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Study abroad: undergraduate exchanges to the Republic of Ireland
Although it's the closest exchange experience to the UK, living and studying in the Republic of Ireland still offers a unique view of the world, informed by strong Celtic traditions.
Subjects you can study in the Republic of Ireland
About the Republic of Ireland
Key facts
- Population: 4.98 million
- Currency: Euro
- Cost of living: around 25% higher than the UK
- Main language: Irish, English
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Find out what it's like to study in the Republic of Ireland.Host universities for your exchange
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University College Dublin
Key facts
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- Campus type: City / Rural
- Population: Dublin
- Climate: Averages range from 2°C (January) to 20°C (July)
- Website in English
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities.
It is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide.
UCD is Ireland’s largest university - and its most globally engaged, with over 30,000 students drawn from 136 countries.
The main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares and offers world-leading facilities.
Exchange courses and subjects available
- Sociology
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National College of Art and Design, Dublin
Key facts
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- Campus type: City
- Population: Dublin 1.39 million
- Climate: Averages range from 2°C (January) to 20°C (July)
- Website in English
The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland, offering the widest range of art and design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
It has long been the central and most important art and design educational institution in Ireland.
The College’s campus is situated in Thomas Street, in the historic Liberties area of Dublin. In 1998 the College opened its new wing, the School of Design for Industry, and now houses all of its activities on the Thomas Street campus or nearby.
The College has 1,000 full-time students and a further six hundred students who are taking evening courses. it has four schools:
- Design
- Education
- Fine art
- Visual culture
Exchange courses and subjects available
- Textiles in practice
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Contact us
If you are interested in studying abroad or have questions, you can contact our team on:
- exchanges@mmu.ac.uk
- 0161 247 1253
Get in touch, and take the first step on your international journey.