Program Overview
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities. At UCD undergraduate education, master's and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
Today UCD is Ireland's largest and most diverse university with over 30,000 students, drawn from approximately 124 countries. It actively promotes university life as a journey of intellectual and personal discovery through its highly innovative and flexible UCD Horizons undergraduate curriculum and is the most popular destination for Irish school-leavers.
UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 8,000 graduate students, with almost a quarter being graduate research students. Over 50% of UCD undergraduates progress to graduate studies.
UCD is home to over 6,000 international students and delivers degrees to over 5,000 students on overseas campuses. In addition, the University places great emphasis on the internationalisation of the Irish student experience – preparing all UCD students for future employment and life that crosses borders, boundaries and cultures.
About Dublin
Dublin is diverse – a modern and vibrant city, it’s become home to the likes of Google, while a host of innovative restaurants and bars have also popped up. This cosmopolitan capital also boasts a rich history – you’ll find stunning examples of architecture dating right back to the ‘Dubh Linn’ (‘black pool’) settlement. Here, with a little help from Mairtin D’Alton of Architecture Tours Ireland, we take a journey through the ages, highlighting some of the city’s impressive hidden architecture.
Ireland has been producing whiskey since around 1400, so if you like whiskey – and you do like whiskey – what should the next step be for any self-respecting connoisseur?
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Academic
Click Here for course information for exchange students.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Business and Management)
SBM 4Y students can exchange-out either in Year-3 Fall or Spring or Year-4 Fall. Application periods are usually the year before exchange and are as follows:
- Year-3 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year fall
- Year-3 Spring Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year spring
- Year-4 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 3rd year fall
Exchange CGA Requirements: The minimum CGA criterion for exchange is 2.65 (Past Average CGA for 2014/15)
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SBM" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
