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Program terms: Fall, Full Academic Year, Spring
Restrictions: ×ÔοÊÓƵ applicants only
Type of Program: Direct University Enrollment
Costs: Budget Sheets
Academic Calendar: Similar to VU
Key Dates:

Term	Application Deadline	Program Dates
Fall 2025	02/17/2025	To be determined
Full Academic Year 2025	02/17/2025	To be determined

This program provides undergraduate students a unique opportunity to study and live alongside Irish and international students at Trinity College Dublin. Trinity is Ireland's top university founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is located in the heart of Dublin’s cultural and retail district (and also home to Ireland’s most famous book, the Book of Kells). Trinity boasts talented and inquiring minds from all over the world, academic excellence, a transformative student experience, liberal education, and world-class research conducted at the frontiers of many disciplines. Famous alumni include: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker, and Mary Robinson.

Dublin is Ireland’s young, vibrant, and cosmopolitan capital city with a rich heritage and history. It is a UNESCO City of Literature, the site of EU headquarters of many multinational companies, regularly voted as a safe and fun study abroad destination. Located between the mountains and the sea, there is always something new to explore. Ireland and the rest of Europe is easily accessible. 

^Academics

• Students need at least a 3.1 GPA, some departments require higher 
• Classes are taught in English; there are Irish language classes offered
• Study any undergraduate subject offered at Trinity - mix and match classes
• Apply to 2-5 areas of study - these areas are binding 
  • Find a full list of departments in the 
• Students enroll in classes (modules) in the areas of study they get accepted into
  • View the most up-to-date list of modules on the  
    • In-person enrollment onsite for fall students 
    • Online enrollment in December for spring students 
• Trinity uses the ECTS credit system; a standard load at Trinity is 30 ECTS
  • Modules are either 5 or 10 ECTS credits
• VU students will be taking classes alongside full-degree Trinity students 

*VU students cannot take graduate-level coursework

^{Application Process}

1. Students will apply with ×ÔοÊÓƵ Study Abroad first by the ×ÔοÊÓƵ deadline 
2. When the Trinity application cycle opens, students will (this happens later) by the CASA deadline 
3. Choose areas of study during the application process 
4. Review the  page for application tips

^Housing

• Single-room accomodations 
• Off or on campus housing options 
• Students pay Trinity directly for housing
• Example of

^{Visa Requirements}

• US citizens, among other nationalities, do not require a visa and do not need to complete the immigration processes before arrival. 
• before arrival. 
• Once onsite, every student will register with immigration to receive their Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
  • CASA works with students to book these appointments. 

^{Other Opportunities} 

• Non-credit  
• Academic excursions, student activities, and field trips are planned throughout the semester 

^{What is CASA?}

CASA is a consortium of leading comprehensive research universities including ×ÔοÊÓƵ University, Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Pennsylvania. CASA focuses on offering rigorous, high-quality study abroad opportunities in select locations around the world.

For more information,

Fact Sheet

Housing: Dormitory
Minimum GPA: 3.1
Language of Instruction: English
Language prerequisite: No
Additional prerequisites: N/A
Costs: Budget Sheets
Student contacts: Peer alumni

Photo: View of the Campanile and Parliament Square, courtesy of the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad