University of St Andrews

At a glance

Trinity College Dublin (TCD), the University of Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, ranked No. 1 in Ireland and 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. Located on an iconic campus in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Trinity has over 18,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across our three faculties – Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Engineering, Mathematics and Science; and Health Sciences. Trinity is ranked as the 8th most international university in the world (Times Higher Education Rankings 2021) and has students and staff from over 120 countries, making it a truly diverse and international campus. TCD students are taught by world-leading professors who are experts in their field. Alongside nurturing minds and ground-breaking research, Trinity provides a diverse, interdisciplinary and inclusive environment.

Established : 1592
Student Population : 16500
History : Queen Elizabeth I founded the college in 1592 as "the mother of a university" that was modelled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge, but unlike these affiliated institutions, only one college was ever established; as such, the designations "Trinity College" and "University of Dublin" are usually synonymous for practical purposes. Inspiring Generations - The Campaign for Trinity College Dublin

Rankings : #81 QS World University Rankings
Overview of Facilities and campus : Trinity’s bustling 47-acre campus is an oasis in the very heart of Dublin, a vibrant and safe European capital city. The University’s city-centre location offers students a unique opportunity to blend a rigorous academic programme with an unparalleled array of cultural, social and professional experiences. A wealth of museums, theatres, galleries, cafes, restaurants and historic tourist sites are located right on Trinity’s doorstep. The Trinity Library is one of the world’s great research libraries and you can find some of Ireland’s major research centres in the fields of arts & humanities, nanoscience, and biomedical sciences on the Trinity campus Trinity - an introduction

Website and links

Website : TCD Homepage

Study abroad page : Trinity International Webpage

Study abroad guide : Trinity Study Abroad Guide

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Trinity College, University of Dublin:

Please note that students in the School of English can normally only study at TCD for the full academic year.

This is exchange is only open to students on the following degrees within the School of History: History, Mediaeval History (single and joint honours) and Modern History (single and joint honours)

• English
• History

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Sep 2024 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to May 2025
2025/6
Semester 1 Sep 2025 to Dec 2025
Semester 2 Jan 2026 to May 2026

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : Course catalogue for the School of English.

For other subjects, browse the general course catalogue.

Course catalogue for the school of History

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : English: 1 full year place

History: 4 semesters or 2 full year places

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Dublin are available from Edinburgh airport, and from many other UK airports.

It is possible to travel to Trinity via public transport

Dublin is quite a compact city and fairly easy to get around on foot. The TCD campus is in the city centre. Dublin public transport

Accommodation

Trinity offers accommodation for study abroad students in modern, purpose-built student accommodation close to Trinity, offering ensuite ooms, common rooms, a gym, laundry facilities as well as regular student social events. Students also have the option to pursue independent accommodation, but Trinity encourages its study abroad students to accept Trinity-approved accommodation to avoid needing to search for a short-term lease on arrival. More information can be found through the Trinity Students’ Union Accommodation Advisory Service.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Useful information is available on TBC's Support Services page. Additional services are also available for International students.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.