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    Program facts

    University College Dublin
    Dublin, Ireland
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      20,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September, January

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    Program overview

    What the University College Dublin says about their program:
    "The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics and Finance is perfect for ambitious students with a real passion for these subject areas. On this route, you'll continue building on your existing subject knowledge, while improving your English skills in Ireland. The programme is also a great opportunity to adjust to life here in an international community."

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Be at least 17 years old at the start of the course
    • IGCSE/GCSE 5 passes at A-C, in relevant subjects with a C in Maths (excluding native language) assuming this is the only qualification being offered
    • Cambridge O Levels

      5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects, with a C in Maths (excluding native language).

    • New grades 9 - 4 in English and Maths.
    • Have good high school grades

    English proficiency

    • IELTS Academic: 5.0 (no band less than 4.5)

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Copy of passport

    Fees and funding

    UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students.

    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

    Fee information

    International Foundation Year

    • Business, Economics and Finance: €20,000 per program
    • Engineering and Sciences: €21,000 per program
    • Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities: €20,500 per program

    Visa requirements for UCD

    Many international students will require a visa to study in Ireland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    Ireland student visa requirements