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Conditional Admission
International Foundation Year
Our International Foundation Year offers a choice of two academic routes – Business, Economics and Social Sciences or Engineering and Sciences. Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you will join your chosen undergraduate degree at UCD
Applied Language CentreAbout the
UCD is among the best universities in the world and the most popular choice for international students studying in Ireland. Founded in 1854, UCD is one of the country’s oldest universities and also one of the largest, offering a diverse range of degree programmes.
Forming global minds
UCD is Ireland’s most globally engaged university with over 8,400 international students from more than 136 countries. It offers international students a home away from home, where you can study, socialise and develop new skills to prepare you for a successful career. UCD is among the top universities in the world, ranked 185th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.
World recognised
Degrees from UCD are accredited by the world’s leading professional organisations in medicine, architecture, engineering and more. The UCD College of Business is Ireland’s top business school and one of only 88 schools in the world to hold triple accreditation from AACSB (US), EQUIS (Europe) and AMBA (UK).
Leader in research
UCD is one of Europe’s top researchintensive universities and a member of Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universities. UCD’s research programmes partner with over 350 companies worldwide and UCD has a number of leading research institutes and centres, which provide world-class facilities across a broad range of subjects.
Our year-round General English Course focuses on speaking, listening, reading and writing with authentic materials and tasks, as well as taking a context-based approach to grammar and vocabulary. Throughout the course, students will also develop the ability to express critical thinking in English and take English language exams. Students are introduced to global topics and learner collaboration is encouraged, through projects and discussion.
Our year-round General English Course focuses on speaking, listening, reading and writing with authentic materials and tasks, as well as taking a context-based approach to grammar and vocabulary. Throughout the course, students will also develop the ability to express critical thinking in English and take English language exams. Students are introduced to global topics and learner collaboration is encouraged, through projects and discussion.
This subject route gives you the opportunity to progress to an undergraduate degree taught at a range of colleges including the world renowned UCD Quinn School of Business.
Core modules:
- Academic English Skills
- Project Study
- Core Maths I
- Principles of Economics
- Computer Skills
Route-specific modules
Choose four modules:
- Core Maths II
- Principles of Economics II
- Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Computing
- History and Urban Landscape of Dublin
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Business Studies (Principles of Management)
Engineering and Sciences €19,500
This option gives you the opportunity to progress to an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, general science, or biomedical and health sciences.
This subject route gives you the opportunity to progress to an undergraduate degree taught at a range of colleges including the world renowned UCD Quinn School of Business.
Core modules:
- Academic English Skills
- Project Study
- Core Maths I
- Principles of Economics
- Computer Skills
Route-specific modules
Choose four modules:
- Core Maths II
- Principles of Economics II
- Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Computing
- History and Urban Landscape of Dublin
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Business Studies (Principles of Management)
Engineering and Sciences €19,500
This option gives you the opportunity to progress to an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, general science, or biomedical and health sciences.
English entry requirements: IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) or have a TOEFL Score of Listening 15, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 15.
Course Schedule
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Fees
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Tuition
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(EURO)€ 18,250 / Week
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
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Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Belgrove Residence Hall
International Study Centre students will have the benefit of living on the main UCD campus at Belgrove Residence Hall, which offers:
Close proximity to restaurants, shops, gym, sports centre and swimming pool
A choice of apartments with shared kitchen and living room
On-site launderette, bicycle storage, social spaces and 24-hour security
Events organised throughout the year with the ResLife programme
Belgrove €178.57 / week
Activity
UCD provides a safe, comfortable campus with everything a student needs within easy reach.
World-class academic facilities include the James Joyce Library. There is also an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 3D cinema, a drama theatre and more.
With over 80 active student societies and 55 sports clubs, the self-contained campus has something to suit everyone. Areas of interest range from canoeing to comedy to chemical engineering.
The International Student Society arranges activities and excursions all around Ireland. And the Global Lounge is a dynamic hub for globally focused students and organisations to hold events for other students.
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