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Publications and Forms

• Study Abroad Guide 2012-2013
• Study Abroad Guide 2011-2012
• NU Summer Program Application
• CASB Fall 2012 Fees
• Applicant Money Matters
• Non-NU Summer Application 2012
• NU Summer Application 2012
• Barcelona Summer Interview Schedule
• Munich Summer TUM App
• Prague Summer Handbook
• NU Summer Scholarship Application 2012
• Bonn Summer Handbook 2011
• Barcelona Summer 2011 Handbook
• Summer 2011 Pre-Departure Guide
• Non-NU Summer Worksheet
• NU Summer Pre-Departure Forms

Trinity College Dublin

» General Information

Location:

Dublin, Ireland (Population: 506,211)

Description:

Trinity College offers world-class academics on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Dublin. Even though it is in the middle of a bustling city, the campus remains peaceful and serene with its cobbled-stone squares, lush gardens and parks. At Trinity you can expect to take all of your courses within a single department (such as English or Art History) or within a specific interdisciplinary faculty (such as Business, Economics, and Social Science) that encompasses two or three subjects exclusively.

Terms:

Fall Quarter, Winter-Spring Quarters, Full Year

Sponsor:

The College of Global Studies (Arcadia University)

Website:

Arcadia University: Trinity College Dublin

Northwestern Requirements

Students must enroll in a full course load as determined by Trinity College Dublin. A full course load at Trinity for one semester must total 30 ECTS credits, which translates to 15 semester credits.

Fall semester students may participate in the optional Semester Start Up Program and earn 2.5 semester credits before the start of the regular semester. Those who choose this option are allowed to take a course underload of 12.5 semester credits during the fall semester.

Program Requirements

Students must have a 3.3 GPA; those studying History or English must have a 3.5 GPA.

Academic Specialties

Economics, History, English, Theology, Philosophy, Biology, and Drama.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment facilitated by Arcadia University.

Additional Information

• Students generally take Level 3 (3rd year) courses.
• Events and excursions designed to enhance student understanding of Irish culture will take place throughout the year. Past excursions have included weekends in Belfast, trips to the Rock of Cashel and trips to the Aran Islands.
• Co-Curricular Learning Certificate: By participating in a minimum of 20 hours in a variety of learning activities and writing a reflective essay about your  experiences, you can receive a non-credit bearing certificate to accompany your official transcript. For more information, visit the Arcadia website.

Housing

Shared rooms in apartment style flats shared with other American students.

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $16,900
• Room & Board:  $5,295
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,120
• Books:  $200
• Personal Expenses:  $1,340
• Visa:  $205
• Total Estimated Costs:  $27,415

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

• 15 students
• Trinity College: 15,000 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Arcadia program application, available on the Arcadia website.
2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.