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CEMS, EQUIS University College Dublin (UCD)
University College Dublin, Michael Tierney Building - UCD - Belfield, DUBLIN 4, Ireland
Description:
University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin dates its origin from the foundation in 1851 of the Catholic University of Ireland. The "Catholic University" was set up as an alternative to the non-denominational Queen's Colleges established by the Government in 1845, located in Belfast, Cork and Galway.
89% of students recommend
324 reviews
20 5-star reviews of University College Dublin
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Houseshare
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Houseshare
Why? A houseshare gives you the opportunity to get to know Irish people.
Personal comments:
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
In Ireland you can never travel too much. The countryside with its cliffs and coasts is a must see! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Irish people are very open-minded. For that reason it is not very difficult to get to know some native people. This will give you the opportunity to improve your English! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
the cost of living in Dublin is generally very high. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
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Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
- FINAL COMMENTS
- This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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