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Overview : Bilateral Program
Ireland
- University College Dublin
This is a reciprocal exchange relationship between SJSU and the Faculty
of Human Sciences at UCD. This includes Economics, Education, Library
& Information Studies, Politics, Psychology, Social Policy &
Social Work, Sociology.
- Earn SJSU resident credits for all completed courses
- Pay your normal SJSU tuition and fees
- Use your financial aid and apply for scholarships
- Immerse yourself in Irish culture
- Study for one semester or an academic year
- Gain an advantage when applying for jobs and graduate school
CITY FACTS 
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is the capital, principle port, and trading center of the Republic
of Ireland. With it's broad avenues and stately squares, Dublin is the
home to the National Museum, National Gallery, Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, named after the patron saint of
Ireland. Dublin's history is both tragic and inspirational. Captured
by the Danes in the 9th century, the Irish wrestled for control over
Dublin three times over the next century before they were expelled by
the Anglo-Normans in 1171, led by King Henry II of England.
England's rule over Dublin remained unchallenged until 1543, when Irish
patriots rebelled against them for the first time. Centuries of rebellion
and revolts followed, finally ending in 1922 with the establishment
of the Irish Free State.
CAMPUS FACTS
University
College Dublin
Founded in 1851 as the Catholic University of Ireland, University College
Dublin was
incorporated as a constituent college of the National University of
Ireland in 1908. Its main campus is now located in Belfield, about 8
miles south of the city center. Having moved to this location in the
1960's, UCD is a modern, constantly growing campus, which is currently
engaged in an extensive phase of physical development. With ten faculties
and over eighty departments, UCD is now the largest university in Ireland.
It has 22,000 students, of which 2,000 are international. University
College Dublin is commonly considered one of the top
universities in Europe.
Eligibility Requirements
Students must:
- be enrolled as an SJSU student for one semester prior to departure,
or be a California
community college student eligible to enter SJSU by the semester
of departure
- have upper division standing by the semester of departure
- have completed lower division requirements
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Academic Program
The academic calendar consists of two 15-week semesters: 12 week of
instruction, 1 week of revision, and 2 weeks for examinations. SJSU
students must take 40-60 UCD credits (equal to 12-18 SJSU units). In
addition to choosing the right credit load, students are required to
take modules (courses) at the right level. Students will be expected
to choose the appropriate level for their degree and provide academic
evidence for any modules that require pre-requisites. Units and grading
will be translated to SJSU equivalencies upon return from the program.
At UCD there is a strong reliance on personal learning and initiative.
Classes are student-centered and participants are encouraged to voice
opinions in group work and seminars. Assessments are specific to subject
areas but can include essays, examinations, and course work. For some
courses, 70-100% of the assessment may be based on the final examination.
The courses in the Faculty of Human Sciences are available to SJSU
students, which includes:
Economics
Education
Philosophy |
Library & Information
Politics
Psychology |
Social Policy & Social
Work
Sociology
Sports Management |
Link to the course registration information:
Course Information - College of Arts & Celtic Studies, College of Human Sciences
Link to University College Dublin - College of Human Sciences:
http://www.ucd.ie/humansciences/index.html
Internships
Students may participate in internships while studying at UCD. The
exchange program does not have formalized internship programs, but the
university can provide support with internship placements or students
can arrange their own internship.
Accommodations
Students are strongly encouraged to live on campus as it provides
a better opportunity to meet Irish students and experience campus life.
A number of spaces within the residence halls are reserved for study
abroad students, both one semester and full academic year students.
There are three resident halls of 4-5 bedroom, self-catered apartments.
Application Deadlines
Online application 
Instructions for Filling in Online Form
Semester
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From-to
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Deadline
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| Fall Semester |
September - December |
March 1st |
| Spring Semester |
January - June |
October 1st |
Financing Your Semester
Estimated Costs
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SJSU Tuition & Fees
Round Trip Transportation
Room and Meals
Insurance
Personal Expenses
TOTAL:
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$1,646.00
$ 700.00
$3,200.00
$ 150.00
$2,300.00
$7,996.00
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These are estimated costs
for the whole semester. Personal expenses may vary among different
students and those who will be doing a lot of traveling during the
school break and after the program should estimate higher. |
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