Erasmus and Non EU Exchange

Erasmus exchanges are exchanges within the EU and are co-ordinated by UCD Global.  See Where Can I Go? for a list of partner universities that you can apply to and Exchange Application Information to find out when and how you should apply.

Students registered with UCD ALL, for disability support, who are considering going on Erasmus should look at the  (opens in a new window)Inclusive Mobility website. Inclusive Mobility is the European platform about inclusion and support services offered by higher education institutions, national agencies and ministries for education to international students in the EU.

UCD Science students can go on Non-EU Exchange to one of our partner universities worldwide.  

Please see Where Can I Go? to see a list of universities that you can apply to and Exchange Application Information to find out when and how you should apply.

Students registered with UCD ALL, for disability support, who are considering going on Exchange to the USA should consider looking at the  (opens in a new window)MIUSA website. MIUSA is a US resource centre for disability-related questions about international study, work, and volunteer programmes with a focus on the US. 

How to Apply for the 2025/26 Exchange Programme

1. Submit Your Application
   After completing the DIGIPass module on Brightspace, fill out the online application form in Stage 2. You'll find it under the "Application" menu on SISweb. The form will be available from November 20th 2025 until January 8th 2026.

2. Who Can Apply
   Your application will mainly be judged on your academic performance.

   • If you're a College of Science student, you must have:

     • A GPA of at least 3.0

     • Completed 60 credits during Stages 1 and 2 before going on exchange

   • Please note: This is a competitive process. UCD Global may consider other factors when reviewing applications.

3. Research Your Modules
   Before applying, you must:

   • Look at the modules (courses) offered at the partner institution

   • Compare them with Stage 3 modules at UCD

   • Identify equivalent Core or Option modules

   • Fill out the Module Approval Form (part of the online application)

   • Contact the relevant Head of Subject or Programme Director for academic advice and approval

4. Not Assigned a Subject Major Yet?

   • Apply using your top choice or strongest preference

   • If you later change your major, let us know so we can update your application

   • You’ll also need to submit a new Module Approval Form for your new major

5. Check the Dates
   Make sure the academic calendar (term dates) of the exchange matches the trimester(s) you plan to be away.

• If a student spends a single trimester (either the Autumn Trimester or the Spring Trimester) on exchange, then only the credits earned in UCD will contribute towards a Stage 3 GPA. The block of credit earned while on exchange will be GPA neutral.
• If a student successfully completes all of Stage 3 while on exchange, their degree GPA will be calculated on Stage 4 only.
• If a student has been on exchange for a full academic year and opts to exit with the 180 credit BSc General Science, their degree GPA will be calculated on the basis of Stages 1 and 2).
• More information on Degree GPA calculation can be found here.

Look for other shorter or virtual international opportunities working with diverse, international students and building key employability skills, such as the U21 Summer Schools, the NICE Project, volunteering opportunities, the (opens in a new window)UNA Europa Student Project Incubator , the (opens in a new window)U21 Global Citizens programme, (opens in a new window)Virtual Exchanges for Sustainability and the (opens in a new window)U21 Sustainable Micro-Internships. Register your interest now for future Internships!