Trinity College Dublin

Founded in 1592 and modeled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's oldest University.  Holy Cross students that choose to attend Trinity for the academic year have the opportunity to join the school’s full-time Irish and international students in classes across various disciplines. Located in the very heart of Dublin city center and just steps from the most iconic pubs in Ireland and the historic Temple Bar district, Trinity has an unbeatable location! Among its many famous alumni are Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Eamon de Valera, Mary Robinson, Paul Mescal, and Sally Rooney. This year-long program is kicked off with Trinity's semester start-up course, which is exclusively offered to international students. The course combines lectures and field trips to provide an overview of Irish history and culture. Trinity College is an ideal choice for students who want to experience living in a European city center while studying with local students. To excel at Trinity, students must be passionate about immersing themselves in a new culture and be self-motivated, especially when it comes to academics. This program is competitive- spaces are limited and will be awarded to the students with the highest GPAs (3.5 minimum).