AMERICAN COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND
American college Dublin is an exciting and English-speaking environment for international students interested in learning about different cultures.
What makes Ireland one of the best countries to study abroad? Dublin is a wonderful option for our student exchange programs, as an exchange semester, year abroad, or summer abroad program in Ireland comes with the most memorable and fascinating experiences of a student’s life. Read on to learn why and how you can study abroad in Dublin, Ireland.
STUDY ABROAD IN DUBLIN WITH BEYOND ABROAD
Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments.
Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in day.
Once you get the confirmation, it’s a done deal!
Our fees are more affordable than applying directly to the university
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American College Dublin
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SEMESTERS
Autumn (Sep – Dec),
Spring (Jan - May)
Levels of study
Bachelor and Master, GAP Year
Max credits
30 ECTS / 18 US credits
Fees
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Program content
Lectures
Study Fields
Liberal arts, Performing arts, Creative writing, International business, Accounting and finance, Hospitality management and Event management, and many more
Program Highlights
- American College Dublin provides a high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education
- Programmes based on the best teaching practices and international syllabus
- ACD offers a range of opportunities to encourage and empower all students to achieve their personal and academic potential
- ACD offers an outstanding post-secondary education at the bachelor’s and master’s levels
- The institutional mission is to combine the best aspects of Irish and American education by facilitating a close-knit and multicultural academic society
- study in a dual-accredited institution and take advantage of the opportunity to earn both European and American qualifications.
STUDYING ABROAD AT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DUBLIN
ACD is based on a historic campus in central Dublin, Ireland. The institution seeks to offer the best characteristics of Irish and American higher education in an intimate environment underpinned by the holistic liberal arts model of learning. Students are encouraged to supplement their academic career by utilizing Dublin city life’s social and cultural offerings and availing of Dublin airport as a gateway to exploring the European continent and its surroundings.
Who is this “American college Dublin” program for?
- You’re a university student
- You’re interested in Ireland
- You want to study abroad in Dublin unique environment
- You want to expand your knowledge with a variety of topics
- You want to get to know people from all over the world
SUMMER 2023 | |
Semester dates | May 15th – August 2nd, 2023 |
Orientation | May 15th – 17th, 2023 (tentative) |
Application deadline | April 1st, 2023 |
Exams | July 11th – 15th, 2023 |
AUTUMN 2023 | |
Semester dates | September 11th – December 15th, 2023 |
Orientation | September 7th – 9th |
Application deadline | August 1st, 2023 |
Exams | December 7th – December 15th |
SPRING 2024* | |
Semester dates | January 16th – May 5th, 2024 |
Orientation | January 13th – 15th, 2024 |
Application deadline | December 5th, 2023 |
Exams | April 24th – May 5th, 2024 |
SUMMER 2024* | |
Semester dates | May 13th – August 2nd, 2024 |
Orientation | May 13th – 15th, 2024 (tentative) |
Application deadline | April 1st, 2024 |
Exams | July 11th – 15th, 2024 |
For Non-European citizens, the application deadline is one month earlier than listed above!
*) Dates are still tentative
American college Dublin : Courses & Studies
American College Dublin offers undergraduate and graduates degree courses in Liberal arts, Business and Performance. Students can choose up to 6 (six) courses per semester from all undergraduate and graduate programs, in which you will study together with local and other international students.
Most requested syllabi Bachelor Courses
Most requested syllabi Master Courses
Please note that Semester 2 refers to spring intakes and Semester 1 refers to autumn intakes. American College Dublin reserves rights to changes in the course offering. Since ACD offers no tailor-made exchange program with specific courses, students should be prepared for possible course changes. Pick some extra courses when making your initial course selection if one of your choices isn’t available.
In addition, you have the chance to take musical theatre or performing arts classes, but these have added expenses for one-to-one vocal training. The extra fee for musical theatre or performing arts classes is 1000€
Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time in case you cannot find the syllabus you are looking for.
eCampus
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of Economics, Marketing, Sociology, and Politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
All information about the eCampus can be found here.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 149€ / 167USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
American college Dublin : Credits & Grading
American College Dublin grants credits directly as either ECTS. Each course is worth 3-6 ECTS. You may choose between 3 and 6 courses, which amount to 18–36 ECTS.
American college Dublin: Fees
Part of our DNA is to keep excellent relationships with all our partners. Due to this special relationship with the American College Dublin, you save approximately
Tuition fee:
Application fee:
See what’s included in the fees.
- If there are wishes to take musical theatre or performing arts classes, students would have to cover the added expense of one-to-one vocal training. There is an extra
fee for musical theatre or performing arts classes
Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
Are you from outside of Europe? Find out more about the fees.
Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange to American college Dublin
- Confirmation even in one day
- Orientation days
- No English proficiency test required
- Save more than a
compared to regular tuition fees additional discount when you apply for two semesters.
Who can apply to American college Dublin
To apply, you need to have at least
- Enrollment at an institution of higher education (University) for the upcoming year
- Proficient English skills. You’re not required to take an official language test, however.
For Gap Year, Highschool graduation certificate (no enrolment in University needed)
American college Dublin Required Documents
Undergraduate Programs
- Electronic application form
- Copy of identification page of the passport
- High school diploma, certificate, transcript of records or equivalent document (stamped and signed or electronically verifiable, in English)
- A certificate of enrollment in English. This document should show that you are a current student at the institution you are studying in. See an example.
- *Portfolio for creative writing courses only
Graduate Programs
- Electronic application form
- Copy of identification page of the passport
- Bachelor’s degree diploma, certificate, transcript of records or equivalent document (stamped and signed or electronically verifiable, in English.)
- A certificate of enrollment in English. This document should show that you are a current student at the institution you are studying in. See an example.
Proof of enrollment for the current academic year in your home university. See the example here.
Please note that applications sent without a valid passport cannot be processed.
Visas and Immigration for US students
US citizens do not have to apply for a study visa until after they have arrived in Ireland. The ACD Student Life Office holds visa registration orientation. To pass through immigration at Dublin Airport, American students must be sure that they have:
- Paid their full tuition or have documentation from ACD confirming US Financial Aid award
- A valid Passport
- Student medical insurance can be purchased at the following link: https://www.studyandprotect.com/ (typically costs approx. €120/ year)
Apply to study abroad in Dublin at the American College Dublin
DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)
APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents
CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.
- When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
- Get access to comprehensive information materials such as a Beyond Abroad Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
- Finally, fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.
Uploading and submitting the attachments
- Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
- If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
- All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
- You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
- There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.
Confirmation
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from when your application is complete with all the required documents.
Fees
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
About the American College Dublin
Located on Merrion Square, in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, American College Dublin offers an outstanding post-secondary education at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in liberal arts, performing arts, creative writing, international business, accounting and finance, hospitality management and event management. Established as a not-for-profit educational trust in 1993 by Lynn University (located in Boca Raton, Florida), the College has grown from a study abroad campus for American students to a global institution with thirty-five nationalities among its student body.
Since its foundation, American College Dublin has consolidated its position as a high-quality liberal arts institution. Student numbers have increased from a handful to the hundreds, with alumni numbering in the thousands since the first graduation ceremony.
Address
AMERICAN COLLEGE DUBLIN,
1 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2
Accreditation:
- accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland)
American college Dublin Accommodation
You can find a selection of popular options on their website. The experienced student support staff will be happy to help.
American College Dublin is located at 2 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Please use Google maps to check the location of your accommodation from the College.
American College Dublin is located near the LUAS (Dublin’s tram service) and the DART (Dublin’s suburban rail services).
CO2 OFFSETTING
Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions
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Frequent asked questions
Q: Can I take Master’s level courses even if I’m a Bachelor’s level student?
A: It depends on your foundation courses from the Bachelor courses you have taken. It can be reviewed by ACD after pre-selecting your courses
Q: Are there mandatory courses?
A: There are no mandatory courses when studying at ACD. You may choose from the available courses for the specific semester you will be joining. You cannot pre-select courses that is taught for a different semester as classes are organized by semester schedule.
Q: When are my course selections confirmed?
A: The course selections are confirmed 1month before the semester starts. In some cases where the students need to confirm their courses through their Learning Agreements, they can send it to us as soon as available. The semester courses being offered in ACD is being updated towards at the beginning of each academic year or every after each semester.
Q: Can I drop out of a course or add a course after making the course selections?
A: Adding or dropping our of course may take place on or before your arrival at the destination. However, should you choose to add or drop a course feel free to contact the international office or school registrar and coordinate what needs to be done or should you need to change the course for your credits.
Q: How does the weekly schedule look like?
A: During the orientation a week before the semester starts, you will be provided with the class schedule. The reason why international students are encouraged to choose below 6 courses to ensure that there are still days and time you can dedicate for your intercultural learning, immersions or cultural excursions.
Q: What is the required minimum attendance?
A: Unwritten rule of thumb is to attend the classes 75% of the time including the mandatory lectures and workshops.
Q: When do the exams take place?
A: All exams will take place inside the official semester dates. Mid-term exams usually take place the week before the mid-term holiday and final exams the last week of the semester. The exams are scheduled for the same weekdays and times as your normal classes.
Dresscode: There is no specific dress code in ACD. However, you are expected to dress well. No flip flops or boardies. Just remember to cover your shoulders and knees – and to wear proper shoes
Q: What is the correct type of visa for studying abroad in Dublin at ACD?A: C Study Visa. This is for the students studying not more than 3months. If you are a non-EEA national coming to study in Ireland you must be enrolled in a full-time course on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). You can find out more in our document on the immigration rules for non-EEA students.
Q: When can I apply for my visa?
A: As soon as you receive the official acceptance letter from American College Dublin. We will send this to you latest 1monthbefore the semester starts. You cannot apply for your visa with the initial acceptance letter from Asia Exchange.
Q: How can I find suitable accommodation options?
A: Read our accommodation guide for American College Dublin here.
Q: Should I book accommodation in advance or after arriving in Dublin?
A: It is completely up to you. Many of the cheapest places get booked in advance, but there are students who prefer checking the accommodation options in person after arrival.
Q: Which vaccinations do I need to take?
A: We recommend MMR, Tetanus-diphtheria and hepatitis A and B. You can ask your doctor for possible other recommendations for some routine vaccines before your trip.
Q: Can I bring prescription medicines to Dublin?
A: That shouldn’t be a problem if you bring the doctor’s prescription with the medicine. Some medicines can be very hard to find in Dublin even though there are plenty of pharmacies there might be some medicines that may not be available, then it’s important to also prepare.
Q: How are the hospitals in Dublin?
A: There are many international standard hospitals in Dublin. To name a few AeroMedevac Ireland, Ahsan Anaesthetist Ltd. and many more.
Q: Do I need to have travel insurance?
A: You are required to have valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
In addition to tuition fees, you should be prepared to pay for the student visa, flights, accommodation, and other living costs and depending on each student’s lifestyle. For some, it can be an average cost of 1000€.
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrollment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill out the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org and we will forward it to American College Dublin for signing.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
A: The electronic official letter of acceptance will be delivered to you approximately 1.5 months before the semester starts. Please print it for your student visa application.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?|
A: The university prepares and sends the transcripts of records usually within 2 months after the end of the semester ends.
Q: Which other essential items should I bring with me from home?
A: Sunscreen, contact lenses, tampons, underwear, power bank, USB stick and dry shampoo.
“I would earnestly recommend the programme to anyone I know who is interested in studying writing. Every single staff member who works at ACD – whether it be behind the scenes or in the classroom – were welcoming, friendly, and extremely helpful. The professors were inspiring, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in my course work – and also in my well-being while I was staying abroad in Dublin. It was an absolute pleasure being a part of this program”
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