Arts + Sciences (Trinity College Dublin)
Unique Experiences
Study at Trinity College Dublin
the country’s oldest university, hosting more than 15,000 students
Experience life in Dublin
by the banks of the River Liffey
Explore iconic sites
like Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Henrietta Street, and the Guinness Brewery
Your Destination
Dublin is Ireland’s dynamic capital, celebrated for its literary legacy, vibrant arts scene, and growing reputation in science, technology, and innovation. The city blends historic charm with modern energy, offering world-class universities, centuries-old landmarks, and a booming tech industry. Whether you are studying the humanities or STEM fields, Dublin provides top-tier academics and a creative, collaborative atmosphere. With its lively pub culture, diverse food scene, scenic coastal walks, and welcoming community, Dublin is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and CIEE courses that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Dublin will open doors for you to explore Ireland's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Get to know Dublin with cultural activities such as guided walking tours, visits to museums, cathedrals, galleries, and historic sites
- Experience a day trip to the Wicklow mountains of Glendalough, the medieval town of Kilkenny, or other parts of the island, such as Belfast
- Visit world-class heritage sites on Trinity’s campus such as The Old Trinity Library and The Book of Kells
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
CIEE Dublin offers housing in apartments located in student residence communities. All housing options are located in lively districts with multiple dining options, convenient public transport, and are within 30 minutes of walking access to central Dublin.
Standard Housing: Includes a private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a dedicated study space, and ample storage in an apartment suite shared with up to seven other students. All students share common spaces, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. Apartments are located under 45 minutes from CIEE Dublin by public transport.
Select Housing: Includes a private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a dedicated study space, and ample storage in an apartment suite shared with up to seven other students. All students share common spaces, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. Apartments are located under 20 minutes from CIEE Dublin by public transport. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
MEALS
Students are responsible for their own meals. Dine at home or take advantage of being in the heart of the city with a wide variety of markets, stores, and restaurants to experience.
Academics
CIEE Dublin: Study in the heart of Dublin’s lively south central district, five minutes from the River Liffey and Merrion Square. CIEE Dublin features three classrooms and a student lounge and is conveniently near a mix of independent cafés, bakeries, and stores.
Trinity College is recognized for its academic excellence and as a top international center for research and a world leader in nanotechnology, information technology, immunology, mathematics, engineering, psychology, and more. Trinity’s world-famous campus sits in the heart of Ireland’s beautiful capital city, right at the meeting place of the retail and cultural districts, perfect for exploring Dublin’s many charms. Trinity hosts more than 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all major disciplines.
Course Information
Course Notes
Final registration occurs on-site.
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
CIEE students can select from a list of over 900 courses (called ‘modules’ in Ireland) across 39 disciplines within all three Trinity College Dublin Faculties. The breadth of offerings is extensive. Note that students are accepted to between one and six schools at Trinity college and that it is from these schools that the majority of course choices must come. Some upper-level courses may have prerequisites and certain courses may have a limited number of spots available. For more information on courses, please click here. Certain university courses require prior knowledge of the subject matter. Students learn of the semester’s final courses in time for course registration, which occurs after arrival. The following are just a few examples of Trinity College Dublin courses offered in previous semesters.
SAMPLE COURSE LIST
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Introduction to Evolution, Biodiversity and the Environment
- Molecular Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Artificial Intelligence I
- Stochastic Modules in Space and Time II
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers
- Microelectronic Circuits
- Thermodynamics
- GIS and Mapping Techniques
- Partial Differential Equations
- Atomic & Nuclear Physics
- Perspectives on Deafness
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Practical Documentary Filmmaking
- Gender and Sexuality in the Roman World
- Religion, Conflict and Peace in International Relations
- The Economics of Less Developed Countries
- Northern Irish Literature and the Troubles
- Making and Meaning in Irish Art II
- Advanced Psychology of Language
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 15 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $27,950 |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | |
| Program Spring 2026 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $20,956 ** |
| Housing | $6,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $27,950 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $800 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,520 † |
| International Airfare | $1,100 †† |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $250 |
| Personal expenses | $240 ††† |
| Other | $390 †††† |
| Total Costs | $3,900 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
††††Includes EUR300 for Residence Permit
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Enda O’Connell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of CIEE Dublin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in...
Marcus Gatto
Academic Director
Originally from Denver, Marcus has lived in Ireland for a decade. Before joining CIEE, he oversaw an undergraduate law program at a private college in Dublin and taught various law subjects.
Taylor Hebert
Operations Manager
Taylor Hebert is originally from Washington state but has called Dublin home since 2017. She has a BA from Loyola University New Orleans and an MA from Humboldt University of...
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