International Students coming to UCD Agriculture Study Abroad Programme
About UCD
University College Dublin (founded in 1851) is Ireland’s largest university with over 23,000 students. The University offers a wide range of programmes within its 5 colleges and 35 schools. The main campus is situated at Belfield, a 132 Ha site 5km south of Dublin’s city centre and you can access further information at www.ucd.ie
We provide excellent learning support facilities for our students. The Agriculture and Food Science Centre, known locally as 'The Ag Building' has state of the are lecture theatres, seminar rooms and undergraduate teaching and research laboratories. A purpose-built Food Science facility has been added with dedicated food research laboratories and state of the art sensory analysis facilities. Horticulture students have access to glasshouse and field research facilities which are also based on the Belfield campus. Staff and students have access to a 250 hectare research farm –Lyons Estate – to support animal and crop production programmes.
The
Agri-Food sector is lreland's most important indigenous industry and
UCD is the only Irish University offering the Bachelor of
Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) degree. Over 50% of our undergraduate
students are from urban or non-farming backgrounds, reflecting the
wide range of degree programme options available within UCD.
Programmes
As an international student you may select modules from any of 10 undergraduate BAgrSc majors subject to timetabling and availability. Our honours BAgrSc majors are:
Module Details
Details of the
modules taught under each BAgrSc major may be obtained
from
Students attending UCD for the full academic session may take up to 60 credits while students attending for one semester may take up to 30 credits.
Assessment
Formal examinations are set in winter (December), spring (March) and summer (May). International students are expected to undertake examinations in accordance with University regulations. Increasingly, project and class-based work forms a component of the assessment process.
Academic Calendar
First Semester: 12 weeks
September to end – December
Second Semester: 12 weeks
January to end - May
Transfer of credit
Your home
institution decides on credits to be awarded for
modules pursued at UCD. We will be pleased to provide full
information on our modules to enable your
institutions make decisions regarding the
transfer of credits.
Eligibility
The minimum GPA requirement is normally 3.00. All applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date academic transcript.
Application process
Click here to download a copy of our application form
Further information can be obtained from:
Ms Claudia Schmid
Ph: +353 1 7167676
E-mail:
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Full year or 1st semester Beginning of April each year
Second semester Mid September each year
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for each academic session are subject to change. For further information on tuition fees relevant to your academic session visit www.ucd.ie/fees
Student health and welfare
The Student Health Centre provides a confidential service to all UCD students, including international students. Male and female doctors are available by appointment and a nurse is available throughout the day. While at UCD, international students may also avail of the support services of an International Student Officer and Student Advisers/Chaplains. It is recommended that non-EU nationals coming to UCD have private medical insurance that is valid in Ireland.
Accommodation
As an International Student at UCD you may apply for self-catering on campus accommodation. You will generally share a three or four-bedroom apartment with two to three other students. You can access accommodation information at www.ucd.ie/residences/
Sports
Our
sports facilities are among
the finest in the country
and reflect the popularity
and significance of sport in
UCD. All standards are
catered for in the 56
official sports clubs. We
have stadia for soccer,
rugby, Gaelic games and
hockey, as well as a modern
athletics track and tennis
courts. There is also a
large indoor sports centre
with squash courts, sports
halls and a state of the art
fitness suite.
Student Societies
An exciting feature of life at UCD is the range of student societies which enable you to become actively involved in college life and to pursue your interests. There are over 100 societies to choose from. Among the best known across UCD is the Agricultural Science Society (AGSOC), which has a renowned reputation for organising a wide range of events.
