TCU-In Dublin

TCU-In Dublin students enroll directly in classes at the University College Dublin. The courses (modules) are taught by UCD faculty, and TCU students take classes alongside Irish and international students.

Students enroll in 30 ECTS credits, made up of any combination of 5 and 10 ECTS credit classes. 5 ECTS credits typically translate to 2.5 or 3 TCU credits and 10 ECTS credits translates to 5 TCU credits. Course selections must range between 12 and 18 TCU credit hours.

• UCD Module Catalogue

You must abide by the academic policies and regulations of the host university, including but not limited to policies on:

• Attendance / Absence policies
• Add / Drop process
• Grade Appeals
• Final Exam schedule

TCU cannot override host university policies and regulations.

As part of the application, students must have their courses pre-approved through the TCU Credit Approval process. This process is changing for 2025 and instructions will be updated soon.

While you are abroad, you are enrolled in 12 hours of coursework (identified as SABD) as a placeholder. Your classes will not be posted to your TCU recorded until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends, when the transcript from UCD is sent. Once the Registrar receives your transcript, they will record the courses using the department codes on your Credit Approvals (i.e., MARK, HIST) and a generic course code. Your dean’s office will apply these to your major / minor / electives / core as approved.

All coursework, regardless of program type, counts for grades and will be included in your TCU GPA.

For more information about how credits work, see our Study Abroad Basics page.

Group advising is available to explain course options and the credit approval process

TCU students are required to live in residence halls on the UCD campus with Irish and other international students.

There is also a possibility of off-campus housing if numbers require it.  Rooms are primarily single occupancy bedrooms with shared kitchen facilities, internet connections, and en-suite (private) or shared bathrooms. Residence halls typically have laundry facilities, on-site maintenance, and 24/7 security.

Any damages to housing will be posted to your TCU account after you return.

Semester Costs for 2025-26

1. Dublin Program Fee: Fall 2025 – $8,000
   Pay $500 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm your spot in the program after admission
   Program Fee is billed to your TCU Student Account before the semester begins ($500 deposit applied as a credit)
   This includes:
   — Residence hall housing
   — UCD Student Fees
   — TCU Sash
2. TCU Tuition: $30,825
3. Estimated Additional Expenses: For other outside expenses not included in the program fee. Dublin can be an expensive city and individual budgets are highly variable. This may include:
   — Airfare: $1,000 – $2,000
   — Irish Residence Permit – $315
   — Books: $200
   — Class Excursions: $200
   — Local Transportation: $300
   — Meals/Groceries: $2,500 – $4,000
   — Personal Expenses: $2,000
   — Travel Expenses: Highly variable

Visit the Scholarships & Aid page to learn about study abroad scholarships, through TCU and other organizations. In particular, TCU-In Dublin applicants should look at the:

• TCU International Studies Award

Withdrawal Penalties:
Financial penalties are assessed on a sliding scale, based on withdrawal date.

• To withdraw from a program, you must notify TCU Global (studyabroad@tcu.edu) in writing. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded and cannot be used towards penalty amounts.
• In the case that TCU must cancel the program, the program fee (including deposit) and tuition will be fully refunded. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded.
• Financial penalties will be billed to your student account.
• TCU Tuition refunds are subject to TCU policies :(See TCU Undergraduate Catalog: http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/, Bachelor’s Degree, Definitions and Regulations.)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• At least two semesters in residence at TCU by the start of the program
• Good academic and disciplinary standing at TCU
• A valid passport (that will not expire until at least 6 months after your return)

• Fall Programs
  • Priority Deadline: March 22
  • Regular Deadline: March 29, if space available
• Spring Programs
  • Priority Deadline: September 12
  • Regular Deadline: September 30, if space available

If applications exceed enrollment maximums, a lottery system will determine admission.

1. Complete the Global TCU Study Abroad Forms. (already started an application? Login here to finish it).
   • This step includes completing a course approval process for your courses abroad.

After completion of TCU application and admission to program, participants will be asked to apply directly to UCD.

TCU encourages all students, including students with disabilities, to actively participate in the Study Abroad programs offered by the University. In partnership with TCU Global, TCU Student Access & Accommodation helps to ensure the best possible study abroad experience for students with registered disabilities by providing reasonable and necessary accommodations during their time abroad.

Study Abroad programs include field components that require the ability to perform tasks beyond what is required in a typical classroom. Among other things, many programs require extensive walking and/or the ability to stand for extended periods of time; the ability to independently use public transportation; and/or sleeping in shared quarters. Program activities may take place in extreme temperatures (including excessive heat or cold). Housing facilities may lack central heat and air-conditioning, elevators, and other conveniences. In all cases, students should expect to transport and manage their own luggage through airports and public transportation centers. Prior to applying to specific Study Abroad programs, students should review the physical requirements for each program to ascertain whether they will be able to participate in all activities of the program. Students needing accommodations should follow the process outlined by Student Access & Accommodation.

Students requiring an accommodation to meet these or other program essential eligibility requirements must request any accommodation through TCU Student Access and Accommodation well in advance (suggest a minimum of 3 months) of the program departure following university procedures. TCU Student Access and Accommodation, located in The Harrison, Suite 1200, strongly recommends that students notify both Student Access and Accommodation as well as TCU Global early on to initiate the process of securing reasonable accommodations. If TCU determines that you do not, with reasonable accommodations approved through TCU Student Access and Accommodation, meet the essential eligibility requirements of the program, then you may not participate in the program. Each student’s request for accommodation will be looked at on an individualized, case by case basis, taking into consideration student documentation and the essential eligibility requirements of the program.

Managing your health and safety is an important component in having a positive experience abroad. TCU provides you with a number of resources to assist you:

1. Prior to departure, you will need to attend the mandatory orientation which covers specific health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
2. Upon arrival, you will have an orientation to reiterate health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
3. TCU provides you membership to On Call International, a premier Global Assistance program. You can call On Call for any kind of travel, health, safety, or emergency issues, including:

• help replacing a lost passpor help translating and interpreting
• help with lost luggage, along with reimbursement for items needed while luggage is lost
• assistance finding general and specialty health care
• assistance with emergency refills of prescription
• health insurance for your time abroad.

For more information, please see Health & Safety

Visas/Residence Permit

US citizens are not required to apply for a student visa to study abroad in Dublin. They are required to apply for an Irish Residence Permit after arrival in Dublin. The permit costs approximately 300 euros.

You MUST have a round-trip ticket prior to departure for your program abroad.

Before Departure

You must attend the mandatory TCU-In Dublin orientation. You should also review the TCU-In Dublin handbook and Know Before You Go page.

Arrival and On-Site Information

During your first days in Dublin, you’ll participate in UCD’s orientation before classes begin.

Because you are not enrolled in TCU classes, the TCU system will show 12 hours of coursework as a placeholder while you are abroad. Your classes will not transfer back to TCU until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends. At that time, the correct credit hours will be posted to your TCU record.