Dear Student, It’s a great pleasure to welcome you to University College Dublin, Dublin and Ireland. As an international university, UCD offers many learning opportunities both inside and outside the lecture theatre. It is our sincere hope that you will take full advantage of these and become involved in the dynamic life of our university. The staff of the UCD International Office are here to provide you with the necessary support that you may require and will help to minimise any disruptions you may experience. If you need help, you should not hesitate to ask for our assistance. Take time to experience life in Ireland. There are good rail connections to Galway, Belfast, Cork and other cities that will help you discover all that this island has to offer. Dublin is a cosmopolitan European city with a multitude of activities on offer. You should be sure to make the most of it. Finally, we hope that this practical handbook will help you to get to know more about life in UCD. Please read it and keep it for future reference during your studies. Our aim is to provide you with practical information about life as a new international student at UCD and as a new member of the wider Dublin community.
Contact Details: International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8500 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: international@ucd.ie Website: www.ucd.ie/international
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UCD International Office Staff We, the staff of UCD’s International Office, wish you well as you begin your studies in UCD and we look forward to saying hello and getting to know you. Senior Management Dr. Erik Lithander Director of International Affairs
Alex Metcalfe Head of International Office Regional Manager South East Asia
International Relations Caroline Vasicek International Programme Manager
Student Support Carl Lusby International Student Adviser
Shauna Hughes International Student Activities Coordinator
UCD Centre for Study Abroad
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Enda Carroll Study Abroad Manager Regional Manager North America
Sarah Holt North America Liaison Officer
Joanne Reilly Study Abroad Assistant
Ms Madeline Molyneaux Business Study Abroad Programme Manager
Erasmus/Non-EU Exchange Catherine Convery European Programmes Officer
Ruth Redahan International Study Co-ordinator Non-EU Exchanges
Deirdre Healy
International Exchange Assistant
Recruitment/Marketing Gary Osborne International Marketing Manager Regional Manager India
Yi Bao International Recruitment Manager Regional Manager China
Susan McAlinden International Partnership Co-ordinator Regional Manager Middle East
Michael Garvey Pre-Masters Coordinator
Lorraine Woods International Communications Assistant
Kate O’Hanlon International Recruitment Assistant
Office Administration Una Condron Senior Administrator
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Contents 1. Introduction
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2. Categories of International Student
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3. Admission Procedures
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4. Immigration Regulations
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5. Registering at UCD
6. Orientation & International Student Welcome
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7. Studying in UCD
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8. Accommodation
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9. Student Health
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10. Student Support
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11. General Services & Facilities
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12. Events for International Students
13. Clubs and Societies
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14. Transportation
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15. Living & Working in Dublin
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Appendices
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Index
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This booklet is produced for information only. Every effort is made to ensure that it is accurate at time of going to print. However, the University is not bound by any error or omission therein. March 2011. Photo Credits: p. i, 4, 13, 14, 24, 29,37, 38, 44, 45 © Dan Hayden Advantage Point Photography p.8 © Barry Hennessey, p.11 © John Kenny, p. 53, © Andrew Flanagan, p. 57 (Dublin Bus) © Sławek, p. 66 © Helena Ribera. UCD Photos Courtesy of UCD Communications, UCD International Office, UCD Career Development Centre and UCD Media Services
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16. Language
1 Introduction
UCD
Ireland is an island on the western edge of Europe, 480 km long, 240 km wide, and is a member country of the European Union. Politically the island is divided. The Republic of Ireland covers 26 of the 32 counties, and its capital city is Dublin. The remaining counties comprise Northern Ireland (capital Belfast), which is part of the United Kingdom. Ireland is a wonderful place in which to study.
University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest and most richly diversified university. The University provides a broad range of Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in subjects grouped into seven colleges (College of Agriculture, College of Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Arts and Celtic Studies, College of Business and Law, College of Engineering and Architecture, College of Health Sciences and College of Human Sciences and Science.
Dublin City Ireland’s capital is Dublin, a cosmopolitan, Georgian city of approximately one million people. As a capital city, Dublin offers a great variety of amenities, including theatres, cinemas and parks. However, given its relatively small size, the city can be easily navigated. There are train links to Belfast in Northern Ireland, Galway in the west of Ireland and Cork in the south.
UCD traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated “The Idea of a University”. Since then, the university has played a central role in Ireland’s advancement as a dynamic and highly successful European state and has established a long and distinguished tradition of service to scholarship and the Irish and international community.
Dublin began as a Viking settlement founded over one thousand years ago on the banks of the River Liffey and situated on a majestic broad sweeping bay. It became an administrative capital after the Norman conquest of Ireland in the twelfth century and developed its own parliament and government institutions under British sovereignty from the fourteenth century onwards. During the eighteenth century, the city grew rapidly with the Wide Street Commissioners overseeing the building of fine Georgian architecture which still exists today. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Dublin became the centre of two great cultural movements - the Gaelic League, aimed at restoring the Irish Language, and the Irish Literary Renaissance. Ireland became a republic in 1949 and Dublin is now the thriving capital of this independent country and the centre of the political, diplomatic, administrative and commercial life. Ireland is a member of the European Union and is a Eurozone member country. There are excellent air links to European capitals and flight time to London is approximately 1 hour.
Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university of over 24,000 students situated on a spacious and leafy campus 5 km to the south of Dublin city centre. For students, both Irish and international, it is a supportive and stimulating environment in which to spend a period of intellectual and personal development. UCD offers a lively campus community in which to live and study. The university has modern buildings and first-class academic and sporting facilities. It has a busy extracurricular life and students are encouraged to become actively involved in the wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities available. UCD also has comprehensive student support services, including a student health centre, student advisers, counselling, and careers advisory facilities. Student accommodation is available for 2,500 students and UCD’s International Office provides guidance to international students who seek accommodation off campus. Over 19% of UCD’s student body came from outside Ireland and this international dimension is greatly valued by the university.
Introduction
Ireland
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Types of Student
2 Categories of International Student
If in doubt about which category of student you belong to, please ask your co-ordinator or the International Office.
‘FULL-DEGREE’ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTs You are undertaking your entire Bachelor’s degree at UCD (e.g. BA, BComm, BSc). ‘GRADUATE’ OR ‘POSTGRADUATE’ STUDENTs You are a graduate (postgraduate) student if you are undertaking a Higher Diploma, Master or PhD degree at UCD. ‘ERASMUS’ STUDENTs You are an Erasmus student if you come from a EUROPEAN university with whom we have a bi-lateral exchange agreement for a study period of one or two semesters.
‘NON-EU EXCHANGE’ STUDENTs You are a non-EU exchange student if you come from a non-EU university with whom we have a bi-lateral exchange agreement for a study period of one or two semesters. You should check with your home university to determine if we have an exchange agreement in place, or whether you are a ‘study abroad student’ at UCD. If we do not have an exchange agreement in place, you are likely to be a study abroad student or a visiting/occasional student.
categories of international Student
In UCD we have a number of different categories of international student. The first step to finding your way around UCD is to know to which category you belong.
‘STUDY ABROAD’ STUDENTs You are a study abroad student if you are from North America and your university does not have a bi-lateral exchange agreement with UCD (see above). ‘VISITING/OCCASIONAL’ STUDENTs There are a number of categories of ‘visiting/ occasional students’. Sometimes visiting students are doing a project at their home university and are carrying out research at UCD for a short period of time. Other times visiting students are from a non-partner university and are enrolled at UCD for a year or a semester (limited schools offer this option, please see page 7 for information).
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Admission Procedures
3 Admission Procedures
3.1 Undergraduate Students The Admissions Office in UCD is responsible for the admission of all students, including international students, to undergraduate fulldegree programmes.
Undergraduate Admissions Office Student Desk, Tierney Building University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 1555 Email: studentdesk@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/horizons
3.2 Graduate Students All applications for admission to graduate courses at UCD must be made to the relevant schools and colleges. Contact details for each school and college can be found at www.ucd.ie/pgstudy. Alternatively you can contact UCD Graduate Studies.
UCD Graduate Studies UCD Research University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4044 / 4043 Fax: +353 1 716 4001 Email: graduatestudies@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/pgstudy
Academic Co-ordinators
We only accept Erasmus students from universities with which we have bi-lateral agreements. Check with your own university to see if this is the case, and please note that we do not accept ‘free movers’ under the Erasmus programme. Our website contains a list of our partner universities.
Each Erasmus exchange in which UCD is involved will have an academic co-ordinator in UCD. The name of your UCD co-ordinator is available from the International Office website. You should have this name for reference in any correspondence with the International Office. Any academic queries may be addressed to the academic co-ordinator directly.
www.ucd.ie/international
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1.
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Check with your home International Office/ academic department for information on the application process for an Erasmus exchange. Once you have been nominated by your home university, go to www.ucd.ie/international and follow the instructions to apply online at UCD. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International Office by email.
Deadline for Online Applications Online applications must be completed by 31 May 2011 for full year/autumn semester students and no later than 1 November 2011 for second term/spring semester students.
Choosing Modules Instructions for choosing modules will be provided by the International Office during the summer months. It is possible that not all of your course choices will be available or considered suitable by the UCD academic coordinator. It is important to note that, while every effort will be made to ensure that chosen courses are available, occasionally courses may have to be changed or omitted. Because of this, some flexibility on the part of incoming students is required. We will, however, do our best to ensure that you are informed in advance whether or not it will be possible for you to take certain courses. There will be an opportunity to make any necessary changes to your choice on arrival at UCD.
Programme Co-ordinators
Admission Procedures
3.3 Erasmus Students
If you have queries that are not related to courses, please contact one of the coordinators below. Business Ms Deirdre Linehan-O’Brien UCD Quinn School of Business University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4729 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: deirdre.linehan-obrien@ucd.ie Law Ms. Claire O’Shea Programme Office, School of Law University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: + 353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: claire.oshea@ucd.ie All other students Ms. Catherine Convery International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8491 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: erasmus@ucd.ie Ms. Deirdre Healy International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8542 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: exchanges@ucd.ie
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Programme Co-ordinator If you have any queries please contact one of the co-ordinators below. Business Ms. Esther Sanz UCD Quinn School of Business University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4750 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: esther.sanz@ucd.ie Law
3.4 Non-EU Exchange Students UCD has exchange agreements with a growing number of universities from outside of the European Union. You can check with your home International Office to see if your university has such an agreement with UCD. Our website also contains a list of our partner universities. www.ucd.ie/international
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Check with your home International
Office/academic department for information on the application process for going on exchange.
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Once you have been nominated by your home university, you will receive instructions on how to complete your application at UCD. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International Office.
Deadline for Online Applications Exchange students must apply online by 31 May 2011 for full year/autumn semester students and no later than 1 November 2011 for second term/spring semester students.
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Ms. Claire O’Shea Programme Office, School of Law University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: + 353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: claire.oshea@ucd.ie All other students Ms. Ruth Redahan International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8471 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: exchanges@ucd.ie Ms. Deirdre Healy International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8542 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: exchanges@ucd.ie
Some schools and colleges accept visiting/ occasional fee-paying students for one semester or academic year. Please note that the schools of Medicine, Medical Science and Law do not accept visiting/ occasional fee-paying students. For information and application procedures, please contact the co-ordinator directly.
Admission Procedures
3.5 Visiting/occasional Fee-paying students
Business Ms. Esther Sanz UCD Quinn School of Business Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4750 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: esther.sanz@ucd.ie Engineering Architecture Landscape Architecture Ms. Sue Philpott UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre Programme Office Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 1864 Fax: +353 1 716 1155 Email: sue.philpott@ucd.ie Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Ms. Claudia Schmid Room 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: claudia.schmid@ucd.ie Science Ms. Joanna Long UCD Agriculture & Food Science Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 2365/2356 Fax: +353 1 716 2439 Email: joanna.g.long@ucd.ie annette.forde@ucd.ie
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3.6 Study Abroad Students North American students who are fee-paying and studying at UCD for a semester or a year should contact the following for information on the UCD study abroad programmes and application procedure.
UCD Centre for Study Abroad Ms. Enda Carroll Manager, Regional Manager North America Centre for Study Abroad Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8528/8469 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: enda.carroll@ucd.ie Ms Sarah Holt North America Liaison Officer Centre for Study Abroad International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8517 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: sarah.holt@ucd.ie Ms Madeline Molyneaux Business Study Abroad Programme Manager Centre for Study Abroad Quinn School of Business University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4710 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: madeline.molyneaux@ucd.ie Ms Shauna Hughes International Student Activities Coordinator International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8443 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: shauna.hughes@ucd.ie
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Ms. Joanne Reilly Study Abroad Assistant Centre for Study Abroad Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8289 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: joanne.reilly@ucd.ie
Ms. Sarah Holt Centre for Study Abroad Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8517 Fax: +353 1 283 1165 Email: sarah.holt@ucd.ie Clinton Institute for American Studies Ms. Catherine Carey UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 1560 Fax: +353 1 716 1562 Email: catherine.carey@ucd.ie Business Ms Madeline Molyneaux Business Study Abroad Programme Manager Centre for Study Abroad Quinn School of Business University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4710 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: madeline.molyneaux@ucd.ie Pre-Law Ms. Claire O’Shea Programme Office, UCD School of Law University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: claire.oshea@ucd.ie Engineering Architecture Ms. Sue Philpott UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre Programme Office University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 1864 Fax: +353 1 716 1155 Email: sue.philpott@ucd.ie
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Ms. Claudia Schmid Room 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: claudia.schmid@ucd.ie Nursing and Midwifery
Admission Procedures
For academic and further information on particular study abroad programmes, please contact the following: Arts, Celtic Studies & Human Sciences
Ms. Anne Finan UCD Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems Programme Office, Health Sciences Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 6493 Fax: +353 1 716 6450 Email: anne.finan@ucd.ie Science Pre Medical Ms. Joanna Long Programme Office UCD Science Building University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 2365/2356 Fax: +353 1 716 2439 Email: joanna.g.long@ucd.ie annette.forde@ucd.ie Sport and Exercise Dr. Tara Magdalinski UCD Centre for Sports Studies Woodview House, University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 3439 Fax : +353 1 716 3071 Email: tara.magdalinski@ucd.ie Summer Internship Ms. Madeline Molyneaux / Ms. Joanne Reilly Centre for Study Abroad Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4710/8289 Fax: +353 1 283 1165 Email: madeline.molyneaux@ucd.ie joanne.reilly@ucd.ie
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Immigration Regulations
4 Immigration Regulations
Immigration Regulations
4.1 Before Arrival The information below is valid at the time of printing. Up-to-date information on applying for a student visa is available at www.inis.gov.ie and we strongly advise you check this website regularly.
Who Needs a Visa? Nationals of all countries not mentioned on Appendix 5 at the end of the handbook will require a student visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland. For example, if you are a citizen of China or Saudi Arabia you will need to apply for a student visa before arrival in Ireland. Information on how to apply for your student visa can be found on www.inis.gov.ie Please ensure you read the ‘Student visa guidelines’ document before applying for your visa. You will also need to register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) once you arrive in Ireland (see section 4.2). Students who are nationals of visa-required countries should also note that Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. Therefore students who have obtained a visa for a Schengen country will need to apply for a separate visa for Ireland. Nationals of all countries listed on Appendix 5 do not require a visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland. For example, if you are a citizen of Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, or USA, you do not need to apply for a student visa before arrival in Ireland. You will, however, be required to complete immigration formalities with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) once you have completed registration in UCD (see section 4.2).
Dublin airport All students are advised to carry proof of acceptance to UCD in their hand luggage. Immigration authorities may ask to see it upon arrival in Ireland. Your first point for visa information should be the Embassy with jurisdiction of your country or www.inis.gov.ie. However, should you encounter any problems with your visa application, please let the International Student Adviser, Carl Lusby, know as quickly as possible and she will advise you. International student adviser Ms. Carl Lusby International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre, and Room C2.16, Health Science Centre Tel: +353 1 716 6632/8406 Email: carl.lusby@ucd.ie Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service 13-14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: +353 1 616 7700 Web: www.inis.gov.ie
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Immigration Regulations
4.2 After Arrival: Registration with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) Citizens from EU/EEA and Switzerland It is not necessary to register with the immigration authorities.
All Other Students All non-Irish nationals who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at UCD. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €150 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash. Garda National Immigration Bureau 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: Mon. to Thurs.: Friday:
+353 1 666 9130/01 8.00am – 10.00pm 8.00am – 4.00pm
Required for Garda National Immigration Bureau
1. Valid passport 2. 2011/2012 student card 3. Evidence of financial support, e.g. current bank statement showing your name, a letter of guarantee from a parent or guardian indicating availability of sufficient funds to sustain you for the duration of your stay in Ireland; or a letter from your sponsoring body confirming financial status
4. A letter from the Student Desk (Tierney Building) indicating your student status, start date and the duration of your course at UCD
5. A receipt of fees paid, obtainable from the Student Desk (Tierney Building). Study Abroad and Exchange students will receive letters during orientation
6. Evidence of private health insurance* 7.
€150. This must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash
*From January 2011 the requirement for private health insurance is being strictly enforced by the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
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Before you leave home, ensure that you bring with you the following documents: EU/EEA Citizens: Passport/national identity card and/or birth certificate EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) from your local health authority
Immigration Regulations
4.3 Checklist
Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the undergraduate Admissions Office or CAO confirmation slip Graduates: acceptance letter from the school which you are joining
Non-EU Citizens: Passport, birth certificate and entry visa (if applicable) Private health insurance Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the undergraduate Admissions Office or CAO confirmation slip Graduates: acceptance letter from the school which you are joining Receipts for payment of fees or letter from your sponsoring body
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5 Registering at UCD
Before attending courses you will need to register as a student, enroll in your courses, pay your tuition fees and receive a student card. The card gives you access to all student facilities, including the library, computer facilities, sports clubs and the student centre. Registration is a two-step process: the first step is called programme registration (confirmation of attendance) and the second step is module registration. All students need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Then, students need to register for modules. The module registration varies depending on your type of studies (undergraduate, graduate, Erasmus/Non-EU exchange, Study Abroad, visiting/occasional fee-paying).
Undergraduate Students All first year undergraduate students must go online to confirm their attendance, complete module registration (where applicable) and pay any fees owed. You are responsible for managing your modules online before online registration closes. Information on module registration deadlines will be available online. If you cannot access the internet prior to arrival at UCD, computers will be available in UCD for registration purposes. A help line is available for students having difficulties with the online registration at +353 1 716 1554. Information regarding registration, orientation, academic advisory meetings, student cards etc will be sent out by the Undergraduate Admissions Office. www.ucd.ie/students/regguides.html
Undergraduate Registration help line:
+353 1716 1554
Graduate Students Students must go online to confirm their attendance, complete module registration (where applicable) and pay any fees owed. For most taught programmes, module registration takes place online. For research programmes (Masters and PhD), module registration is done through your Graduate School or Programme Office. You are responsible for managing your module registration.
Registering at UCD
5.1 Registration
www.ucd.ie/students/regguides.html
Erasmus/Non-EU Exchange Students Erasmus and non-EU exchange students also need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Your exchange co-ordinator will manually register you for modules. Full information about this process will be sent by the International Office in August each year, along with the letter of acceptance. This information will be sent by email only. www.ucd.ie/international
Study Abroad Students Study abroad students also need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Study abroad students are pre-registered to their subject choices prior to their arrival at UCD and should consult their Study Abroad co-ordinator (see section 3.6) for more information.
Visiting/Occasional Fee-Paying Students Visiting/occasional fee-paying students need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Students are pre-registered to their subject choices prior to their arrival at UCD and should consult their co-ordinator (see section 3.5) for more information.
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Undergraduate Students
Study Abroad Students
Once you are registered as a full-time undergraduate student you will be enrolled to sit university examinations. Examination timetables are posted on the Assessment and Logistics Office website
Study abroad students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) at
www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment Personalised examination timetables, examination results and other information regarding examinations can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb
Graduate Students Course work for Masters degrees is examined at the end of semester one and in May at the end of the academic year or in August. PhD and Masters theses are submitted directly to the Student Desk in UCD where deadlines for the submission of theses are available. Please ensure that your UCD registration is current or your theses cannot be accepted. www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/ thesis_submission.html
Registering at UCD
5.2 Examinations
www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb Examination results are sent out by post to your home university once transcripts become available.
Visiting/Occasional Fee-Paying Students Visiting/Occasional fee-paying students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) at www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb
Erasmus/Non-EU Exchange Students Erasmus and non-EU exchange students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. Full information about examination registration is provided during your orientation session. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) at www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb Examination results are sent out by post to your home address once transcripts become available. Make sure that your home address on SIS Web is appropriately updated.
Examination results are sent out by post to your home address once transcripts become available. Make sure that you home address on SIS Web is appropriately updated.
Examination Locations Students should note that many examinations do not take place on the Belfield or Blackrock Campuses. Therefore students should ensure they know exactly where they need to go well in advance of the examination, and if in doubt, contact their coordinator as soon as their timetable is available. When an exam is scheduled for an off-site location, shuttle buses are available from the Belfield Campus to the examination location.
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Orientation & International Student Welcome
UCD’s International Student Welcome is part of the university’s general Orientation Week in September. An additional orientation session takes place in January for students arriving at that time. We encourage international students to take part in all the events of both the International Student Welcome and the UCD general orientation. All students are exploring a new environment for the first time, and it’s a great opportunity to make friends with both Irish students and other international students. For the 2011/2012 academic year, UCD’s Orientation Week and International Student Welcome will take place from Monday 5th September to Friday 9th September 2011. The International Student Welcome and Information Fair will take place on Wednesday September 7th, where information will be provided by many student support services around UCD. Supplementary tours will introduce students to UCD and the surrounding areas. Study abroad and exchange students will receive their orientation schedule from their UCD programme co-ordinator. Full-degree international students will also have programme-specific events during orientation week. Students should check the main UCD Orientation website for details. Graduate students should contact their supervisor or their programme administrator for further information on course-specific events. www.ucd.ie/international
Provisional Orientation Schedule: Monday 5 September 2011 On-campus accommodation opens Wednesday 7 September 2011 International Student Welcome and Information Fair Walking tours of UCD Shopping tours Student card collection (by programme) Evening social events
Orientation & INternational Student welcome and
The International Office knows that moving to a new country is an exciting experience for students, but also understands the challenges associated with such a significant transition.
Thursday 8 September 2011 Programme-specific orientation events International Student Café Walking tours of UCD Student card collection (by programme) Evening social events Friday 9 September 2011 Programme-specific orientation events Walking tours of UCD Student card collection (by programme)
Supplementary Events: Additional events include a BBQ, International Student Welcome Reception, practical information sessions, library tours, computer induction courses, walking tours of Dublin and trips to the Irish countryside. The up-to-date orientation programme will be available at www.ucd.ie/international The university-wide orientation programme can be accessed through www.ucd.ie
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7 Studying in UCD
The university has two 12-week semesters, divided by Christmas. There is a two-week break in the second semester, to allow for fieldwork in some subject areas. Students are advised to arrive at least a week before the beginning of the semester, to allow time to settle in and prepare for courses. Semester 1 First Year Registration/Orientation
Monday, 5 September – Friday, 9 September
Teaching Term
Monday, 12 September – Friday, 2 December
Revision
Saturday, 3 December – Friday, 9 December
Examinations
Saturday, 10 December – Wednesday, 21 December
Christmas Break
TBC (Please see www.ucd.ie/students/keydates.htm)
Examination Process
Monday, 2 Jan 2012– Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012
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7.1 Academic Calendar 2011/2012
Semester 2 Teaching Term
Monday, 16 January – Friday, 2 March
Fieldwork / Study Period
Monday, 5 March – Sunday, 18 March
Teaching Term
Monday, 19 March – Friday, 20 April
Revision
Monday, 23 April – Sunday, 29 April
Examinations
Monday, 30 April – Saturday, 12 May
Examination Process
Monday, 14 May – Friday, 25 May
Summer Term Research Period Term
Monday, 14 May – Sunday, 2 September
Graduate Exam Process
(Final dates to be confirmed)
7.2 Lectures As in most universities, teaching is done through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and laboratory classes. The precise mix of teaching methods varies from subject to subject, depending on the subject being covered and the size of the class. Lectures and tutorials are usually of 50 minutes’ duration, although seminars can be longer. In general, our study pattern involves less lectures than many universities provide, but much more tutorial and independent study. You should therefore be prepared to do extensive reading and develop a well-disciplined approach to library and laboratory work. Timetables for undergraduate students are on SIS Student Web.
7.3 English Courses You must have the minimum standard of English language competence, as measured by international tests, to be accepted as a full degree student. However, to help you develop your English to a higher standard, the Applied Language Centre provides general English courses (for a nominal fee) and examination preparation courses (for a commercial fee).
www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb
For full information on English Language courses, please contact: Applied Language Centre Daedalus Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 7900 Email: alc@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/alc
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8 Accommodation
For up-to-date information on accommodation please see www.ucd.ie/residences UCD has on-campus accommodation available for over 2,500 students in both halls of residence and three, four, five and six-bedroom self-catering apartments. These are spread across 6 locations, 300 of which are located on the nearby Blackrock Campus, with approx 50 beds in Donnybrook. However, places are limited and we regret that we are unable to guarantee accommodation to all international students. The residential fee (rent) is per person for the whole academic year, payable in three instalments: 5th September 2011, 9th January 2012 and 2nd March 2012. Please see the residence website for payment breakdown www.ucd.ie/residences/studentpages/ fees20112012 A deposit of €350 is payable at the time of booking. This is refundable at the end of the license to reside less the cost of any damage/ breakages or cleaning charges. All residences will also charge utilities of €388 and an insurance charge of €35. Students wishing to stay in Glenomena or Proby for 50 weeks will pay in 4 instalments with the 4th instalment due on the 25th May 2012. Please note that should a student vacate their residence during the occupancy period they will forfeit their deposit and rent. Room bookings are made online through your SIS account and open from early June. For further information, please see www.ucd.ie/residences www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb
Moving In In 2011, rooms in the student residence will be available for occupation from 5th September 2011 to 25th May 2012. If you arrive in Dublin before this date, you should make alternative arrangements (see Appendix 3). Keys for rooms may be collected up until 10.00pm at night from the reception desks. If you arrive after this time, arrangements should be made in advance with the relevant residence to collect the key of your room. If possible try to arrive between 9.30am and 5.00pm.
Belfield Belgrove 200 x three-bedroom apartments (including 26 twin rooms)
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8.1 On-Campus Accommodation
Glenomena 126 x six-bedroom apartments 4 x single bedroom studios Merville 156 x four-bedroom apartments Roebuck Hall 50 x six-bedroom apartments Roebuck Castle Catered Accommodation 10 x thirteen-bedroom halls Full Breakfast and Dinner catered for in Private Dining Hall
Blackrock Blackrock Student Residence 180 x single rooms with common kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and t.v. rooms Proby Student Residences 14 x six-bedroom apartments
OFFsite accommodation Muckross Halls Catered Accommodation 57 X single bedrooms in Donnybrook with common bathrooms, dining rooms and tv room, full breakfast and dinner catered for in private dining room
Accommodation Rates Fees vary according to residence 38 Weeks
€3,808 - €5,324 plus utilities
50 Weeks
€6,753 plus utilities
Roebuck Castle Catered Halls
Full Irish or Continental Breakfast and Dinner in a private dinning hall for only €7.50 per day!
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8.2 International Student Accommodation UCD has set aside a large proportion of on-campus rooms for international students. International students must check first on availability with individual co-ordinators before booking accommodation online.
Study Abroad Students All Programmes
Enda Carroll
enda.carroll@ucd.ie
Joanne Reilly
joanne.reilly@ucd.ie
Quinn School of Business
Deirdre Linehan O’Brien
deirdre.linehan-obrien@ucd.ie
School of Law
Claire O’Shea
claire.oshea@ucd.ie
All Others
Catherine Convery Deirdre Healy
erasmus@ucd.ie
erasmus Students
Non-EU Exchange Students Quinn School of Business
Esther Sanz
esther.sanz@ucd.ie
School of Law
Claire O’Shea
claire.oshea@ucd.ie
All Others
Ruth Redahan Deirdre Healy
exchanges@ucd.ie
graduate Students International graduate students should apply directly online for graduate campus accommodation on the SIS website.
undergraduate Students Carl Lusby
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carl.lusby@ucd.ie
Merville • • • •
apartments of 4/5 single bedrooms two showers, two toilets a kitchen and living area per apartment a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle
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8.3 Information on the Student Residences
Belgrove • • • •
apartments of 3 single or 1 single/1 twin bedroom one shower, one toilet a kitchen and dining area per apartment a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle
Glenomena • • • •
apartments of 6 single bedrooms each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) a kitchen and dining area per apartment a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle
Proby House • • • •
apartments of 6 single bedrooms each student has their own bedroom/bathroom each student shares common kitchen/living area with 5 other students a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle
Roebuck Hall • • • •
apartments of 6 single bedrooms each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) a kitchen and dining area per apartment a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle
Roebuck castle catered accommodation • • • • • • •
apartments of 13 single bedrooms each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) a kitchenette and lounge area per apartment a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle catered meals (breakfast & dinner) for €7.50 per day in a private dining hall coffee shop exercise room with rowing, cycling machines, etc.
Blackrock Residence • 180 single rooms with common kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and TV rooms. • a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle Muckross Hall Catered Accommodation • • • • •
57 x single bedrooms with common bathrooms dining rooms tv rooms full breakfast and dinner catered for in private dining room microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle
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Accommodation Furnishings
Furniture
Students should be prepared to supply all other necessary kitchen items themselves. There is a small freezer in the fridge. As apartments are upgraded a large freezer is being made available in some apartments. Any specialist equipment such as woks etc. must be purchased separately.
Each student’s bedroom contains a bed (three feet wide by six feet long or .91 metres wide by 1.83 metres long) There is also a desk, chair, lamp and wardrobe. A duvet (comforter) and a pillow are provided; students must buy their own bedlinen and towels.
Televisions Televisions are not provided in the residences. Televisions can be bought or rented in electrical shops in the city centre. Students must pay the television licence themselves. A television licence costs â‚Ź160 per year per apartment and can be purchased in the Belfield, or other post office.
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Phones There are no phones provided in the apartments and most students purchase mobile phones.
8.4 Virtual tour Virtual tour of on-campus accommodation in Belfield www.ucd.ie/virtualtour
If you have not been allocated a room in the student residences on campus you should contact the UCD Residences Off-Campus Office for assistance. The Off-Campus Office is open from 2 June to the 1st week in September. Students can reference daily newspapers and telephone landlords/landladies from the office. Off-campus Accommodation Office House 5 Merville Residence University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00 pm Tel: +353 1 716 5772 /5773 Web: www.ucd.ie/residences Alternatively, arrive at least 2-3 weeks before term begins in order to search for suitable accommodation. There is enormous demand for accommodation in the areas of Dublin surrounding UCD. The search starts in August and increases throughout September/October. Most rented accommodation is furnished, although the standard of furnishings will vary. Rents can range from €100 per week upwards for a room in a house being shared by 3-4 other people, excluding electricity and heating. A deposit equal to one month’s rent along with payment of one month’s rent in advance is usually required. It is worth buying a newspaper and a map of Dublin. The Evening Herald is the best newspaper for off-campus accommodation advertisements. It is available after 12.00 noon in the city centre newsagents, but not until after 2.00pm outside. When you find something suitable, call immediately - all good accommodation goes very quickly.
Students should note, however, that it is always advisable to view private accommodation in advance in order to ascertain that it suits your requirements. Students should not make any payments for a deposit and/or rent for private accommodation before arrival in Ireland. You should always view accommodation before signing a lease or paying any money. See Appendix 4 for a list of estate agents.
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8.5 Off-campus Accommodation
The staff of the International Office are available to advise you on the best options to suit your situation, but do not make reservations on your behalf.
‘Digs’ Another alternative is ‘lodgings’ or ‘digs’. This involves living in a family home, with the landlord/landlady and his/her family. You may have your own room or you may be sharing a bedroom with another student (slightly less expensive). Breakfast and dinner are provided. The cost of lodgings/digs for 7 days is roughly €135. A list of lodgings is available on www.findahome.ie Click on ‘Colleges Section’, where you should choose Dublin and then UCD. The system will ask you for a password, which is: belfield.
Temporary Accommodation If you plan to arrive in Dublin without having organised long-term accommodation, you should book temporary accommodation prior to your arrival. See Appendix 3 for a list of youth hostels and budget accommodation.
Websites The following websites have advertisements for available accommodation in Dublin: www.daft.ie www.independent.ie www.let.ie www.myhome2let.ie www.letbynet.com
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8.5 Off-campus Accommodation (cont.) Students’ Union Accommodation Office
Threshold
The Students’ Union (SU), located in the Student Centre, also keeps a file on accommodation offered in flats, apartments and house-sharing. The Students’ Union Handbook contains advice on your rights as a tenant (you can get a handout from the SU as well) and the Students’ Union accommodation officer can help you during the year with any problems you might encounter with your landlord/landlady.
Threshold, the tenant advisory service, also provides information and advice on your rights as a tenant.
A newsletter giving an up-to-date list of available accommodation is printed at peak times during the months of August to October, and is available from the Students’ Union Accommodation Officer. This type of accommodation is usually self-catering, flat/ house-sharing. Notice boards in the Library Building are used to advertise flat/house shares. Students should note that they will have to go and look at the accommodation advertised themselves, as the university is not in a position to make bookings on their behalf. www.ucdsu.ie
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www.threshold.ie
Students with Spouses or Partners In the interests of keeping expenses and stress to a minimum, students with spouses and partners are strongly advised not to bring their families until they have secured a suitable place to live.
8.6 Electricity Irish electrical current is 220 volts (50 cycles) AC. The plugs most commonly used are 3-pin flat. As the Irish voltage is different to US/ Canadian voltage, if you are bringing electrical appliances, you will need to bring/buy a voltage convertor. Voltage convertors are available from most electrical stores.
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8.7 Flat-Sharing The essence of a successful flat-share is having respect for one another. Each person’s point of view is valid and it is important to try to understand a different point of view. Compromise is what it is all about. Remember you are here to study and get on successfully in your exams - this is facilitated by a happy ‘home’ environment, so making the flat-share work is in everyone’s interest.
Practical Tips All flat mates should get together at the beginning of their tenancy to work out the following: • Will there be a common fund for milk/ tea/bread/cleaning equipment, etc or will they operate separately of one another? If operating separately it means that you ask whoever owns the milk whether you can take some. Don’t drain the last drop! • Electricity for residence accommodation is paid for through a standard utilities charge costing €388 • No smoking allowed in residence accomodation • Overnight guests must be signed in as per overnight guests policy • Who cleans up the common areas (presumably you will clean up your own room!)? Do you get together as necessary or take responsibility for a week at a time? What about dirty dishes, when are they going to be done - immediately, or when they are all piled up and there are no clean ones left? • Are you going to cook evening meals together? Perhaps you will set up a rota.
• Talk about how you will organise guests. What about friends who smoke, can they smoke in a non-smoking apartment? (check your licence to reside) How late can they stay, particularly during the middle of the week? • Television - are you going to rent one between you? • Have you different dietary needs/ restrictions? Remember to respect other peoples’ requirements and come to some agreement concerning them. • If a problem arise, talk about it with your flatmates straight await, do not wait as it will escalate. Some problems may occur, such as: • • • •
Music too loud Arguments about TV programmes Too many friends calling or staying too late People not doing their share of the cleaning/ shopping
If you encounter problems with your flat mates and you have to tried to talk to them but been unsuccessful don’t hesitate to mention it to your residence reception. Students advisers are also here to help you (see section 10.1) for contact details.
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9 Student Health
The Student Health Service provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered students of the university. Location The Student Health Service is located on the first floor of the Student Centre Building.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 2.00pm - 4.30pm Tuesday & Thursday early morning clinic: 8.30am Additional clinics in term by appointment only Monday & Thursday 5.00pm - 6.30pm.
Appointments All consultations with doctors, counsellors and psychiatrists are strictly by appointment (except in cases of emergency). Appointments may be made in person at reception or by phone (01) 716 3133/3143. Due to high demand during term there may be a waiting time of a few days or more for an appointment. The Student Health Service does not provide full 24-hour cover and students are advised to register with a general practitioner (GP) on arrival. A visit to a general practitioner off campus costs in the region of €50 unless you have a medical card (see section 9.2). If students are worried about a health problem, they should go to the Student Health Service, where the receptionist will make an appointment for them to see the appropriate health officer. For further information, visit: www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Confidentiality All consultations are treated in strict confidence. No information is given to others without a patient’s permission.
Emergency Number 999 or 112
Costs Current charges at the Student Health Service are as follows: €25 to see a doctor, €10 to see a nurse and €40 to see a psychiatrist. There are no charges for student counselling. For up-todate information on costs, visit
Student health
9.1 UCD Student Health Service
www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Health Service Policy on Emergencies Emergencies receive priority and are dealt with immediately by the doctors and nurses during normal opening hours. Outside opening hours please contact: EASTDOC or CONTACTORS (see contact details below) or go to the nearest hospital’s Accident and Emergency unit (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park can be used for any acute medical or psychiatric emergencies (24 hour service)). EastDoc Tel: (01) 2094021 Weekdays: 6pm-10pm Weekends/Bank holidays: 10am-6pm Contactors Tel: (01) 8300244 (House Call Service - 24 hour service)
Nurse Consultations The nurses in the Student Health Service operate a walk-in triage service Monday-Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The nurses will assess any students presenting with urgent medical problems and refer them, if appropriate, to the doctor on duty.
Dental Treatment There is no dental service attached to the Student Health Service and dental care is not covered to a great extent with a medical card. Dental treatment is relatively expensive in Dublin and students are advised to have a check-up before they leave home. If dental treatment is required, please ask the Student Health Service for the name of a local dentist.
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9.2 Health Services in Ireland EU Nationals
Health Insurance
Students from EU Member States in possession of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to public health services in Ireland. The EHIC card is available from the health authorities in your home country. For further information and information on your entitlements to healthcare while in Ireland, please see
Non-EU students are advised to obtain private health insurance in Ireland. You can purchase insurance in your home country, however you will need to ensure that it is valid in Ireland and in any other countries you plan to travel to.
www.ehic.ie
Non-EU Nationals Non-EU students are advised to obtain private health insurance in Ireland (please see Health Insurers in Ireland below). UCD does not arrange health insurance for students. Non-EU students who will be resident in Ireland for a minimum of one year are eligible for public hospital treatment under the same conditions as an Irish citizen. Under this scheme, students pay €100 for a visit to accident and emergency and, if admitted to hospital, €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 for the first ten days. No further charges are imposed if a student is in hospital longer than 10 days. Students will not be covered if travelling to Northern Ireland or other EU countries. For more information nonEU students should contact their local HSE (Health Service Executive) for details. www.hse.ie Non-EU students staying less than one year must obtain private health insurance.
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There are different levels of private health insurance available. Students are advised to read their policy documents carefully. Basic medical expenses insurance is available for approximately €120 from Odon Insurance Brokers. This insurance policy will satisfy the visa requirement for private health insurance and can be obtained before students arrive in Ireland. For more information on this insurance please visit www.odon.ie/ucd More comprehensive plans are available from one of the three main private health insurance companies in Ireland: VHI, AVIVA or Quinn Healthcare. Please note that in order to apply for a policy from one of these companies you will need to provide an address in Ireland and for AVIVA’s service you need to have a PPS number (see section 15.9). Also note that medical cover does not normally begin immediately with VHI or AVIVA. There is usually a ‘waiting period’ of twenty-six weeks. VHI offers a 10% discount to UCD international students and will usually waive the ‘waiting period’. If you are interested in this scheme, please phone VHI and let them know you are a student at UCD.
ODON
Aviva
O’Driscoll O’Neil Insurance Brokers 17 Herbert Place, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 639 5800 Web: www.odon.ie/ucd
1 Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 850 71 66 66 Web: www.aviva.ie
VHI Healthcare
QUINN-Healthcare
IDA Business Park, Dublin Road, Kilkenny Tel: +353 56 775 3200 or 1850 44 44 44 (within Ireland) Web: www.vhi.ie
Eastgate Road, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Co. Cork Tel: +353 1 890 700 890 Web: www.quinn-healthcare.ie
The Irish Department of Health and Children has introduced a national programme to immunise everyone up to and including 22 years of age against Meningitis C. If you are within this age group we would advise you to get a vaccination against Meningitis C before you arrive.
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9.3 Meningitis C Vaccination
If it is not available in your own country you are advised to avail of it free of charge in the UCD Student Health Centre. Because meningitis can develop swiftly and in its early stages may be confused with colds and flu, we would ask you to note its symptoms. This is particularly important for those of you who will live with other students in either residences or apartments. The most common symptoms are vomiting, fever, severe headache, painful joints and stiff neck. As the disease progresses, the following may develop; dislike of light, disorientation, reduced awareness possibly leading to coma and development of red or purple spots on the skin that do not fade under pressure. If you suspect that you have meningitis contact your doctor immediately or attend the nearest casualty/hospital accident and emergency department.
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10 Student Support
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Student Support
10.1 Student Advisers
Student advisers provide support for all students during their university experience. Located in all colleges, student advisers work in conjunction with the chaplains and representatives of the academic and administrative staff. Student advisers strive to: • Promote social, academic and personal development of students. • Serve as a resource for students and staff about student support services available in the university, such as the Student Health Service, Chaplains, Students’ Union. • Provide an open-door policy: meeting individual students and advising them on personal, social, or practical matters and where necessary, referring students to other team members, to the central support services or to the Student Health Service.
Student advisers are here to help you make your time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible. You can contact them in relation to personal, social or practical issues. From simple requests for information to more confidential and serious matters, they will give you the time and space to talk things through. For further information on the student advisers, see following page, or log on to: www.ucd.ie/advisers
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Student Support
Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine
Ros McFeely Room 046, Veterinary Science Centre
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 6085 ros.mcfeely@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 8349 aisling.ogrady@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 4719 jacqueline.levine@ucd.ie
Arts Aisling O’ Grady Room D001, Newman Building
Business (Undergraduate) Jacqueline Levine Room Q020, Quinn Business School
Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture Colleen Blaney Room 325A, Engineering and Materials Science Centre
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 1875 + 353 86 382 5746 colleen.blaney@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 6632/8406 carl.lusby@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 8366 kieran.moloney@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 1693 jennifer.murphy@ucd.ie
Medicine, Biomedical Health and Life Sciences Carl Lusby Room C2.16, Health Science Centre, International Office, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre
Social Science, Arts Kieran Moloney Room G003, Newman Building
UCD New ERA Jennifer Murphy New Era, UCD Access Centre
Diagnostic Imaging, Health and Performance Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Sports & Exercise Management
Anna Farrell Room C1.19 Health Sciences
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 6497 anna.farrell@ucd.ie
Science Aoife Fitzgerald Tel: Rm. 121, Science Education Centre and Research Centre Hub Email:
+ 353 1 716 2863 aoife.fitzgerald@ucd.ie
Business (Graduate) and Law Nadia Clarkin Rm. E119, Smurfit Business School Rm. 127, Roebuck Castle
Tel: Email:
+ 353 1 716 8953 (Smurfit) + 353 1 716 8790 (Law) nadia.clarkin@ucd.ie
Tel: Email:
+353 1 716 8245 ronan.murphy@ucd.ie
Mature Years Students Ronan Murphy UCD Access Centre
Other Student Support: School of Computer Science and Informatics: Nikki Dillon, Student Support Officer, Room A1.16, Computer Science Building Tel: 01 716 2476 (part time during the academic semesters).
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Student Support
10.2 International Student n Adviser The International Student Adviser, Ms. Carl Lusby, is available to assist international students with personal, academic or practical problems, from simple requests for information to more serious matters. All members of the International Office are also available to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ms. Carl Lusby International Student Adviser International Office Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre Room C2.16, Health Science Centre Tel: +353 1 716 6632/8406 Email: carl.lusby@ucd.ie
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10.3 Chaplains
10.4 Niteline
The university chaplains also act as student advisers. An open-door policy exists to enable students to seek assistance, especially in times of distress, illness and bereavement. There is particular attention given to students’ special needs at the beginning and the end of the academic year. Availability to students is seen as a priority at all times.
Niteline is a voluntary student-run telephone listening and information service for students. The volunteers come from UCD, TCD, RCS, NUIM, DCU and NCAD. Callers can talk about any problems they might have whether it is personal, sexual or study-related. Both male and female volunteers are available and all calls are confidential.
The main chaplains’ office is situated at G002 in the Newman Building. You can make an appointment by calling Anne Tynan on 01 716 8372 or simply drop in.
Chaplains/student advisers Room G002 Newman Building UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 8372/4789/8543 +353 1 716 6495/6639 Email: anne.tynan@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/chaplain
Niteline
Thursdays to Sundays 9.00pm to 2.30am Monday 9.00pm - 1.30am
Freephone 1800 793 793
(includes calls from mobiles and payphones)
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10.5 Disability support UCD aims to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all students. If you have a disability and require assistance, please inform the International Office well before your arrival. The Disability Support Service (DSS) works with students who require additional support. The disability officer works in co-operation with all colleges to include the needs of students with a disability in the provision of all services within the university. Supports include the following: • Accessible accommodation • Library assistance • Assistive technology • Materials in alternate format • Learning support • Irish sign language interpreters • Note-taking service • Alternative examination arrangements To avail of the supports provided by DSS, students are invited to register with the service as early as possible in the year. All students must provide adequate documentation detailing their disability. DSS will discuss with the student all the relevant supports and make appropriate recommendations. It is important to note that supports offered are in line with available funding and Irish best practice. The Disability Support Services Level 1, Library Building Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.00pm Tel: +353 1 716 7565 Email: dss@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/access/dss
10.7 Prayer Rooms Because of the large number of Muslim/Islamic students studying medicine in UCD, prayer rooms are available in the Woodview Building opposite the Conway Institute on the Belfield campus.
10.8 Other Services Some schools operate an academic adviser/ mentor service. Graduate students can also call on their academic supervisors for assistance and guidance.
For further information log on to
www.ucd.ie/niteline
10.6 Racism We do not tolerate racist language or behaviour at any level. If, during your stay with us, you feel that you have been subjected to any form of racial discrimination, please contact the International Office or your student adviser (see section 10.1) immediately.
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General Services & Facilities
11 General Services & Facilities
UCD Global Lounge
This year the UCD Global Lounge opened. It is a dedicated space for the promotion of internationalisation on the Belfield campus. It is located on the lower ground floor of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre. The UCD Global Lounge serves two principal purposes: as a friendly and relaxed social space for Irish and International students to meet and hang out, and as a dedicated venue for seminars, receptions, talks and other events relating to internationalisation. There is satellite reception from around the world on 12 televisions, which can combine to act as one large screen television, featuring news and other television stations from various different countries. We will be hosting a number of events here throughout the year for Irish and international students. Check out our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for upcoming events! This space is designed for you so if you have any suggestions or would like to organise an event here please contact us at UCDGlobalLounge@ucd.ie .
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11.3 Bank Services Students are advised to open a bank account in Dublin as soon as possible after arrival. There is a branch of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) on campus and a branch of Bank of Ireland located opposite the main entrance. Both bank branches have designated student officers and are recommended because the staff are accustomed to the requirements of students. ATM’s are located the Library Building, the Main Restaurant, AIB bank, and the Student Centre at the Belfield Campus.
11.2 Restaurants There are a number of restaurants and cafés on the Belfield campus open Monday to Friday during the academic year. The main restaurant is located on the first floor of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre.
Main Restaurant Opening Hours Mon. - Fri.:
8.00am – 7.00pm (term) 8.30am – 7.00pm (outside term)
Breakfast Lunch/Dinner Tea/Dinner
8.00am – 10.00am 12.00pm – 2.30pm 4.30pm – 7.00pm 4.30pm –6.30pm (Friday)
There are smaller restaurants located in the Science Centre, the Agriculture & Food Science Centre and the Student Centre on campus and cafés in the Sports Centre, the Newman Building, Library, Quinn School of Business, Architecture Buildings, the Conway Institute and Health Sciences Centre. The main restaurant in Blackrock is open from 8.30am to 7.00pm. If staying in on-campus accommodation, look for details of the meal deals at www.ucd.ie/residences For more information on restaurants, visit www.ucd.ie/catering
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To open a bank account you will need: Passport UCD student card Proof of address (Letter from UCD Student Desk, Tierney Building)
AIB Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: Thursday:
10.00am - 4.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
Bank of Ireland Student Store Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Wednesday: 10.30am - 4.00pm Thursday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
All registered UCD students are entitled to use and borrow books from the libraries. UCD has 5 main libraries: James Joyce Library, Richview Library, Blackrock, Health Sciences Library, Veterinary Library. UCD has the largest open access library in Ireland which means students have free access to most of the books in stock. Library tours are available at the beginning of each academic year and staff are always available at the information desks to help students with queries.
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11.4 Library
Opening Hours Opening hours vary depending on the library, The James Joyce Library operates: Monday to Friday 8.30am -11.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Sunday 9.00am - 9.00pm During exam periods, the library is also open for study purposes on Sundays.
Graduate Students In addition to the normal borrowing rights at the library, graduate students in UCD may apply for an ALCID card. This card allows students to have access and reference rights to the stock of participating libraries, including Dublin City University, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin among others. Applications are made at the Information Desk at any UCD library. The cards are valid for one academic year only but can be reapplied for annually. Undergraduates are not eligible for this scheme. For further information, please contact the Information Desk at any UCD library.
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11.5 Computing services
All students have access to highspeed internet, computers and an email account. Look out for Stand Up and Surf PCs (SUAS) dotted around campus. They are Skype enabled and give you handy access to email and the internet. At the beginning of your studies you will also be issued with an email account by the Computer Information Centre (CIC).
Getting Started UCD IT Services provide 20-minute student IT induction courses during orientation week. IT induction courses are designed to familiarise new UCD students with all they need to know about printing, Blackboard, UCD Connect, getting an account, using computer labs, using laptops, accessing software, and saving files. After orientation, IT induction courses are held on a weekly basis at the start of term. Students can book a place by contacting the Helpdesk at 01 716 2700 or by emailing helpdesk@ucd.ie
Laptops You will find many laptop areas offering easy access to the wired and wireless network. All the main campus buildings are wireless enabled. Before using the network, laptops must be registered with IT Services, located in the Daedalus Building (Belfield). Note that laptop loans are available from the IT Centres. To find a hotspot on campus log on to www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport
Printing You can print to a printer in a computer lab. This includes color and black-and-white printing. You must buy credits to pay for printing. To buy credit, go to a print top-up machine (Daedalus Building, Ground Floor, outside G6; James Joyce Library, 1st Floor; Health Science Centre, Ground Floor, B006; Roebuck Building, adjacent Common Room) and follow instructions. Any queries regarding computers can be directed to the Computing Services Help Desk at 01 716 2700 or helpdesk@ucd.ie or visit their website for more information at www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport
Copi-Print This is a printing and photocopying service with offices in the Library, Newman Building, Quinn School and Blackrock campus.
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11.6 Campus Bookshop The Campus Bookshop sells a wide variety of prescribed texts. (Only new books are sold here, see below for second hand books).
11.7 Second-Hand Bookshop The Education Office of the Students’ Union is responsible for the running of the Second-Hand Bookshop. The bookshop is located on the ground floor of the Student Centre. Secondhand books can be bought and sold here or browsed online. www.ucdsu.ie/bookstore/
11.8 Students’ Union The Students’ Union provides a number of services to UCD students, from shops to free entertainment. All registered UCD students automatically become members of the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union Handbook is distributed to students during the first weeks of term and is also available at www.ucdsu.ie. It gives further details on the services provided and advice on how to cope with various problems you might encounter. The Students’ Union runs events on a weekly basis, including gigs, discos and special events. One of their main events is The Freshers’ Ball, Ireland’s biggest student event. The Union also offers advisory services in education, welfare, employment and accommodation matters as well as a counselling service. Its newspaper, the University Observer, is a regular publication distributed free of charge to students. The Student Union offices are located in the Student Centre. The contact telephone number for the Students’ Union is 716 3108. For further information on the Students’ Union including contact details for all Student Officers visit www.ucdsu.ie
11.9 Students’ Club Central to a student’s social life in university is the Students’ Club which runs regular events and provides a games, bar and video service. It’s located beside the main restaurant on the Belfield campus. It is run by a committee of students and staff elected by the student body, and all profits go directly to providing student services. Snacks are also available here throughout the day.
11.10 Students’ Union Shop The main shop is located on the ground floor of the Library Building, with smaller shops in the Science and Engineering buildings and the Student Centre. The shops sell drinks, snacks and newspapers.
11.11 Buildings and Services The Buildings and Services department operates reception desks (called Services) in buildings on Belfield and Blackrock campuses. The Services Desks provide information on location of offices, lecture theatres, lost property, bus timetables, etc. They also provide advice and assistance on security. There is no Services Desk in the Tierney Building.
11.12 Post Office A post office is located to the rear of the ground floor of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre . All regular post office services are available and a postbox is situated outside the post office as well as near the Library Building.
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11.13 Student Centre
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Due for completion by the end of 2011, the new Student Centre will revolutionise student life in UCD. In a single step, UCD will jump to the top of the league of Irish universities for oncampus, quality student facilities.
as new facilities for over 100 UCD clubs and societies. UCD’s large student media, which includes newspapers as well as a television and radio station, will also be housed within the building.
At the centre of the new building will be an Olympic standard, 50 metre swimming pool with movable floors to allow experienced and learner swimmers the chance to use the facility. The student centre will also feature a brand new gymnasium, dance studio and spinning classroom, all of which will be available to students. After your workout you can wind down in the sauna or the jacuzzi.
Once built, the new Student Centre will represent a massive expansion in the range of medical facilities available to UCD’s student population. The new medical centre will be located on the second floor, away from the main part of the building, to ensure the privacy of patients. A pharmacy will also be housed within the building ensuring that all the medical needs of the UCD students are met.
If you just want to relax without the workout, there will be a state of the art 3D cinema, screening the latest blockbusters as well as film classics and movie marathons. In addition to the cinema, there will be a brand new drama theatre and debating chamber as well
In short, the new student centre will provide a heart to Ireland’s largest university and provide for the needs of its student population. To keep up to date with the latest developments check us out on Facebook or visit our website www.ucd.ie/scentre
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11.14 Sports centre UCD has an excellent sports centre, located on the Belfield campus. The sports facilities at Belfield are among the finest in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sporting activity at UCD. It houses two sports halls, five squash courts, two handball/ racquetball alleys, saunas and a climbing wall. Other amenities are a sports injury clinic, staffed by doctors and physiotherapists, a sports shop and a sports café. There is also a fitness centre with top-of-the-range cardiovascular equipment, resistance equipment, treadmills, stationary bicycles and elliptical machines. A full range of machine and free weights are also available. Fitness tests are available on request. Outdoors, there are seventeen first class natural grass pitches (for rugby, soccer, Gaelic football and hurling), four natural grass floodlit training areas, eight synthetic grass floodlit pitches including the National Hockey Stadium, five tennis courts and a modern athletics track.
UCD sport clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play, and compete in sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level. Getting involved in a sports club is an ideal way to keep fit, learn a new skill, meet people with similar interests, as well as as provide a welcome break from academic life. With over 60 sports clubs to choose from ranging from team sports, adventure sports, water sports to martial arts, there should be something to meet your needs! See Appendix 6 for a list of sports clubs. ‘Get in Gear’ offers a programme of indoor and outdoor exercise for students as an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle. It aims to target the non-active students of UCD. For further information go to www.ucd.ie/getingear Information will be given at the start of term. UCD Sport has a comprehensive website detailing its full range of facilities and services including a latest sports news section. ww.ucd.ie/sport
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11.15 Bicycle Shop
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A bicycle shop is located on the Belfield campus, near the athletics track, where new or secondhand bikes can be purchased or repaired. A second-hand bicycle costs from €80 and a new bicycle costs approximately €180. Some of the bicycles sold in the bicycle shop can be resold to them when you are leaving Ireland (make sure you keep your receipt when you purchase your bicycle). Bicycles can also be rented on a daily or monthly basis.
UNICARE is a university service designed to enhance the security of property and the personal safety of students, staff and visitors on the UCD Belfield campus. The programme operates through the combined efforts of students, staff, the local Gardaí, Buildings and Services and various groups within UCD.
UCD BICYCLE SHOP Tel: + 353 1 716 1697 Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 10.00am - 2.00pm
11.16 Campus Garda (Police) The Campus Garda Office is located at the Services Desk in the Newman Building.The office is open from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A Community Garda will be happy to answer any queries and to help process forms such as applications for grants, passports, driving licences, visas etc.
Unicare
UNICARE red emergency phones are located throughout the campus. The emergency telephone number is 716 7999 (internal no. 7999). Services personnel provide vehicle and foot patrols on a 24-hour basis throughout the campus. If you are uncomfortable walking alone through campus at night, contact 1200 and a Services staff member will accompany you to your residence.
11.18
UCD Crèche
There has been a crèche on the UCD campus (near the Clonskeagh entrance) for 30 years. Located beside a beautiful woodland area, this one storey building has two large gardens at its disposal where the children explore, have fun and play games with their friends in safety. All staff are qualified childcare professionals and are supported with further education and training. It is university policy for the centre to give students first priority. For more information, contact the manager on 01 269 5143 or visit www.ucd.ie/creche
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The Career Development Centre offers a range of services and programmes designed to: • Enable students to make career decisions and develop career action plans. • Develop employability skills required for success in graduate recruitment. • Facilitate effective transitions to graduate study or work by developing effective CV’s, interview skills and techniques. We achieve our aims through a range of services and products, including:
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11.19 UCD Career Development Centre
• One-to-one career guidance at the Career Development Centre (check our website for opening hours and details on quickquery provision. • A Resource Room packed with information on career entry requirements, industrial/ employment sectors, graduate study, vacancy bulletins and reference books. • Weekly workshops on effective CV’s, going for interview, personal statements for graduate study (fixed periods during teaching weeks). In addition to activities at the Centre, the team is proactive in engaging students through, for example, • Recruitment Fairs • Career Week/Graduate Study Week • Lectures and Programmes Overall, the Career Development Centre aims to provide high quality information, advice and guidance services. Come, visit us at the Career Development Centre, Library Building, Belfield or go online to use our extensive range of resources and databases. UCD Career Development Centre Tel: +353 1 716 7573 Fax: +353 1 716 1159 E-Mail: careers@ucd.ie Website: www.ucd.ie/careers Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
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12 Events for International Students
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International Student Reception This reception is usually attended by over 600 students. It is a great opportunity to meet other international students as well as those from your own country. We would love to see you in your national dress!
Trips to the Irish Countryside The International Office organises various trips to the countryside surrounding Dublin. Trips take place to Newgrange, Glendalough or Trim Castle amongst other places. These generally occur in October/ November and February/March.
Christmas Lunch This is mainly for students who are not going home for Christmas and for those who would like to try some traditional Irish Christmas food. It usually attracts around 100 students. Details will be posted on the international website www.ucd.ie/international and around the International Office in early December.
Events for international Students
The International Office as well as clubs and societies at UCD organise events throughout the year. Make sure to take part!
International Students’ Society (ISS) Erasmus Student Network UCD (ESN) The International Students’ Society and the Erasmus Student Network are run by UCD students for UCD students. ISS and ESN organize events and activities each week during both semesters. The activities vary so that all interests are accommodated for. Events organised locally by the ISS include coffee time once a week, evening performance at the National Concert Hall, visits to the Guinness factory, Halloween pub crawl, Dublin Castle tour, Christmas party, table quiz, visit to Howth village, Jameson distillery tour to name only a few. They also organise trips to other cities in Ireland, including Cork, Galway and Belfast.
Freshers’ Week-Refreshers Day Freshers’ Week takes place at the beginning of the first semester. Refreshers Day takes place at the beginning of the second semester; students will have the opportunity to join clubs and societies. Societies will have stands in the Freshers’ Pavilion, located beside the Student Centre. During Freshers’ Week, there will be a range of activities run by all the societies, which are advertised on posters around campus. For more information on international events visit www.ucd.ie/international For more information on UCD events visit www.ucd.ie/events
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Clubs and societies
UCD is also home to the International Students’ Society and a branch of the Erasmus Student Network.
UCD International Students’ Society
There are over 100 clubs and societies registered with the Students’ Union ranging from sports to academic interests. You can join any of these clubs and societies during Freshers’ Week (second week of Autumn term). This is a very important aspect of student life in the college. The selection and variety of the different clubs and societies is huge, and no matter what your interests there will probably be a group that caters for you. There are many events going on every day to choose from - a match, a film, concert, play or a party. Joining clubs and societies is the best way to meet people in UCD - and most sports clubs cater for beginners. See appendix 6 for a list of clubs and societies. For further information visit www.ucd.ie/sportandsocieties.htm Some of the most popular sports club include the soccer club (with 66 men’s team, this is UCD’s biggest sports club), athletics, rifle, badminton, sailing and some more traditional Gaelic sports such as Gaelic Football and Hurling. Some of the most popular societies include the DramSoc, the Law Society and L&H (Literary and Historical Society) but also some internationally oriented societies such as the French Society, Chinese Students Society, Islamic Society or the Penang Medical College Students Association.
The UCD International Students’ Society organises social and cultural events throughout the year. It is open to both international and Irish students, with the aim of encouraging integration and creating an atmosphere from which all students will benefit. For details, photos and latest events information, visit their Facebook page (UCD ISS, International Students’ Society) or write to iss@ucd.ie
Erasmus Student Network UCD Erasmus Student Network UCD was set up in 2006 by Irish students and is a full member of the Erasmus Student Network International Organisation, linking it with 248 Universities in Europe. ESN UCD includes both Irish and international students in UCD. They organise Erasmus parties, language exchanges and sporting events. They provide information to Irish students wishing to study abroad and practical support to international students who arrive here in UCD. For details, photos and latest events information, visit their Facebook page (Erasmus Student Network UCD) or write to esn.ucd@gmail.com
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14 Transportation
Dublin Bus runs all public bus services in the greater Dublin area (including DART connection buses). Timetables of the buses serving UCD are available at the Services desk in the Newman Building on the Belfield campus and on www.dublinbus.ie
14.1 Buses from Dublin Airport to City Dublin Airport is 10 km north of the city centre. Aircoach, a private bus service from Dublin Airport to the city centre and destinations south of the River Liffey, operates two circuits. One circuit passes by the main entrance to UCD on the Stillorgan Road. This service departs Dublin Airport at the following times: 4.00am – 6.00 am Every 20 minutes 6.00am – 8.00pm Every 10 minutes 8.00am – 11.00pm Every 20 minutes 12.00am – 4.00am Every hour Another circuit Donnybrook.
serves
Ballsbridge
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The Aircoach route map can be found in Appendix 9. For full details, please see www.aircoach.ie
14.2 Taxis from Dublin Airport to City Centre
If you arrive in the airport after 8pm, you should take a taxi to your destination. A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs approximately €25 and an additional €15 from the city centre to UCD, Belfield. Taxi drivers may add extra charges for each passenger and for luggage. If staying on the Belfield campus, you should advise taxi drivers to enter the campus via the Fosters Avenue entrance. The student residences are signposted.
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14.3 Buses From City Centre To Ucd
Please note that Dublin Bus operates an exact fare system. The driver does not give change but rather issues a passenger refund ticket, which can only be exchanged for the money owed at the Dublin Bus office in O’Connell Street. Alternatively, you can purchase prepaid bus tickets in the Students’ Union shop and online at www.dublinbus.ie
14.4 Nitelink 46A
City Centre - UCD Belfield
39A
City Centre (Suffolk Street) – UCD Belfield
11/ A/B
City Centre - UCD Belfield (via Clonskeagh Road)
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UCD Belfield - Smurfit Graduate School of Business, Blackrock
Dublin Bus operates a night-time bus service called Nitelink, which runs from the city centre to the suburbs. The Nitelink fare costs €5. Although often noisy and crowded on weekends, these buses are safe, convenient and cheap and a good alternative to taxis. For further information on bus time tables and fares contact: Dublin Bus 59 Upper O’Connell St., Dublin 1, Ireland Tel: +353 1 872 0000 Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am to 2.00pm Web: www.dublinbus.ie
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14.5 Ferry Terminals
14.6 Dublin Bikes
Sea ferries operate between France and Ireland and Britain and Ireland. Dublin has two ferry terminals, located at the North Wall and Dun Laoghaire. Rosslare Ferry Terminal in Wexford and Cork Ferry Terminal have direct train connections with Dublin.
Dublinbikes is a self-service bike rental system open to everyone from 14 years of age. With 40 stations and 450 dbs (bikes), it enables you to travel through the city centre, commute and get out and about to enjoy Dublin city at your leisure.
The ferry companies operating to and from Ireland are:
All stations are equipped for Long Term Hire Card and 3 Day Ticket users. You can enjoy the many benefits of a Long Term Hire Card for just €10. A 3 Day Ticket costs €2. The first 30 minutes of use is free on every db. After this first half-hour, a service charge applies.
Stena Sealink Tel: Web:
+353 1 204 7777 www.stenaline.ie
www.dublinbikes.ie
Irish Ferries Tel: Web:
+ 353 818 300 400 www.irishferries.ie
Brittany Ferries Tel: Web:
+353 21 427 7801 www.brittanyferries.ie
14.7 Student TravelCard Students can avail of a reduced rate for travel on trains and buses once they have purchased a Student Travelcard. If you are enrolled full-time at UCD, you can purchase a Student Travelcard. The Student Travelcard costs €12. Application forms are available from www.studenttravelcard.ie or from the Student Travelcard office in the Library Building. Forms can be stamped at the Student Desk, Tierney Building when you show them your UCD student card. Please note that you must fill in the application form before the Student Desk will stamp it. You must also bring a passport photo to the Student Desk to get stamped for the Student Travelcard.
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Bus Éirean (Irish Bus) Irish Bus has a nationwide network of buses serving all of the major Irish cities outside the Dublin area. In addition, there is an interlink service connecting these major points to small towns or villages. Buses leave from and arrive at, Busáras (Central Bus Station), which is located in the city centre, near Connolly Station.
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) Within the Dublin area, the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART), runs along the coast from Howth in the north of Dublin to Greystones in the south. The times of the DART vary between every five minutes at rush hour to every half hour. The nearest station to UCD is Sydney Parade - the no.3 bus connects to Belfield.
www.buseireann.ie
www.irishrail.ie
Iarnród Éirean (Irish Rail)
Luas
Irish Rail operates services to all provincial cities from two stations in Dublin, Heuston Station and Connolly Station, both of which are located in the city centre. There are two classes, standard class (economy) and super standard (1st class). With a Student Travelcard students may avail of discounts on train journeys. You can also avail of cheap fares by booking online. www.irishrail.ie
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14.8 Travel within Ireland
The Luas operates two tramlines servicing Dublin city centre and suburbs: the Green line connects Brides Glen to St. Stephen’s Green. The Red Line connects Tallaght to The Point. Trams run every 5 minutes at peak time and every 10-15 minutes at other times. Please note that the Green Line and the Red Line do not connect. The Student Travelcard is valid on the Luas. www.luas.ie
Private Bus Companies There are also a number of private bus companies which serve towns and cities outside of Dublin. www.busstation.net/busuk/busire.htm
Taxis Taxis are available in all cities at hotels, rail or bus stations or at taxi ranks, which are clearly marked. If a taxi is ordered, there may be a pickup charge. Usually a €1 tip is given to the taxi driver.
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14.9 Driving Licence Obtaining a full driving licence in Ireland is a lengthy and complicated process. However, if you are from one of the countries listed below, you are able to use/exchange your licence for an Irish driving licence. The full list of EU/EEA and other states with which Ireland has an agreement and recognises full driving permits issued by competent authorities is as follows: EU countries and the following countries: • • • • • • • • •
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Australia Gibraltar Guernsey Isle of Man Japan Jersey South Africa South Korea Switzerland
Please contact your nearest Motor Tax Office for further information on exchanging/using your licence in Ireland. If you are not from one of these countries and you have a national driving licence or international driving licence, you are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of your temporary visit (up to 12 months). This can be useful for renting cars for occasional use. However, if you wish to purchase your own car, you must note that most insurance agencies will not recognize a foreign (non-EU) driver’s licence. In order to get car insurance, you must first get an Irish licence.
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Provisional Licence The first step is to get a ‘provisional licence’. In order to get a provisional Irish driver’s licence, you must first obtain a PPS Number (see section 15.9) and pass a driver theory test. The fee for the test is currently €35.60 and you can download an application form from the following website: www.dtts.ie/english/driver-theory-test Once you have passed the driver theory test, you will be issued with a Theory Test Certificate, which you will need to apply for your provisional licence. To request an application, send an email to motortax@dublincity.ie. You will then be issued with a provisional licence. Please note that on your first and third provisional licences you must have a fully licenced driver in the car with you. Documents required for provisional licence Birth certificate or current licence (Passport will also suffice) Application form Theory test certificate Eyesight report Two passport-sized photographs (signed on reverse) Current fee of €15.00
Full Driving Licence In order to get a full driving licence you must have a valid provisional licence and pass a practical driving test. You can apply for a test date at www.drivingtest.ie. The current fee is €85 and the average waiting time in Dublin is 20 weeks. The average pass rate is around 50%. A test date will be sent to you approximately 4-5 weeks before you are due to take the test. It is advisable to take a few driving lessons from one of the many driving schools in the Dublin area before you take your test. For further information on driving in Ireland, please see www.drivingtest.ie
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15 Living & Working in Dublin
15.3 Food
The official currency of Ireland since January 2002 is the Euro (€). The Euro is equivalent to 100 cent and coins come in 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2 denominations. Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.
If you are cooking for yourself, you will find all of the basic foods in the main supermarkets (Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Superquinn, Supervalu). Outlets of these supermarkets are numerous throughout Dublin and there should be one relatively near to where you are living. Tesco and Superquinn offer grocery delivery services.
The Euro can be used throughout the sixteen countries in the Eurozone which are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain. If you wish to see what Euro notes and coins look like go to www.gov.ie/ecbi-euro/notes.htm You can convert the currency of your country into Euro log on to: www.xe.com
15.2 Gardaí The police in Ireland are called ‘garda síochána’or for short ‘garda’, plural ‘gardaí’ (pronounced ‘gardee’). They patrol the streets on foot and in cars and are unarmed. They are very helpful and can be asked for assistance if you are lost, in need of directions or have encountered any trouble. There is a campus Garda office (see Section 11.15). The nearest garda station to Belfield is located in Donnybrook opposite the Bank of Ireland. For further information go to www.garda.ie
Emergency Number in Ireland
999 or 112
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15.1 Currency
Food may be quite different from what you are used to at home, however the bigger supermarket outlets usually stock a wide range of foods and there should be something to suit your taste. The supermarkets sell beans, rice, spices, etc. but there are also some good specialist food shops located in Dublin, such as the Oriental Emporium, 25 Sth. Great George’s Street and Upper Abbey Street, The Asian Food Store on Camden Street and The Runner Bean on Nassau Street. Halal meats are sold in shops around Kelly’s Corner, at the south end of Camden Street and in the shop attached to the Mosque in Clonskeagh. A great range of food stuffs particularly aimed at vegetarians can be found at Down to Earth Health Foods, Sth. Great Georges Street. Every Saturday a market selling all sorts of vegetables and organic food is run in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Lidl and Aldi are discount supermarkets which sell food for approximately 1/3 lower than the main supermarkets. The selection is limited and lines at the checkout can be long, but they are great alternatives to the main supermarkets. The closest Lidl store to the Belfield Campus is located in Deans Grange (take Bus 46A in the direction of Dun Laoghaire). The nearest Aldi is located on Parnell Street in the city centre.
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15.4 Dublin Social Life
Dublin is a great city to come and spend some time in. It is the cultural heart of Ireland and as such has lots of amenities including cinemas and theatres. It is also home to the Phoenix Park, one of the largest city parks in Western Europe. Temple Bar is a popular area in Dublin city, with many restaurants and pubs. This area is attractive for tourists and relatively expensive, however it is well worth a visit. There are other studentfriendly areas of the city where prices are lower. Rathmines in Dublin 6 is the traditional student area.
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Nightclubs There are also plenty of nightclubs in the city, including TriPod, NV, Dicey Reilly’s and Tribe (close to UCD). For a list of nightclubs in Dublin log on to www.dublinuncovered.net/nightclubs.html
Cinemas Dublin is well served by cinemas. The closest cinema to UCD is the Ormonde in Stillorgan. The Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar shows a variety of alternative films as does the Lighthouse in Smithfield and Cineworld and the Savoy cinemas show the latest films on general release.
Dublin has a strong theatre heritage and there are many famous Irish playrights. Theatres, such as The Abbey (www.abbeytheatre.ie) and Gate (www.gate-theatre.ie), provide a good variety of plays (an enjoyable way to improve your English). Many offer student discounts on production of an ISIC card.
Restaurants Restaurants range widely in price and there are many cheap places to eat, such as pizzerias & pasta restaurants. Restaurants specialising in noodles are very good value for money as well. There are also plenty of ethnic restaurants. Many Dubliners now make the most of ‘early bird specials’ which offer a limited menu for a very reasonable price.
Museums and Art Galleries Many museums and art galleries can be visited free of charge. The most popular choices and not to be missed while in Dublin are the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology (www.museum.ie), National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History (www.museum.ie) and the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History (www.museum.ie). The National Gallery of Ireland (www.nationalgallery.ie), Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art (www.hughlane.ie), Irish Museum of Modern Art (www.modernart.ie), Chester Beatty Library (www.cbl.ie), and Dublin Castle (www. dublincastle.ie) are also worth visiting.
Traditional Irish Music Traditional Irish music can be heard in many pubs and bars in the city. Johnnie Fox’s is in the Wicklow Mountains and receives lots of visitors. O’Donahues on Merrion Row is less often visited by tourists and so is a little more authentic. Several pubs also specialise in jazz and fusion music, while classical music is available at the National Concert Hall (www.nch.ie) in Earlsfort Terrace and at other venues. www.indublin.ie www.ticketmaster.ie www.entertainmentireland.ie
15.5 Publications The Event Guide The Event Guide is available in newspaper format and is free. You can pick one up in most shops, libraries and cafés.
The Ticket The Friday edition of the Irish Times newspaper has an entertainment section called ‘The Ticket’ which has full details of events for the week ahead.
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Theatres
University Events For university events, check with the International Students’ Society, the Students’ Union and on the notices around college. For a comprehensive list of restaurants, theatres, museums, and events, log onto: www.visitdublin.com
15.6 Mobile Phones You may want to buy a mobile phone when you come to Ireland especially if you live in the student residences. We would advise you to compare the cost of a ‘pay as you go’ mobile phone and a phone with a monthly bill. There are several mobile phone companies in Ireland including, O2, Vodafone and Meteor. Each company has several outlets in the city centre. You can buy credit for mobile phones in newsagents. Once you open a bank account you can also buy credit at the ATM or online using Internet banking. Phones can be purchased online and each website gives you a store locator. If you get a mobile phone, please don’t forget to switch it off during lectures/tutorials/ practicals. For further information log on to: www.o2.ie www.vodafone.ie www.meteor.ie
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Monthly budget for a student living in selfcatering accommodation in his/her own room in a family home: Accommodation
€ 450
Food
€ 300
Textbooks
€ 100
Monthly commuter ticket
€ 80
Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses
€ 250
Total
€1180
Monthly budget estimate for a student living on his/her own room in a rented house where the student is responsible for their own meals:
15.7 Cost Of Living The cost of living in Dublin can be quite high though it very much depends on each student’s individual needs. We have estimated a few scenarios based on individual circumstances. Please bear in mind that these are estimates only and that each individual will have their own financial needs based on their own lifestyle. On-campus accommodation must be paid in three installments but works out at approximately €560 to €675 per month.
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Accommodation
€ 500
Food
€ 300
Electricity (sharing w/3 people)
€ 20
Heat (sharing w/3 people)
€ 20
Textbooks Monthly commuter ticket Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses Total
€ 100 € 80 € 250 €1280
Here is a list of the cost of some every day items in Ireland:
Monthly budget for a student sharing a room with another student in private rented accommodation:
Milk (1 litre)
€1.22
Accommodation
€ 300
Loaf of Bread
€1.69
Food
€ 250
Butter (500g)
€1.80
Textbooks
€ 100
Sugar (1kg)
€1.99
Monthly commuter ticket
Coffee (200g)
€3.99
€ 250
Tea (160 bags)
€6.19
Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses
Coca Cola (2l)
€1.69
Total
€980
Big Mac Meal
€6.30
€ 80
15.9 PPS Number
International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration (on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science) currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland. This, however, is likely to change.
All employees in Ireland have a PPS number for tax purposes. If you are looking for a job you must apply for a PPS number. Applications are made through your local social welfare office. You can find where your nearest social welfare office is by looking in the Golden Pages directory under ‘Government Departments’ or call into the International Office for details.
EU/EEA Nationals
You will need to take the following with you:
EU/EEA nationals have the same entitlement to take up employment as that of an Irish person with the exception of Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, who need work permits.
Non-EU/EEA Students Non-EU/EEA students who meet the above criteria are entitled to work 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during the university holidays. The entitlement to take up employment ceases once your student visa runs out. Following completion of your studies, if you wish to continue in employment, you will need to switch to the ‘Graduate Scheme’ and then obtain a work permit. Although you may be entitled to work up to 20 hours per week you should not rely on having to work while you are here. Pursuing a course of study is very demanding and part-time work might affect your studies. You are also required by the Garda National Immigration Bureau to show that you have enough money when entering Ireland to fund yourself for the academic year. www.entemp.ie
Graduate Scheme
EU/EEA Students:
Living & Working in Dublin
15.8 Entitlement To Employment
Passport Proof of Address (utility bill in your name/ bank statement/letter from Student Desk stating your address)
Non-EU Students: Passport Garda registration card UCD student card Proof of address (utility bill in your name/ bank statement/letter from Student Desk stating your address) Letter from Student Desk stating you are a student in UCD The closest office to the Belfield campus is: King’s Inns Office 20 King’s Inns Street Dublin 1 Tel: +353 1 889 9500 Opening hours Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.00pm Thursday: 10.30am -4.00pm
Graduates of UCD are eligible to remain in Ireland for up to 6 months after the successful completion of their degree for the purpose of seeking employment. Graduates can work up to 40-hours per week during the 6 months after they have received their results. For further information and application procedures are available at www.entemp.ie
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Living & Working in Dublin
15.10 Employment Websites There are many websites which cater to specific searches for jobs. These sites will give tips on how to apply for jobs and help you to build a CV. www.monster.ie www.jobs.ie www.irishjobs.ie
15.11 Students’ Union Employment office The Students’ Union Employment Office provides listings of available part-time jobs for students as well as maintaining a file on employment law. If you are working, and encounter any problems with your employer or queries regarding the job itself, The Accommodation and Employment Officer will be able to assist in informing you of your rights.
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UCD Volunteers Overseas www.ucdvo.org UCD Volunteers Overseas has been established to offer students the opportunity for voluntary work in the developing world. Funds are directed according to need to projects identified by local groups, which will most benefit the community. Alone www.alone.ie Alone is a voluntary organisation which helps elderly people living in Dublin. St. Vincent De Paul www.svp.ie St Vincent De Paul is a voluntary organization committed to eliminating income poverty and offering support and friendship. There is a Vincent De Paul society within UCD. Students normally volunteer to help out with tutorials and homework clubs for schoolchildren.
Living & Working in Dublin
Volunteer Organisations
Irish Red Cross www.redcross.ie The Red Cross provides both emergency services as well as a variety of broadly based community services including youthwork and care for the sick and elderly. Simon Community www.simoncommunity.com The Simon Community is a caring and campaigning movement committed to combating homelessness.
15.12 Volunteer Work
Irish Refuge Council www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie The Irish Refugee Council works on issues pertaining to refugees in Ireland in the following areas: policy, research, legal, networking and assistance to refugees in Ireland.
Many students like to work in voluntary organisations during their stay in Ireland. The following websites provide extensive information about the organisations and tell you how to volunteer your services:
National Adult Literacy Agency www.nala.ie The National Adult Literacy Agency is a voluntary organisation concerned with the national coordination, training and policy development in adult literacy work in Ireland.
www.volunteer.ie www.volunteeringireland.ie
Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals www.dspca.Ie The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is Ireland’s largest animal welfare organisation.
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16 Language
Accents differ from one county to the other and even from one area of Dublin to the other. Initially it can be confusing. You shouldn’t expect to understand everything that Irish people say to you. If you don’t understand what someone is saying, or if you find a person is speaking too fast, just smile and ask them to slow down. There are so many words and phrases that Irish people use which can seem strange when first encountered. We often say ‘sure that’s grand’ meaning ‘that’s fine’ or ‘that’s okay’, some people will also say a ‘grand’ when referring to ‘a thousand Euro’ - it can be confusing!! We walk on the ‘footpath’ not the ‘pavement’ or the ‘sidewalk’, we go to the ‘cinema’ not to the ‘movies’ (although ‘movies’ is beginning to come into usage). ‘Cheers’ isn’t just for when you’re having a drink. It’s also an informal way of saying ‘thank you’. ‘Craic’ pronounced ‘crack’ is used a lot and can mean many things, including ‘it was great craic last night’ (it was great fun last night).
16.1 Irish (Gaeilge) Irish is a Celtic language which was spoken countrywide until the middle of the nineteenth century. Today, Irish is spoken in the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas and is an official language of the EU. It is not spoken very widely in Dublin though many Irish people are now taking a new interest in learning it.
Language
English is the common language in Ireland, although Irish is the first official language.
Bord na Gaeilge was established in UCD in 1997 to promote the wider use of Irish on the Campus. It organises Irish language classes throughout the academic year for total beginners, as well as informal social evenings with Irish traditional music and singing, weekend courses in the Gaeltacht and cultural courses. The first course for beginners runs from late September until December for 8 weeks. There are also courses starting in January and in April. If you are interested in applying for a place, please contact the Irish Language Officer. Irish language officer Clár Ní Bhuachalla Newman Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 8208 Email: oifigeach.gaeilge@ucd.ie
16.2 Useful Phrases Dia duit (‘Deea gwit’) Hello (when speaking to one person) Dia daoibh (‘Deea yeeve’) Hello (when speaking to a group) Go raibh maith agat (‘Gu rev ma ag ut’) Thanks (when speaking to one person) Go raibh maith agaibh (‘Gu rev ma ag wiv’) Thanks (when speaking to a group) Sláinte (‘Slawntya’) Cheers (literally, ‘health’)
16.3 English courses For full information on English Language courses, please contact:
An Lár (‘on lawr’) Centre (useful when you’re looking for a bus to the centre of Dublin) Fir (‘fear’) Men (public toilets in some pubs and cafés are marked in Irish) Mná (‘mnaw’) Women Slán (‘Slawn’) Bye Applied Language Centre Daedalus Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 7900 Email: alc@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/alc
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Appendices
Appendix 1 Colleges and Schools of University College Dublin
Appendix 2 The President’s Office at University College Dublin
Appendix 3 List of Youth Hostels/Budget Accommodation
Appendix 4 List of Estate Agents for Off-Campus Accommodation
Appendix 5 Countries who Passport Holders do not require visas to enter Ireland
Appendix 6 List of Societies in University College Dublin List of Sports Clubs in University College Dublin
Appendix 7 Useful Addresses in University College Dublin Useful websites in University College Dublin
Appendix 8 Useful Addresses and Websites in Dublin
Appendix 9 Maps:
University College Dublin Campus Map Dublin and University College Dublin map Blackrock campus map Dublin street map Aircoach Route Map
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APPENDIX 1 Colleges and Schools of University College Dublin in 2011/2012 UCD College of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science UCD School of Veterinary Medicine UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy UCD School of Classics UCD School of English, Drama and Film UCD School of History and Archives UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics UCD School of Languages and Literatures UCD School of Music UCD College of Business and Law UCD School of Business UCD School of Law UCD College of Engineering and Architecture UCD School of Architecture UCD School of Biosystems Engineering UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering UCD College of Health Sciences UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Performance Science
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UCD College of Human Sciences UCD School of Applied Social Science UCD School of Economics UCD School of Education UCD School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy UCD School of Information and Library Studies UCD School of Philosophy UCD School of Politics and International Relations UCD School of Psychology UCD School of Social Justice UCD School of Sociology UCD College of Science UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics UCD School of Geological Sciences UCD School of Mathematical Sciences UCD School of Physics
The President’s Office at University College Dublin President Dr Hugh Brady
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Registrar and Vice President Academic Affairs Individual to be appointed within the next few months. Vice President Development Ms Aíne Gibbons Vice President Research Professor Des Fitzgerald Vice President Students Dr Martin Butler Vice President Staff Mr Eamon Drea Vice President University Relations Dr Pádraic Conway Bursar Mr Gerry O’Brien Principal, UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies Professor Mary Daly Interim Principal, UCD College of Business and Law Professor Tom Begley Principal, UCD College of Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Professor Nick Quirke Principal, UCD College of Human Sciences Professor Brigid Laffan Principal, UCD College of Life Sciences Professor Maurice Boland Head, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine Professor Shane Ward Head, UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science Professor Bill Powderly Director of Strategic Planning Mr Tony Carey Assistant to the President Ms Ronnie Hayes
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APPENDIX 3 List of Youth Hostels/Budget Acomodation Prices start from €15 per night and weekly rates may be available. Abbey Court 29 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 878 0700 Fax: +353 1 878 0719 Email: info@abbey-court.com Web: www.abbey-court.com Abraham House 82/83 Lr. Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 855 0600 Fax: +353 1 855 0598 Email: stay@abraham-house.ie Web: www.abraham-house.ie Ashfield House 19/20 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 679 7734 Fax: +353 1 679 0852 Email: ashfield@indigo.ie Web: www.ashfieldhouse.ie Avalon House 55 Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 475 0001 Fax: +353 1 475 0303 Email: info@avalon-house.ie Web: www.avalon-house.ie Barnacles Temple Bar House, 19 Temple Lane, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 671 6277 Fax: +353 1 671 6591 Email: tbh@barnacles.ie Web: www.barnacles.ie Dublin International Youth Hostel 61 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 7. Tel: +353 1 830 4555 Fax: +353 1 830 5808 Email: reception@anoige.ie Web: www.anoige.ie
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Isaac’s Hostel 2/5 Frenchman’s Lane, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 855 6215 Fax: +353 1 855 6574 Email: hostel@isaacs.ie Web: www.isaacs.ie Jacob’s Inn 21-28 Talbot Place, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 855 5660 Fax: +353 1 855 5664 Email: jacobs@isaacs.ie Web: www.isaacs.ie Kinlay House 2-12 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 679 6644 Fax: +353 1 679 7437 Email: info@kinlaydublin.ie Web: www.kinlayhouse.ie Litton Lane Hostel 2-4 Litton Lane, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 872 8389 Fax: +353 1 872 0039 Email: litton@irish-hostel.com Web: www.irish-hostel.com Marlborough Hostel 81-82 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1 874 7629/7812 Fax: +353 1 874 5172 Email: mail@marlboroughhostel.com Web: www.marlboroughhostel.com
List of Estate Agents for oFf-campus accommodation Abbott Matthews & Co. 40 Dame Street (corner of Trinity Street), Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 679 2434 Fax: +353 1 679 2453 Email: info@abbottmatthews.com Web: www.abbottmatthews.com Christies Estate Agents 21 Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 667 00 99 Fax: +353 1 667 01 07 Web: www.christiespmp.com Dial-a-Short-let 80 Haddington Road, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 667 2541 Fax: +353 1 668 5911 Email: info@dialashortlet.com Web: www.dialashortlet.com
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Lisney 24 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 638 2700 Fax: +353 1 676 6540 Email: dublin@lisney.com Web: www.lisney.com Lowe & Associates 142 Lr. Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. Tel: +353 1 496 0844 Fax: +353 1 496 0501 Email: rathmines@lowe.ie Web: www.lowe.ie Also check the websites: www.daft.ie www.independent.ie www.let.ie www.myhome2let.ie www.letbynet.com
Dublin Letting Co. 89 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6. Tel: +353 1 490 6822 Fax: +353 1 490 6844 Email: info@dublinlettingcompany.com Web: www.dublinlettingcompany.com Home Locators 35 Dawson Street (opp Mansion House), Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 679 5233/679 5214 Fax: +353 1 679 2715 Email: info@homelocators.ie Web: www.homelocators.ie
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APPENDIX 5 COUNTRIES WHOSE PASSPORT HOLDERS do NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER IRELAND N.B. The list below is correct as at 21 March 2011. However, it is important to note that additions and deletions are regularly made to the non-visa lists. If in doubt contact Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Tel: +353 1 616 7700 and ask for Visa Section or check www.inis.gov.ie Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belgium Belize Bolivia Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Canada Chile Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica El Salvador Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany Greece Grenada
Guatemala Guyana Honduras Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)1 Hungary Iceland Israel Italy Japan Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau (Special Administrative Region) Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco Nauru Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama
Paraguay Poland Portugal Romania Saint Kitts & Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Seychelles Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Tuvalu United Kingdom & Colonies United States Of America Uruguay Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela
HONG KONG SAR (Special Administrative Region) A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity requires an entry visa for the State. Persons who are holders of a British Hong Kong Passport who have a right of abode in Great Britain do not require entry visas. Persons who are holders of a British Hong Kong Passport who have a right of abode in Hong Kong only do not require entry visas but they are subject to full foreign national controls in respect of registration, permission to remain, work permits etc.
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Applicants who are holders of Convention travel documents issued by EEA states should refer to Article 3 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (No.2) Order 2006 (Short visits only).
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List of Societies in University College Dublin Full details available from: Students’ Consultative Forum (Tel: +353 1 716 3100) UCD Chamber Choir An Cumann Gaelach Chess Club Arts Postgraduate Students Assoc. Civil Engineering Society Chemical Society Computer Science Society Christian Union Comedy Society DramaSoc Electronic and Electrical Engineering ELSA Engineering Society English Literary Society Film Society French Society Forestry Society Games Society German Society Glasgow Celtic Supporters Club Hellenic Society International Students Society Islamic Society Juggling Society
Kevin Barry Cumann (Fianna Fail) Law Society L & H Society LGB Society Mathematical Society Mature Students’ Society Mechanical Engineering Society Medical Society NetSoc Newman Society Outreach Society Politics Society Philosophy Society Photographic Society Psychology Society Physiology Society Racing Club Retrospective Society Science Fiction and Fantasy Society Soccer Supporters Society Staff Golf Society St. Vincent de Paul World Aid Society Young Fine Gael
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APPENDIX 6 List of Sports Clubs in University College Dublin Information and contact details available from www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/clubslist/
Aikido American Football Archery Badminton Basketball (Ladies’) Basketball (Men’s) Boat (Men’s) Boxing Camogie Capoeira Caving & Potholing Cricket Dodgeball Equestrian Fencing Gaelic Football (Men’s) Golf Handball Hurling Judo Karate Kite Kung Fu (Shaolin) Lacrosse Mountaineering Netball Ninjutsu Orienteering Pool & Snooker Rifle Rugby (Men’s) Sailing Snowsports Soccer (Ladies’) Soccer (Men’s) Squash Surf Swimming & Waterpolo Table Tennis Tai Chi Chuan Tennis Trampoline Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurfing Wheelchair Sports 78 Wrestling
Useful Addresses in University College Dublin Accommodation Office UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Email: residences@ucd.ie Admissions Office Student Desk Tierney (Administration) Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 1554 Email: studentdesk@ucd.ie admissions@ucd.ie Assessment and Logistics Unit (Examinations) Student Desk Tierney (Administration) Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 1554 Email: assessment@ucd.ie Fees and Grants Office Student Desk Tierney (Administration) Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 1554 Email: fees@ucd.ie
Student Health Service Student Centre, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 3133/3134 Fax: +353 1 716 3145
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Students Union Student Centre, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 3108 Email: su@ucd.ie Merville Accommodation Office UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 1034 Fax: +353 1 716 1154 Email: accommodation.office@ucd.ie Roebuck Hall Accommodation Office UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 1005 Fax: +353 1 716 1011 Email: roebuckhall@ucd.ie Glenomena Accommodation Office UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 1030 Fax: +353 1 716 1039 Email: info.glenomena@ucd.ie
UCD Graduate Studies UCD Research, University College Dublin, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 4044 / 4043 Email: graduatestudies@ucd.ie Fax: +353 1 716 4001Â
Belgrove Accommodation Office UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 8777 Fax: +353 1 269 7500 Email: belgroveresidence@eircom.net
UCD International Office Gerald Manley Hopkins Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 8500 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: international@ucd.ie
Blackrock Accommodation Office UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 716 8807 Fax: 353 1 716 8072 Email: blackrock.residence@ucd.ie
UCD Registry Student Desk Tierney (Administration) Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 716 1554 Email: studentdesk@ucd.ie
Proby Accommodation Office UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Tel: +353 1 716 8807 Fax: +353 1 716 8072 Email: blackrock.residence@ucd.ie
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APPENDIX 7 Useful Websites in University College Dublin Main UCD Website: www.ucd.ie UCD International Office: www.ucd.ie/international UCD Admissions Office: www.ucd.ie/horizons UCD Graduate Studies Office: www.ucd.ie/pgstudy UCD Fees Office: www.ucd.ie/fees UCD Assessment and Logistics Office (Exams): www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment UCD Registry: www.ucd.ie/registry UCD Library: www.ucd.ie/library Student Information System: www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb Applied Language Centre: www.ucd.ie/alc
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Useful Addresses in Dublin Bord Failte (Tourism Board) Baggot Street Bridge Baggot Street Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: 1850 230 330 Web: www.discoverireland.ie
Iarnrod Eireann (Irish Rail) Head Office Connolly Station Dublin 1, Ireland Passenger Information (incl. DART): Tel: +353 1 8366222/1850 366 222 Web: www.irishrail.ie/home
Bus Atha Cliath (Dublin Bus) 59 Upper O’Connell Street Dublin 1, Ireland Tel: +353 1 873 4222 Web: www.dublinbus.ie
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) 41 Morehampton Road Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 660 5233 Fax: +353 1 668 2320 Email: office@icosirl.ie Web: www.icosirl.ie
Bus Eireann (Irish Bus) Busáras (Central Bus Station) Store Street Dublin 1, Ireland Tel: +353 1 836 6111 Web: www.buseireann.ie Dublin Tourism Centre Suffolk Street Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: +353 1 605 7700 Web: www.visitdublin.com Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) Visa Section 13-14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: +353 1 616 7700 Web: www.inis.gov.ie
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Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Department of 13-14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: +353 1 616 7700 (10.00am to 12.30pm Mon - Fri) Web: www.justice.ie Garda Síochána (Police) Donnybrook Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 666 9200 Web: www.garda.ie Garda Confidential Freephone: 1800 666 111
Useful Websites in Dublin Irish Council for International Students: International Education Board of Ireland: Association for Higher Education Access and Disability: Information on Public Services: Government of Ireland: Irish Government International Directory: Tourism in Ireland: Irish Tourist Board: Information about each county in Ireland: www.local.ie Dublin Tourism:
www.icosirl.ie www.educationireland.ie www.ahead.ie www.citizensinformation.ie www.irlgov.ie www.ask-ireland.com www.discoverireland.ie www.goireland.ie www.visitdublin.com
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APPENDIX 9 UniversityBelfield College Dublin Campus Map Campus Map
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General Building Traffic Barrier Academic Building Pedestrian Route Residential Building Residential Building Vehicle Route Under Construction Under Construction
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APPENDIX 9 University College Dublin Campus Map B u i ld i n g In d e x
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A gnes M cGuire Social W ork Building (A rts A nnexe) 1 UCD A griculture and Food Science Centre 2 A rdmore House 3 Bank, A IB 4 Belgrove Student Residences 5 Bicycle Shop 6 UCD Bowl 7 Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) 8 Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology (CSCB) 9 10 Charles Institute for Dermatology UCD Clinton Centre for A merican Studies (Belfield House) 11 UCD Complex and A daptive Systems Laboratory (CA SL Block 8) 12 UCD Computer Centre 13 UCD Computer Science and Informatics Centre 14 UCD Conway Institute 15 Crannóg House 16 Daedalus Building 17 Energy Centre 18 UCD Engineering & M aterials Science Centre 19 Entrance House 20 Environmental Protection A gency 21 UCD Geary Institute (A rts A nnexe) 22 Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre 46 Glenomena Student Residences 24 Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Building (A rts A nnexe) 25 Health Sciences Centre 26 UCD Humanities Institute Ireland 27 Industrial M icrobiology 28 UCD James Joyce Library 29 UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies (W illiam Jefferson Clinton A uditorium) 30 M edical Bureau of Road Safety (M BRS) 31 M erville Student Residences 32 National Hockey Centre 33 National Institute for Bioprocessing Research 34 and Training (NIBRT) National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) 35 Newman Building 36 NovaUCD 37 Oakmount Creche 38 UCD O’K ane Centre for Film Studies (Observatory) 39 O'Reilly Hall 40 Our Lady Seat of W isdom Church 41 Pavillion 42 Planning and Environmental Policy 43 UCD Quinn School of Business 44 UCD Research 45 Restaurant 46 Richview Buildings Labatory 47 Richview Lecture Building 48 49 Richview Library Richview M emorial Hall 50 Richview Newstead Block A 51 Richview Newstead Block B (M ain Bld) 52 Richview Newstead Block C 53 Richview School of A rchitecture 54 Roebuck A nnexe 55 Roebuck Castle 56 Roebuck Hall Residence 57
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Rosemount UCD Science Centre (Hub) UCD Science Centre (North) UCD Science Centre (South) UCD Science Centre (W est) UCD Science Centre (East) UCD Sports Centre St. Stephens UCD Student Centre UCD Student Club UCD Student Learning Leisure and Recreation Facility Thornfield Tierney Building (Administration Building) UCD Urban Institute of Ireland (UII) Veterinary Hospital UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre W oodview House
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A ca d e m ic In d e x UCD College of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science 2, 59 UCD School of Veterinary Medicine 73, 74 UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy UCD School of Classics UCD School of English, Drama and Film UCD School of History and Archives UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics UCD School of Languages and Literatures UCD School of Music UCD College of Business and Law UCD School of Business UCD School of Law UCD College of Engineering and Architecture UCD School of Architecture UCD School of Biosystems Engineering UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering UCD College of Health Sciences UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Performance Science UCD College of Human Sciences UCD School of Applied Social Science UCD School of Economics UCD School of Education UCD School of Information and Library Studies UCD School of Philosophy UCD School of Politics and International Relations UCD School of Psychology UCD School of Social Justice UCD School of Sociology
Buildings under construction or in the planning stage are shown in Italics
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A rts Café Café Brava Elements Restaurant Insomnia Nine One One O’Briens Sandwich Bar Restaurant School of Law Café The Sports Café Student Club Café
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S e rv i ce s Bank Bicycle Shop Campus Bookshop Centra Supermarket Copi-Print Laundry Pharmacy Post Office Sports Centre Barber Student Desk Student Health Service Student Union Student Union Shop UCD HR
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Location Map APPENDIX 9 Dublin and University College Dublin map
St Stephens Green
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Sandymount
Ballsbridge Ranelagh Herbert Park
Dublin Bay
Donnyrook Merrion Clonskeagh Milltown
RTE Mast
St Vincents Hospital
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BELFIELD CAMPUS
Booterstown
Windy Arbour
Blackrock Mount Merrion
BLACKROCK CAMPUS
Goatstown Dundrum
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APPENDIX 9 University College Dublin (blackrock campus) map
UCD Blackrock Campus Walkways Roadways
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Oval Room Graduate School of Business Programme Administration OfďŹ ce 9. Blackrock Examination Centre 10. Charity Mercy Healthcare Centre
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11. Carysfort National School 12. Building D 13. Memorial Hall, Building E
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APPENDIX 9 Aircoach route map
A Academic Calendar Accommodation Admission Procedures Airocoach Applied Language Centre
F 21 23 4 90 69
B Bank Bicycle Shop Buildings and Services Bus
42 48 45 55
C Chaplains Cinemas Clubs Computing services Crèche Currency
38 62 52 44 48 61
D DART Dental Treatment Driving LIcence Dublin Dublin Street map
57 31 58 1 88
E Electricity 28 Emergencies 31 Employment 65 Employment office 66 English Courses 21 Erasmus Student Network UCD 53 Estate Agents 75 European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) 32 Exams 17
Fees and Grants Office Ferry Food
79 56 61
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Index
G Gardaí 61 Garda National Immigration Bureau 12 Garda (Police) Offices 48 Global Lounge 41
H Health Health insurance Health Services Hostels
30 32 32 74
I Immigration Regulations International Office International Student Adviser International Students’ Society Ireland Irish Irish Rail IT Induction
10 iv 37 53 1 69 57 44
L Language Laptops Lectures Library LUAS
68 44 21 43 57
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M Map Meningitis C Vaccination mobile phones Museums
S 82 33 63 63
N Niteline Nitelink
38 55
O Orientation
T 45 65 39 44 63
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Theatres Traditional Irish music Transportation
63 63 54
U Unicare 48 University College Dublin Campus Map 82
R Racism Registration Restaurants
40 45 62 52 47 78 iv 35 31 45 56 8 34
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P Post Office PPS Number Prayer Rooms Printing Publications
Services & Facilities Shop Social Life Societies Sports centre Sports Clubs Staff Student Advisers Student Health Service Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union Student TravelCard Study Abroad Support
39 15 63
V Visa Volunteer Work
11 67