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International Life at University College Dublin

Helpful information about life as an international student at UCD, including advice on events, activities and services in Dublin and across Ireland.

Whether you’re brand new to Dublin or you’ve already completed a trimester, this blog will help you explore all that University College Dublin has to offer.

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A group of international students on a high school summer programme at UCD. They are posing and smiling on a green hillside under a blue sky. 15Apr
Summer programmes available to international students at UCD
A young woman with blonde hair stands in front of a medieval castle. She is wearing a khaki jacket and a brown scarf. 08Apr
A day in the life of a Study Abroad student at UCD
The main UCD lake on a sunny summer day. The UCD sign is in the foreground, underneath a large oak tree. Students walk by in the background. 01Apr
A guide to UCD’s Belfield campus for international students
People rest on the Howth Cliff Walk overlooking Dublin Bay at sunset, one of the most popular coastal hikes near Dublin. 25Mar
Our favourite hikes near UCD for international students
A young woman wearing a bright yellow jacket poses in front of the Cliffs of Moher on a cloudy day. 18Mar
Day trip to the Cliffs of Moher with a UCD Study Abroad student
A group of students chat in their UCD accommodation living room. 04Mar
A guide to UCD accommodation for international students
An exterior shot of the UCD campus church, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom. 25Feb
A guide to prayer and contemplation rooms on campus for international students
An image of a UCD Global Guide standing in front of the upper lake on a sunny day. 18Feb
My experience as a UCD Global Guide

Study Abroad Posts

A young woman with blonde hair stands in front of a medieval castle. She is wearing a khaki jacket and a brown scarf. 08Apr
A day in the life of a Study Abroad student at UCD
A young woman wearing a bright yellow jacket poses in front of the Cliffs of Moher on a cloudy day. 18Mar
Day trip to the Cliffs of Moher with a UCD Study Abroad student
An aerial shot of UCD Belfied's Campus.

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