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Business, Social Science, Arts & Humanities

Learn more about studying Business, Social Science, Arts & Humanities as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,750EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    #118

Program overview

What the University College Dublin says about their program:

As a student on the Business, Social Science, Arts and Humanities pathway of the International Foundation Year, you will study all the core modules as well as additional modules depending on which subject route you choose.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

University College Dublin provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University College Dublin encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

International Foundation Year

  • Business, Social Science, Arts & Humanities

    €21,750 per program

  • Engineering and Sciences

    €25,900 per program

Funding

International Foundation Year Scholarship

- **Amount:** Up to €4,000. The ISC scholarships are awarded from €1,000 to €3,000, plus an additional €1,000 based on the academic excellence - **Requirements:** Based on the academic excellence for entry to the International Foundation Year
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What is the cost of living near University College Dublin?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€2,160
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,850
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€241
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€50
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€17
Monthly public transport pass€96
Monthly grocery basket€150
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€53

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University College Dublin

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University College Dublin.

Ireland student visa requirements