Dublin

Modern campus in suburbs; good academics; uneven housing; need to apply early to secure housing. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enr: 22,000; number of Americans: 550
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stage 2 = Bates 200 level and above.

Modern campus on edge of city (easy commute via bus to city center); good academics with opportunities in the sciences; uneven housing; need to apply early to secure housing. Total enr: 23,000; number of Americans: 550.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stage 2 = Bates 200 level and above.

In city center, good academics; admission difficult in some fields; on-campus housing easier in Fall. IFSA program at TCD costs significantly more than direct enrollment (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enr: 15,500; number of Americans: 465.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Fall:--pre-session (5 ECTS) + semester with 25 ECTS; Spring:--30 ECTS; Year--60 ECTS; at least half the course load above the first year level. Need to pay particular attention to Fall semester exam schedule.

In city center, good academics; admission difficult in some fields. Best for the independent student. On-campus housing easier in Fall. Early application required: Fall by April 15; Spring by September 30. Total enrollment: 15,500; number of Americans: 465.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester -- 30 ECTS; Year--60 ECTS; at least half the course load above the first year level. Need to pay particular attention to Fall semester exam schedule. Scholarship opportunity for students studying STEM subjects.