Minimum mark 60%
Level Undergraduate
Language/s English
Agreement Scope Chemistry Departmental Exchange
Exchange Places 2 full year places for 2026/27
About:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, ranked 1st in Ireland and 87th in the world. It was founded in 1592 and its architecture was inspired by Oxford and Cambridge. The Trinity campus is located in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, and it ranks as the 35th most international university in the world.
Highlights:
Trinity College Dublin's alumni include the writers Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, the scientists William Rowan Hamilton and Ernest Walton, and the political thinker Edmund Burke. The university prides itself on its world-class research-led education, recognised in the fact that Trinity is the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 European Research Universities (LERU).
Trinity College additionally boasts a vibrant campus life, with almost 170 clubs and societies including several international groups.
Location:
Located in the heart of Dublin, Trinity College is seconds from the River Liffey. It is well-connected via the LUAS tram system on the green line, and to the DART commuter network at Dublin Pearse station. On the east coast of Ireland, Dublin is the best connected city in the country, with trains leaving to Cork and Belfast hourly. It also is a central point of Ireland's coach network, ferry services to Liverpool and Holyhead leave from the city's quayside, and flights across Europe and further afield depart from Ireland's principal airport. Ireland is a member state of the European Union (EU).
Courses / Modules:
Trinity College Dublin's module directory for Visiting Students is updated year on year and can be consulted online. Any questions about specific modules should be directed to the School contact details listed in the module directory.
Undergraduate visiting students may also take up to one Trinity Elective per semester.
Credit (Full-time Load per semester):
Trinity College Dublin uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to show credit values. 30 ECTS is the equivalent to 60 York credits, and 60 ECTS is the equivalent to 120 York credits.
Teaching Periods:
Term 1 teaching begins in September and ends in November, then winter exams are held in December.
Term 2 teaching begins in January and ends in April, then summer exams are held in April and May.
There is a Reading Week each term, and a Revision Week ahead of the summer exam period.
Language:
Courses are taught in English.
Accommodation:
Trinity College Dublin cannot guarantee accommodation in halls to every student, but students can apply for this between March and early May. More information about halls and other alternative accommodation options, including partnered providers and private lets, is available on Trinity's Accommodation webpages.
Students who have a disability or who are facing extenuating personal circumstances are encouraged to submit an 'Additional Needs Application' if applying for Trinity accommodation. More information can be found here.
Orientation / Welcome week:
Orientation Week for Visiting Students will take place from 8-12 September 2025, and the orientation week timetable will be posted online by August.
Support Services:
Student Services provide support ranging from IT, disability support, counselling, and access to sports facilities. Academic support can be accessed through the Library website, and College Health provides free access to GP, nurse, and psychiatric services.
Visiting Students are assigned an Student2Student (S2S) Mentor (an older student on their course), who can answer their questions about studying at Trinity.
Students can also go to the Students' Union to get advice about accommodation, welfare, societies, and other matters.
Trinity Global Room, staffed by a team of Global Ambassadors, hosts social, cultural, and educational events aimed at helping international students to navigate life at Trinity College and make friends. At the start of each academic year the Global Room hosts 'New To Dublin' sessions, which offer practical advice about living in the city.
Visas:
You may need a visa to study in Ireland if you are not a UK national. Detailed information can be found on the Irish Citizens Information online guide to visa requirements.
If you are a UK National you do not need a visa to enter Ireland, but you must register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) after you arrive. Trinity College will support you with this during Orientation Week. For more information on travelling to Ireland to study, refer to the Citizens Information online guide, and raise any queries directly with the relevant embassy/consulate.
Travel insurance:
If you are approved by the University of York to participate in this program, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries. You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange.
Health insurance:
Students travelling to the EU may be able to apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or in some circumstances a new UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which gives the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. You are strongly recommended to obtain a GHIC / EHIC if eligible. To check your eligibility and find out how to apply if you are eligible, go to the NHS page on Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC).
All non-EU students are required to have private medical insurance, which should provide emergency accident cover and should cover any period of hospitalisation. Trinity College's own Health Insurance scheme, Irish Life, is designed specifically for international students. The Trinity Global Room team can advise further if necessary.
You could be the first University of York student to study at and share your experiences of Trinity College Dublin! Please read the student experiences on some of our other sites as a guide.
Please note this is a new exchange, therefore the information below has been collated from that provided by students who have undertaken exchanges outside of Ireland, the host universities web pages and internet research. We recommend that students use this as a guide and conduct their own independent research.
Money and Banking:
Start with a digital bank like Revolut if you can’t open a traditional account immediately.
Once you have an Irish address and confirmation letter, open a traditional student account for things like receiving wages, paying rent, or applying for visas.
Avoid ATM fees by using your bank's own ATMs (e.g., AIB card → AIB ATM).
Use Wise or Revolut for fast and low-cost transfers from your home country.
Staying Connected:
You can buy a prepaid SIM card at the airport, convenience stores, or mobile shops.
Typical student SIM plan is around €15–€20/month
Paperwork and bureaucracy:
Bring essential documents (and digital copies) - passport, offer letter, vaccination records, proof of funds, health insurance, academic transcripts. You’ll need some of these for immigration, banking, PPS, GP registration, etc.
What I wished I'd known...:
Student housing is limited and private rentals are expensive and competitive.
Be wary of scams. Never send money before seeing a place or signing with a verified landlord.
Join clubs and societies early. It’s the fastest way to meet people.
Pubs aren’t just for drinking — they’re central to Irish student culture and often host live music, quizzes, and social nights.
Global Opportunities - Drop in and see us at Derwent College D/A/023, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 11-1pm
Follow us on Instagram: @GoGlobalUOY
Book a virtual appointment with one of our advisors here, or email global-opportunities@york.ac.uk for further support.