



STUDY IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Ireland is an exciting and english speaking environment for international students interested in learning about different cultures.
A young city with a large student population, Dublin offers the perfect backdrop to your study experience. Many multinational companies have their European head quarters in Dublin, which gives you great job opportunities for part time and summer jobs after the semester. Your dream semester in Dublin is closer than you think – apply today and get accepted to study in Ireland as quickly as in a day!
STUDY ABROAD IN IRELAND WITH BEYOND ABROAD
Easy application process
Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments.
Acceptance even in one day
Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in day.
Secure
Once you get the confirmation, it’s a done deal!
Most affordable tuition fees
Tuition fees start from 1990
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SEMESTERS
Autumn (Sep – Dec),
Spring (Jan - May)
Levels of study
Bachelor and Master
Max credits
30 ECTS / 18 US credits
Fees
1990 EUR + 75 EUR application fee
Program content
Lectures
Study Fields
Liberal arts, Performing arts, Creative writing, International business, Accounting and finance, Hospitality management and Event management
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
- Because ACD is a dual-accredited institution, students have the opportunity to earn both European and American qualifications.
STUDYING AT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DUBLIN
ACD is based on an 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 utilising the social and cultural offerings of Dublin city life and by availing of Dublin airport as a gateway to exploring the European continent and its surrounds.
Who is this program for?
- You’re a university student
- You’re interested in Ireland
- You want to study abroad in a 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
AUTUMN 2021 | |
Semester dates | September 8th – December 14th, 2021 |
Orientation | September 11-13th |
Application deadline | July 1st, 2021 |
Exams | December 7th – December 15th |
SPRING 2022 | |
Semester dates | January 14th – May 6th |
Orientation | January 15-17th |
Application deadline | December 1st |
Exams | April 26th – May 7th |
Courses at the American College Dublin
American College is responsible for the teaching and the transcript of records.
- American College Dublin offers undergraduate and graduate degree courses in Liberal arts, Business and Performance.
- Students can choose up to 6 (six) courses per semester from all undergraduate and graduate programs
- 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 €1000 fee for musical theatre or performing arts classes
- Exchange students participate in the same courses as local and other international students
BACHELOR
- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
- MICROECONOMICS
- ACCOUNTING 1
- ACCOUNTING 2
- PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
- MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
- CORPORATE FINANCE
- INTERNATIONAL LAW
- INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
- SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
- INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
- INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: THEORY AND POLICY
MASTER
- MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
- DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH
- MANAGING FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
- THE HISTORICAL ECONOMY OF OIL AND GAS 2018
- INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT / LEGAL, ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN BUSINESS
- INTERNATIONAL FINANCE / INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & RISK IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY / INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE
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.
Tuition fee: 1990 EUR
Application fee: 75 EUR.
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 €1000 fee for musical theatre or performing arts classes
Are you from outside of Europe? Find out more about the fees.
Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange
- Confirmation even in one day
- Orientation days
- No English proficiency test required
- Save more than a 1000 EUR compared to regular tuition fees
- 100 EUR discount when you apply for two semesters.
To apply, you need to have at least
- Enrollment at an institution of higher education (University) for the upcoming year (2020 – 2021)
- Sufficient English skills. You’re not required to take an official language test, however.
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, German or French language)
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, German or French language)
A proof of enrollment for the current academic year in your home university. See 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. In order 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 which can be purchased at the following link: https://www.studyandprotect.com/ (typically costs approx. €120/ year)
Apply to study abroad 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 an 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 send the missing document(s) later. 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 the day 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 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 a 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 in the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
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.
In the years 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.
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AMERICAN COLLEGE DUBLIN,
1 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2
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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).
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“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 in Dublin. It was an absolute pleasure being a part of this program”
Allison Schmidt MFA Creative Writing 2017-18

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