ABOUT
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, Quinn School of Business
Gies Business Study Abroad
Overview of the University College Dublin
Established in 1854, UCD is Ireland’s largest university with approximately 32,000 students.
UCD is situated in Belfield, about 3 miles from downtown Dublin. The campus occupies a beautifully landscaped 350-acre site.
The Quinn School of Business is ranked as the best business school in Ireland.
Highly engaged locally, nationally and internationally, UCD’s vision is to be known around the world as Ireland’s Global University.
Overview of the area
Dublin, with a population of 1 million people, is the most populous city in Ireland as well as being the capital.
Dublin is the economic center of Ireland and has more green space per square kilometer than any other European capital.
Dublin has a vibrant nightlife and is one of Europe's most youthful cities, with an estimate of 50% of citizens being younger than 25.
Typical Program Dates
Fall Semester
Orientation: Early September
Semester Dates: Mid September - Early December
Revision: Mid December
Exams: Mid - Late December
Spring Semester
Orientation: Mid January
Semester Dates: Late January - Late April
Break: Mid March (1 week)
Exams: May
Cost Comparison
The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is higher than the median cost.
The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is higher.
