Guide for International Students 2011

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GUIDE FOR

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.tcd.ie/international



Welcome from the Provost

"Thank you for considering joining us as a student at Trinity College Dublin.

Trinity is recognised internationally as Ireland's premier university and as one of the top universities in the world.

Founded in 1592, it is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Today Trinity has a vibrant community of 16,837students representing 122 nationalities, and a wide range of social backgrounds, age-groups and cultures.

Trinity has many world renowned alumni; Nobel laureates like Samuel Beckett in literature and E.T.S. Walton

in physics; great writers like Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde in literature; industry leaders, and

two presidents of Ireland, Douglas Hyde and Mary Robinson.

Located in the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital city, the campus's state-of-the-art facilities include a modern

Sports Centre, the Science Gallery - which is the first of its kind in the world, and Trinity College Library, the

largest research library in Ireland. In addition to collections gathered over four centuries, Trinity has had 200

years of legal deposit, allowing the university to claim a copy of every book published in Ireland and the UK. It

is also home to an extensive collection of manuscripts, the most famous being the legendary Book of Kells.

The 'Trinity Experience' is a chance in a lifetime for personal development in the broadest sense. Trinity College

Dublin has many diverse and colourful societies and clubs which contribute much to the life and fabric of the

university and community. There are some 50 sports clubs and over 100 societies to participate in, with

something to suit all interests.

Committed to the highest excellence in all academic endeavour, Trinity College Dublin is a university with a

global reputation - we guarantee a distinctive all-round undergraduate experience that will change your life

forever. As a student you feel a great sense of history, of walking in the footsteps of famous graduates, many

of whom have and are helping shape the history of Ireland and the wider world. I hope you will consider joining

us to study here and look forward to welcoming you to Trinity for an exciting new journey that will open your

mind to new experiences, ways of thinking and friendships, many of which will last a lifetime."

Dr Patrick Prendergast - Provost

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Trinity at a glance

Trinity College Dublin is a 420 year-old university with a bustling and inviting 47-acre campus in the very centre

of Dublin City - the thriving capital of Ireland. Within its historic buildings, ancient traditions and endearing

folklore coexist with the award-winning methods of modern education.

With its priceless treasury of early printed books, a vast modern deposit library and advanced laboratories –

as well as museums, galleries and theatres – Trinity's scholarly excellence and research focus attracts students,

scientists and artists from all over the world.

Trinity College Dublin…

was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, and is Ireland's oldest and most prestigious university

is situated in an historic campus at the heart of Dublin, the capital city of Ireland

17,000 students from 122 countries, with 40% of its staff from outside of Ireland

boasts a library collection of 4.25 million books and electronic access to over 30,000 journals

is recognized as an international centre for researchis a world leader in Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Immunology, Mathematics, Psychology,

Philosophy, Politics, English and other disciplines

has an outstanding sports complex and a dynamic community of clubs and societies

Our students are not just academically competitive, but creative, innovative and fiercely independent:

passionately pursuing music, art and sport, as well as advocacy, entrepreneurship and charity work. Our staff

are leaders in their fields, drawn from the great universities of the world, whose teaching is driven by raw

breakthroughs in research. The students whom they mentor work in state-of-the-art facilities with a direct

line to leading-edge industry.



Studying in Ireland

Ireland has been renowned as a place of learning and creativity for hundreds of years. Today, our education system

is one of the best in the world, and our higher education institutions are internationally recognised as centres of

excellence. Our English-speaking, well-educated and young population has drawn global companies like Google,

Facebook, Intel and Hewlett Packard, who now collaborate in our research and employ our innovative, high-

quality graduates. Our universities are the driving force behind our technologically-oriented economy, in which new

science and traditional scholarship thrive hand-in-hand.

Some quick facts about Ireland:

I population of 4.5 million with 40% under 25 years of age

I described as the friendliest country in the world by Lonely Planet 2010

I rated as the favourite holiday destination in the world by Frommers Guide 2011

I rated as one of the safest countries in the world in the Global Peace Index

I rated as one of the top ten places in the world to do business by the World Bank

I well connected to the world, at six hours from New York, one hour from Paris and London

www.educationireland.ie

Living in Dublin

Dublin’s rich tapestry of world-class literature, theatre, art, music and of course, its people has ensured its popularity

as a destination for thousands of students each year. Its fast-growing cosmopolitan population of about 1.5 million

fuels a vibrant social life. Everything Dublin has to offer is within walking distance of Trinity's landmark Front Gate.

Dublin has always been noted as an international centre of music – even the famous composer Handel premiered

his masterpiece 'The Messiah' here in 1842.

These days, the old again merges with the new to give a choice of European chic versus traditional Dublin warmthand hospitality. With a choice of sprawling parks, cozy cafes and quirky restaurants during the day or medieval

pubs, fashionable clubs, gigs and galleries at night – a Trinity student is plugged-in to the pulse of a multi-layered

social and cultural environment.

Dublin City…

I is a medieval city with famous Georgian architecture and grand wooded parks

I is the youngest populated city in Europe, with a diverse population of 1.5 million

I is great for high street shopping, outdoor markets, restaurants and cinemas

I features hundreds of theatres and music venues from small and intimate to very large

I is an official UNESCO City of Literature

I hosts festivals for music, theatre, writing, film and food throughout the year

I enjoys the hugely successful “Dublin Bikes” bicycle hire scheme across the city and suburbs

I is connected by bus and rail to the beautiful Irish coasts and unspoilt countryside

www.visitdublin.com

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Student Life at Trinity

Trinity's extra-curricular life is in a league of its own - boasting 200 societies, sports clubs and

publications – including some of the oldest in the world. Their grand traditions, creative

endeavours and intimate sense of community are integral to our student experience. A packed

schedule of iconic occasions culminates in the Trinity Ball – one of the largest private parties

in the world. An outdoor formal ball featuring the finest new musical talent from the UK and

Ireland, and attended annually by 8,000 students, staff and alumni – it really has to be seen

to be believed.

The historic campus is dotted with the chambers, common rooms and facilities of Trinity's 110

societies; such as the Trinity FM radio station, Players Theatre and the imposing Graduate

Memorial Building, home to the Phil and the Hist – the oldest debating societies in the world.

There is a society for every conceivable interest, running hundreds of events every week, from

book clubs to film festivals, and everything in between. For a full list of Trinity’s societies, see:

www.trinitysocieties.ie

Trinity has a further 60 sports clubs, open to all students, with teams competing in intervarsity

competitions and offering training and instruction at all levels. Using the exceptional on-

campus Sports Centre, of which all students are automatically members, as well as the campus

playing fields and courts, there are countless options in fitness and sporting challenges.

www.ducac.tcdlife.ie

www.tcd.ie/sport

The University has dozens of student newspapers, magazines, periodicals and journals, some

of which have been publishing for over a century. Any student with an interest in writing or

graphic design can gain excellent experience and make regular contributions to these prize-

winning publications.

www.trinitynews.ie

www.universitytimes.ie

"Being able to take weekend trips to the Wicklow Mountains or the Cliffs of Moher is one of the

great things about going to university in Ireland. Attending Trinity College Dublin, and going to

classes in and around centuries old buildings, has added a new dimension to Irish history and its

connections to the history of the United States."

Marielle Rocca from California

Studying Business and Economics

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Studying at Trinity

Undergraduate Study

Undergraduate students at Trinity choose from over 400 full-time four year courses, covering

a wide range of disciplines, with the majority of departments offering a four-year degree

programme. These include flexible subject combinations in Arts and Humanities, Science and

Health Science, allowing students to study the areas that interest them most. A full list of

courses is available at:

www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate

Two Subject Moderatorships (TSMs) are double honours degree programmes. You can check

if your favourite subjects can be taken together as a TSM here:

www.tcd.ie/TSM

Broad Curriculum

Trinity College Dublin aims to provide the broadest possible education and encourages its

students to develop skills in critical thinking by taking a course outside their main discipline.

To this end we offer Broad Curriculum courses in the following subjects: literature, film studies,

art and society, philosophy, psychology, politics, development economics, globalisation, the

Irish landscape, environmental change, environmental law, business studies and history.

www.tcd.ie/broad_curriculum

Postgraduate Taught and Research Programmes

Trinity College Dublin offers a wide range of highly regarded taught postgraduate programmes

at Postgraduate Diploma and Masters level, as well as programmes for Masters and Ph.Ds by

research. Our world-class interdisciplinary research centres and institutes attract leading

researchers and provide a stimulating learning environment. For more information on

postgraduate opportunities in taught courses and research, see:

www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies/prospectivestudents

“I feel safer here than in other countries. There is a

comfortable atmosphere during the day and at night. I also

get lots of support as I am a Law student but I started the

animation society here in Trinity. I love the fact that Trinity has

given me the option and help to do that.”

Jadesola Tolowalase Falode from Nigeria

Studying Law

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Studying at Trinity

Research Excellence

Trinity College Dublin is a research-led university, where teaching is delivered by leading

researchers and enriched by their discoveries and advances. Trinity College Dublin is committed

to changing the world, with a strategy for global impact in the following dynamic research

areas:

I International Integration

I Culture and Creative Arts

I Materials and Intelligent Systems

I Biosciences and Translational Research

I Transport, Energy and Environment

www.tcd.ie/research

Personal Tutor

Trinity College Dublin boasts a unique system of student care in our Tutorial Service. Every

student is assigned a “tutor” – a professor who provides personal and academic advice and

support throughout their years in the University. Tutors assist students with any difficulties,

listen to their concerns and help them to get the most out of their time in Trinity College

Dublin.

Support Services

There are many different forms of support provided in Trinity College Dublin, designed to help

the student in all areas of their lives and development.

I Orientation Programme – a week-long induction organised by the International Office,

as well as information prior to your arrival

I Careers Advisory Service – www.tcd.ie/careers

I Health Service – www.tcd.ie/college_health

I Student Counselling – www.tcd.ie/student_counselling

I College Chaplaincy – www.tcd.ie/chaplaincy

I Disability Service – www.tcd.ie/disability

I The Students Unions – www.tcdsu.org (undergrads) and www.gsu.tcd.ie (postgrads)

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Living in Ireland

Visas

Non-EU citizens who plan to study at Trinity College Dublin may require a visa to enter Ireland.

This varies depending on your citizenship so it is important that you contact the nearest Irish

Diplomatic Mission in your home country to establish whether or not you require an entry

visa, or you may check at the Department of Foreign Affairs, at:

www.inis.gov.ie

Accommodation

University accommodation is available on and off campus. First year students and postgraduates

may apply for rooms in Trinity Hall, which is in Dartry, a quiet, safe suburb about 4 kilometres from

the city centre, and easily accessible from the University by bus and tram. Rooms consist of self

catering apartments of single and twin rooms with shared kitchens. Similar rooms are availableon the main campus for certain students, and details can be found at:

Information on off-campus accommodation is available at:

accommodation.tcdsu.org

Cost of living

The following average figures represent approximate living costs for one academic year and

depend on a student's living standards. They exclude items such as holidays, travel to and

from Ireland, laundry, clothing and toiletries.

Type Cost

Rent, electricity, heating€

4,900Food €3,209

Books €1,000

Miscellaneous €1,300

Total €10,400

Health insurance

All non EU students should arrange for medical insurance cover for the duration of their studies

in Ireland. The following companies provide suitable cover:

Voluntary Health Insurance www.vhi.ie

Quinn Healthcare www.Quinn-healthcare.com

Hibernian Aviva Health www.hibernianavivahealth.ie

O'Driscoll O'Neil www.odon.ie/index.php/tcd

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International Office

The International Office is the first port of call for all international students: while they are

considering applying to Trinity College Dublin; during their application; when they arrive; and

throughout their time as a student. Located in an accessible office in the historic centre of the

campus, our friendly staff aim to make your life in Trinity College Dublin as happy and

rewarding as possible.

As a prospective student, you may arrange a visit to the University, or inquire about courses,

fees and entry requirements or anything else.


email: [email protected]

e-brochure: www.i-studentadvisor.com/trinity

International Foundation Year

Students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate programme

at Trinity College Dublin may apply for the International Foundation Year. The modular

coursework ensures you achieve the required standard for admission, and allows you to

progress into your chosen degree. Foundation years are offered in:

I Business, Economics and Social Sciences

I Science and Engineering

www.studygroup.com/isc/trinity

Our Global Partnerships

Trinity College Dublin has established strategic partnerships with some of the world’s best

institutions, allowing our students to spend a semester or a year of their degree overseas in

another great university. Through the Erasmus Programme, Trinity students may study for one

year in one of many distinguished European universities. Similar student exchange relationships

allow our students to attend renowned universities in Europe, the US and Canda, Australia and

the Far East, and many other places.


"The people in Ireland are so sociable and

it's very easy to make friends in Trinity.

There are lots of societies for international

students which is a great way to meet

people."

Mithileash Mohan from India

Studying Computer Science

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Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes

Entry to Trinity College Dublin’s undergraduate programmes is highly competitive. International

applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving

Certificate. General matriculation requirements include pass grades in English, Mathematics

and a language other than English. Additional requirements may apply for some courses, and

further information can be found at:

www.tcd.ie/international/apply/non-eu-undergraduate

Students who do not initially meet these requirements may apply to the International

Foundation Year.

Postgraduate Taught Programmes and ResearchEntry to postgraduate taught programmes normally requires a high second class honours

degree in a relevant subject, though some courses require a higher standard. Students

interested in research programmes should first explore the research interests of the relevant

school or department and make contact with a potential supervisor. All applications for

postgraduate programmes are made through the Graduate Studies Office.

www.tcd.ie/graduate_studies

English Language Proficiency

All students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes must provide supporting

documents demonstrating their competence in English.

1. TOEFL Paper based: 570 with a minimum TWE score of 4.52. Computer based: 233 with a score of 4.5 in the essay

3. Internet based: 90 with a minimum written score of 21

4. IELTS Academic Version with an overall score of 6.5 with no individual band below 6

5. Cambridge Advanced: Grade A

6. Cambridge Proficiency: Grade C

7. PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63 with no section below 59

Some programmes may require a higher score. Scores must not be older than two years prior

to admission.

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Contact Details

The International Office

East Theatre

Trinity College DublinIreland

Telephone: +353 1 896 3150

Fax: +353 1 677 1698

Email address: [email protected]

Website: www.tcd.ie/international

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