to live in, with so much to do and the entire Full time non-EU students are allowed to work 20 hours per week during term time and 40 country within a drive; there’s so much hours per week outside term. to explore and be a part of here.”

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