University of Dublin - Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland
Meals are available from three on-campus restaurants, as well as from several student cafes. Trinity offers its students a variety of support services, including counseling and individual tutoring. A week-long orientation period is also provided at the beginning of the academic year for incoming students. There are many campus-wide social events throughout the academic year, and the Global Room is a resource specifically for International Students which hosts events as well as providing support.
Photo Credit: John Brady
Program Information
Terms Available: year, semester
Type of Program: Direct Enroll
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: N/A
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 30 ECTS per semester
- Units recorded in: ECTS credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 6 ECTS credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: 0 - 100
- GPA Requirement: 3.1
- Credits: 24-30 ECTS per semester
- Other requirements: Juniors are eligible.
- Course Catalog
Application
Application Deadline: Fall/AY: April 15 | Spring: Oct 15
Trinity College Dublin Study Abroad Information
Trinity College Dublin Study Abroad Application Guide
Program Application
Program website
Housing:
Residence Dorm, Shared Apartment, Independent Housing
Students studying at Trinity may apply for university housing but should expect to make other arrangements due to limited space for exchange students. Apartment stays around Dublin can be organized with the help of Trinity's accommodating offices.
Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements:
Changes to Immigration financial requirements for 2023-2024
Students that hold a Non-EU passport are required to register with Immigration during their semester. At their Immigration appointment they are required to show proof of access to finances.
Non-Visa Requiring Students (USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore passport holders)
From 1st July 2023 all non-EU students will be required to show evidence to immigration that they have access to at least €4,200 if staying for longer than 6 months, or €700 per month if staying for less than 6 months. (These figures have increased from the previous requirements of €3,000 or €500 per month)
Visa Requiring Students
All visa required students who intend commencing their studies in Ireland after 01 July 2023, will be required to show evidence that they have access to at least €10,000 per year of their studies.
If the duration of the course is less than 6 months, they must have access to €700 per month of their stay or €4,200, whichever is the lesser.
This does not need to be shown at first time immigration registration, but does need to be shown at each subsequent renewal of permission.
Financial
Cost to attend:
Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.
Past Student Testimonials
Students sit outside the Arts Block, the main building at Trinity for Humanities.
"I absolutely loved the year I spent in Dublin. Classes at Trinity were more similar to Reed than I had initially thought, in that while there were large lectures each class I took also had a small discussion compontent. These were called tutorials, and happened weekly in groups of up to just 13 students. These classes functioned a lot like the Reed discussion-based classes I was used to, and I found them very helpful for my learning. My professors were all incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and I can especially reccomend the Irish Literature and Languages courses, offered through the Irish department for visiting students specifically. These allowed me to get an incredibly unique and close perspective on Irish writing, often from native Irish speaking professors. Dublin is a fantastic big city with a small feel, and was full of exciting opportunities, as well as connections by train to the rest of Ireland, and by plane to the rest of Europe for fast, cheap, reliable travel throughout my experience abroad."
- Adrian, abroad the entire 2022-2023 school year
"Studying abroad at Trinity College Dublin ended up being one of the most foundational experiences of my educational and social life. As an English major I had always known I wanted to go to an English speaking country to further explore literature and Trinity fulfilled these desires. Exploring the historical campus that I shared with a plethora of international students and tourists meant I was always seeing new faces. The area surrounding Trinity's campus is the utmost heart of Dublin and it provided me with so many stepping points from which to explore the city, the nation, and the continent of Europe. Ireland is a place that immediately feels like home. I don't know if I have ever been to a place where people were as friendly, helpful, and hilarious. Dublin's night life is buzzing with conversation and the food scene rivals any major city (I absolutely recommend Doom Slice). All in all I was lucky enough to meet people who would become very close friends of mine; join and learn how to play rugby; and experience the joys of a city humming with life."
- Lucy, abroad Fall 2024