UCD International Student Handbook 2012/2013

STUDENT HANDBOOK UCD INTERNATIONAL

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WELCOMEIt is a great pleasure to welcome you to University College Dublin, Dublin and Ireland.

As an international university, UCD offers many learning opportunities both inside and outside the lecture theatre. It is our sincere hope that you will take full advantage of these and become involved in the dynamic life of our university.

The staff in UCD International are here to provide you with the necessary support that you may require and will help to minimise any disruptions you may experience. If you need help, you should not hesitate to ask for our assistance.

Take time to experience life in Ireland. There are good rail connections to Galway, Belfast, Cork and other cities that will help you discover all that this island has to offer. Dublin is a cosmopolitan European city with a multitude of activities on offer. Enjoy exploring the city during your time here.

Finally, we hope that this practical handbook will help you to get to know more about life in UCD. Please read it and keep it for future reference during your studies. Our aim is to provide you with practical information about life as a new international student at UCD and as a new member of the wider Dublin community.

UCD International

COntaCt DEtaiLs: UCD International Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

tel: +353 1 716 8500 Fax: +353 1 716 1165 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ucd.ie/international Facebook: UCDInternational twitter: @UCDInternat

We wish you well as you begin your studies in UCD and we look forward to meeting you.

UCD International Team

Senior Management

International Relations

Student Support

UCD Centre for Study Abroad

Office Administration

senior Management

alex MetcalfeInterim Director of International Affairs

international Relations

Eve BrosseauInternational Relations Officer

student support shauna HughesInternational Student Activities Coordinator

Carl LusbyInternational Student Adviser

UCD Centre for study abroad

Enda CarrollStudy Abroad ManagerRegional Manager North America

sarah HoltNorth America Liaison Officer

Madeline MolyneauxBusiness Study Abroad Programme Manager

administration nicola DunneInternational Executive Assistant

Exchanges (Erasmus and non – EU Exchanges)

Catherine ConveryEuropean Programmes Officer

Ruth RedahanInternational Study Coordinator Non-EU Exchanges

Deirdre Healy International Exchange Assistant

Recruitment/Marketing

Yi BaoInternational Recruitment Manager (China)

Una CondronInternational Recruitment Manager (South and South East Asia)International Marketing Manager

Michael GarveyPre-Masters Coordinator

susan McalindenInternational Partnership CoordinatorRegional Manager Middle East

Lorraine WoodsInternational Communications Assistant

Olivia MossInternational Recruitment Assistant

Kate O’HanlonInternational Student Scholarships & Funding Coordinator

COntEnts Getting started 1. introduction 1

2. Categories of international student 3

3. admission Procedures 5

4. immigration Regulations 13

5. Registering at UCD 17

6. accommodation 21

7. studying in UCD 29

student Life8. UCD international student support 31

9. UCD Global Lounge 37

10. UCD international Orientation and Events 39

11. services and Facilities 41

12. student Health 53

13. stay Connected with UCD international 57

14. Clubs and societies 59

15. UCDVO 61

Dublin and ireland16. transportation 63

17. Living and Working in Dublin 69

appendices 77

index 96 This booklet is produced for information only. Every effort is made to ensure

that it is accurate at time of going to print. However, the University is not bound by any error or omission therein. May 2012.

Images courtesy of UCD Communications, UCD International, UCD Career Development Centre, UCD Media Services, UCD Sport, Sportsfile, Dan Hayden Advantage Point Photography and National Library of Ireland

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Introduction

iRELanDIreland is an island on the western edge of Europe, 480 km long, 240 km wide, and is a member country of the European Union. Politically the island is divided. The Republic of Ireland covers 26 of the 32 counties, and its capital city is Dublin. The remaining counties comprise Northern Ireland (capital city Belfast), which is part of the United Kingdom.

Dublin City Ireland’s capital is Dublin, a cosmopolitan, Georgian city of approximately one million people. As a capital city, Dublin offers a great variety of amenities, including theatres, cinemas and parks. There are train and bus links to cities and towns throughout Ireland including Belfast in Northern Ireland, Galway in the west of Ireland and Cork in the south. There are excellent air links to European capitals from Dublin and flight time to London is approximately 1 hour.

UCDUniversity College Dublin is Ireland’s largest and most richly diversified university. The University provides a broad range of Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in subjects grouped into seven colleges (College of Agriculture, College of Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Arts and Celtic Studies, College of Business and Law, College of Engineering and Architecture, College of Health Sciences and College of Human Sciences and Science). UCD traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated “The Idea of a University”. Since then, the university has played a central role in Ireland’s advancement as a dynamic and highly successful European state and has established a long and distinguished tradition of service to scholarship and the Irish and international community.

Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university of over 24,000 students (including almost 5,000 international students) situated on a spacious and leafy campus 5 km to the south of Dublin city centre. For students, both Irish and international, it is a supportive and stimulating environment in which to spend a period of intellectual and personal development. UCD offers a lively campus community in which to live and study. The university has modern buildings and first-class academic and sporting facilities. UCD has a busy extracurricular life and students are encouraged to become actively involved in the wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities available. UCD also has comprehensive student support services, including a student health centre, student advisers, counselling, and a career development centre.

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In UCD we have a number of different categories of international student. The first step to finding your way around UCD is to know to which category you belong. If in doubt about which category of student you belong to, please ask your coordinator or UCD International.

You are undertaking your entire Bachelor’s degree at UCD (e.g. BA, BComm, BSc).

You are a graduate (postgraduate) student if you are undertaking a Higher Diploma, Master or PhD degree at UCD.

You are a Pre-Masters student if you are undertaking one of the UCD Pre Masters programmes on the UCD Belfield campus.

You are a UCD ISC student if you are studying one of the International Foundation Year or Pre Masters programmes in the UCD International Study Centre which is located in the city centre.

You are an Erasmus student if you come from a EUROPEAN university with whom we have a bilateral exchange agreement for a study period of one or two semesters.

You are a non-EU exchange student if you come from a non-EU university with whom we have a bilateral exchange agreement for a study period of one or two semesters. You should check with your home university to determine if we have an exchange agreement in place, or whether you are a ‘study abroad student’ at UCD. If we do not have an exchange agreement in place, you are likely to be a study abroad student or a visiting/occasional student.

You are a study abroad student if you are from North America and your university does not have a bilateral exchange agreement with UCD (see above).

There are a number of categories of ‘visiting/occasional students’. Sometimes visiting students are doing a project at their home university and are carrying out research at UCD for a short period of time. Other times visiting students are from a non-partner university and are enrolled at UCD for a year or a semester (limited schools offer this option, please see page 9 for information).

‘FULL-DEGREE’ UnDERGRaDUatE stUDEnts

‘GRaDUatE’ OR ‘POstGRaDUatE’ stUDEnts

PRE-MastERs stUDEnts

UCD intERnatiOnaL stUDY CEntRE stUDEnts (isC)

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‘nOn-EU EXCHanGE’ stUDEnts

‘stUDY aBROaD’ stUDEnts

‘VisitinG/OCCasiOnaL’ stUDEnts

Categories of International Student

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Admission Procedures

3.1 Undergraduate StudentsThe Admissions Office in UCD is responsible for the admission of all students, including international students, to undergraduate full degree programmes.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE Student Desk, Tierney Building University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland tel: +353 1 716 1555 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/horizons

3.2 Graduate StudentsAll applications for admission to graduate courses are made online. Please see www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies

Alternatively you can contact UCD Graduate Studies.

UCD GRADUATE STUDIESUCD Graduate Studies Tierney Building Rm 014 Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland tel: +353 1 716 4043 Fax: +353 1 716 4001 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies

If you have any questions about applying for UCD undergraduate or graduate programmes please contact the UCD International Recruitment Assistant.

Olivia Moss International Recruitment Assistant UCD International Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland tel: +353 1 716 8452 Fax: + 353 1 716 1165 Email: [email protected]

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3.3 Erasmus StudentsWe only accept Erasmus students from universities with which we have bilateral agreements. Check with your own university to see if this is the case, and please note that we do not accept ‘free movers’ under the Erasmus programme. Our website contains a list of our partner universities.

www.ucd.ie/international

www.facebook.com/UCDExchanges

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Check with your home International Office or academic department for information on the application process for an Erasmus exchange.

2. Once you have been nominated by your home university, go to www.ucd.ie/international and follow the instructions to apply online at UCD. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International by email.

CHOOsinG MODULEsInstructions for choosing modules will be provided by UCD International during the summer months. It is possible that not all of your course choices will be available or considered suitable by the UCD academic coordinator. It is important to note that, while every effort will be made to ensure that chosen courses are available, occasionally courses may have to be changed or omitted. Because of this, some flexibility on the part of incoming students is required. We will, however, do our best to ensure that you are informed in advance whether or not it will be possible for you to take certain courses. There will be an opportunity to make any necessary changes to your choice on arrival at UCD.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS DEADLINES31 May 2012 full year/autumn semester1 november 2012 second term/spring semester students

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aCaDEMiC COORDinatORsEach Erasmus exchange in which UCD is involved will have an academic coordinator in UCD. The name of your UCD coordinator is available from the UCD International website. You should have this name for reference in any correspondence with UCD International. Any academic queries may be addressed to the academic coordinator directly.

PROGRaMME COORDinatORsIf you have queries that are not related to courses, please contact one of the coordinators below.

BUsinEssMs. Deirdre Linehan-O’BrienUCD Quinn School of BusinessUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 4729Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

LaWMs. Claire O’shea Programme Office, School of Law University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland tel: + 353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: [email protected]

aLL OtHER stUDEnts Ms. Catherine ConveryUCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8491Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Deirdre HealyUCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8542Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

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3.4 Non-EU Exchange StudentsUCD has exchange agreements with a large number of universities from outside of the European Union. You can check with your home International Office to see if your university has such an agreement with UCD. Our website also contains a list of our partner universities.


www.facebook.com/UCDExchanges

PROGRaMME COORDinatORIf you have any queries please contact one of the coordinators below.

aLL OtHER stUDEntsMs. Ruth RedahanUCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8471Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Deirdre HealyUCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8542Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

BUsinEss Ms. Esther sanzUCD Quinn School of BusinessUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 4750Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

LaWMs. Claire O’shea Programme Office, School of Law University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland tel: + 353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: [email protected]

ONLINE APPLICATIONS DEADLINES31 May 2012 full year/autumn semester1 november 2012 second term/spring semester students

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Check with your home International Office/academic department for information on the application process for going on exchange.

2. Once you have been nominated by your home university, you will receive instructions on how to complete your application at UCD. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International.

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3.5 Visiting/occasional fee-paying studentsSome schools and colleges accept visiting/occasional fee-paying students for one semester or academic year.

Please note that the schools of Medicine, Medical Science and Law do not accept visiting/occasional fee-paying students. For information and application procedures, please contact the coordinator directly.

aGRiCULtURE, FOOD anD nUtRitiOnMs. Claudia schmidRoom 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: [email protected]

sCiEnCEMs. Joanna LongUCD Agriculture & Food Science CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 2365/2356Fax: +353 1 716 2439Email: [email protected] [email protected]

BUsinEssMs. Esther sanzUCD Quinn School of Business University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 4750Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

EnGinEERinG/aRCHitECtURE LanDsCaPE aRCHitECtUREMs. sue PhilpottProgramme OfficeEngineering & Materials Science Centre, University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 1864Fax: +353 1 716 1155Email: [email protected]

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3.6 Study Abroad StudentsNorth American students who are fee-paying and studying at UCD for a semester or a year should contact the following for information on the UCD Study Abroad programmes and application procedures.

Ms. Madeline MolyneauxBusiness Study Abroad Programme ManagerCentre for Study AbroadQuinn School of BusinessUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 4710Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

Ms. shauna HughesInternational Student Activities CoordinatorInternational OfficeGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8443Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Enda CarrollManager, Regional Manager North AmericaCentre for Study AbroadUCD International Gerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8544Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. sarah HoltNorth America Liaison OfficerCentre for Study AbroadUCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 8469Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

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UCD CEntRE FOR stUDY aBROaD aRts, CELtiC stUDiEs & HUMan sCiEnCEs Ms. sarah Holt Centre for Study AbroadGerard Manley Hopkins Centretel: +353 1 716 8469Fax: +353 1 283 1165Email: [email protected]

aGRiCULtURE, FOOD anD nUtRitiOnMs. Claudia schmidRoom 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicinetel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: [email protected]

BUsinEssMs Madeline MolyneauxBusiness Study Abroad Programme Manager Centre for Study Abroad Quinn School of Business tel: +353 1 716 4710 Fax: +353 1 716 4759 Email: [email protected]

CLintOn institUtE FOR aMERiCan stUDiEsMs. Catherine CareyUCD Clinton Institute for American Studies tel: +353 1 716 1560 Fax: +353 1 716 1562 Email: [email protected]

EnGinEERinG/aRCHitECtUREMs. Joanne ReillyUCD Engineering & Materials Science CentreProgramme Officetel: +353 1 716 1864Fax: +353 1 716 1155Email: [email protected]

PRE-LaWMs. Claire O’shea Programme Office, UCD School of Law tel: +353 1 716 8342 Fax: +353 1 269 2655 Email: [email protected]

nURsinG anD MiDWiFERYDr. Declan Patton UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems UCD Health Sciences Centre tel: +353 1 716 6417 Fax: +353 1 716 6450 Email: [email protected]

nURsinG sUMMER sCHOOLDr. Declan Patton UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems UCD Health Sciences Centre tel: +353 1 716 6417 Fax: +353 1 716 6450 Email: [email protected]

PRE-VEtERinaRYMr. John Buckley Veterinary Medicine Programme Office, Veterinary Sciences Centre, tel: +353 1 716 6101 Fax: +353 1 716 6104 Email: [email protected]

sCiEnCE PRE MEDiCaLMs. Joanna Long Programme Office UCD Science Building tel: +353 1 716 2365/2356 Fax: +353 1 716 2439 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

sPORt anD EXERCisEDr. tara MagdalinskiUCD Centre for Sports Studies Woodview Housetel: +353 1 716 3439Fax : +353 1 716 3071Email: [email protected]

sUMMER intERnsHiPMs. Madeline MolyneauxCentre for Study AbroadGerard Manley Hopkins Centretel: +353 1 716 4710/8289Fax: +353 1 283 1165Email: [email protected]

For academic and further information on particular study abroad programmes, please contact the following:

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Immigration Regulations

4.1 Before Arrivalthe information below is valid at the time of printing. Up-to-date information on applying for a student visa is available at www.inis.gov.ie and we strongly advise you check this website regularly.

WHO nEEDs a Visa?

Nationals of all countries not mentioned on Appendix 4 at the end of the handbook will require a student visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland. For example, if you are a citizen of P. R. China or Saudi Arabia you will need to apply for a student visa before arrival in Ireland. Information on how to apply for your student visa can be found onwww.inis.gov.ie.

PLEasE EnsURE YOU REaD tHE ‘stUDEnt Visa GUiDELinEs’ DOCUMEnt BEFORE aPPLYinG FOR YOUR Visa.

You will also need to register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) once you arrive in Ireland (see section 4.2). Students who are nationals of visa-required countries should also note that Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. Therefore students who have obtained a visa for a Schengen country will need to apply for a separate visa for Ireland.

Nationals of all countries listed on Appendix 4 do not require a visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland. For example, if you are a citizen of Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, or USA, you do not need to apply for a student visa before arrival in Ireland. You will, however, be required to complete immigration formalities with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) once you have completed registration in UCD (see section 4.2).

All students are advised to carry proof of acceptance to UCD in their hand luggage. Immigration authorities may ask to see it upon arrival in Ireland.

Your first point for visa information should be the embassy with jurisdiction of your country or www.inis.gov.ie. However, should you encounter any problems with your visa application, please let the UCD International Student Adviser, Carl Lusby, know as quickly as possible and she will advise you.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISERMs. Carl Lusby UCD International Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre, and Room C2.16, Health Science Centre tel: +353 1 716 6632/8406 Email: [email protected]

IRISH NATURALISATION AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE13-14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2, Ireland tel: +353 1 616 7700 Web: www.inis.gov.ie

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4.2 After Arrival: Registration with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)

CitizEns FROM EU/EEa anD sWitzERLanD

It is not necessary to register with the immigration authorities.

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All non-Irish nationals who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at UCD. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €150 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash.

REqUiRED FOR GaRDa natiOnaL iMMiGRatiOn BUREaU Valid passport

2012/2013 student card

Evidence of financial support, e.g. current Irish bank statement showing your name and a balance of €3000*; a letter of guarantee from a parent or guardian indicating availability of sufficient funds to sustain you for the duration of your stay in Ireland; or a letter from your sponsoring body confirming financial status

A letter from the Student Desk (Tierney Building) indicating your student status, start date, the duration of your course at UCD and stating that fees have been paid. Study Abroad and Exchange students will receive this letter during orientation.

A receipt of fees paid, obtainable from the Student Desk (Tierney Building). Study Abroad and Exchange students will receive letters during orientation

Evidence of private health insurance**

€150 paid by Credit/Debit Card. This fee cannot be paid by cash

*Single semester students should check with UCD International about this requirement

**From January 2011 the requirement for private health insurance is being strictly enforced by the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

GARDA NATIONALIMMIGRATION BUREAU13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland tel: +353 1 666 9130/01

MOn. tO tHURs.: 08:00 – 22:00 FRiDaY: 08:00 – 16:00

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nOn-EU CitizEns:

Passport, birth certificate and entry visa (if applicable)

Private health insurance

Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the Undergraduate Admissions Office or CAO confirmation slip

Graduates: acceptance letter from the school which you are joining

Receipts for payment of fees or letter from your sponsoring body

EU/EEa CitizEns:

Passport/national identity card and/or birth certificate

EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) from your local health authority

Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the Undergraduate Admissions Office or CAO confirmation slip

Graduates: acceptance letter from the school which you are joining

4.3 ChecklistBefore you leave home, ensure that you bring with you the following documents:

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Registering at UCD

5.1 Registration Before attending courses you will need to register as a student, enrol in your courses, pay your tuition fees and receive a student card (UCARD). Your UCARD gives you access to all student facilities, including the residences, library, computer facilities, sports clubs and the student centre. It can be used to pay for certain services on campus such as purchasing food in the main restaurant, printing, scanning and photocopying, renting lockers and more.

You can collect your UCARD on campus during Orientation Week. Students will be notified in August of exact dates and locations of UCARD collection. All new students will be requested to upload a digital photograph. You can do this as soon as your SISweb access is activated. This photo will be used as photographic identification of you on your UCARD and on our student database. It is important that you upload your photo as early as possible. For further information and guidelines on photo upload please visit

www.ucd.ie/ucard

UnDERGRaDUatE stUDEntsAll first year undergraduate students must go online to confirm their attendance, complete module registration (where applicable) and pay any fees owed. You are responsible for managing your modules online before online registration closes. Information on module registration deadlines will be available online.

If you cannot access the internet prior to arrival at UCD, computers will be available in UCD for registration purposes. A help line is available for students having difficulties with the online registration at +353 1 716 1555.

Information regarding registration, orientation, academic advisory meetings, student cards etc. will be sent out by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

www.ucd.ie/students/regguides.html

UnDERGRaDUatE REGistRatiOn HELP LinE:

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GRaDUatE stUDEntsStudents must go online to confirm their attendance, complete module registration (where applicable) and pay any fees owed. For most taught programmes, module registration takes place online. For research programmes (Masters and PhD), module registration is done through your Graduate School or Programme Office. You are responsible for managing your module registration.

www.ucd.ie/students/regguides.html

PRE-MastERs stUDEntsThe Pre-Masters coordinator will manually register you for modules.

UCD intERnatiOnaL stUDY CEntRE stUDEntsUCD ISC students will be registered by the UCD ISC.

ERasMUs/nOn-EU EXCHanGE stUDEntsErasmus and non-EU exchange students also need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Your exchange coordinator will manually register you for modules. Full information about this process will be sent by UCD International in August each year, along with the letter of acceptance. This information will be sent by email only.


stUDY aBROaD stUDEntsStudy abroad students need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Study abroad students are pre- registered to their subject choices prior to their arrival at UCD and should consult their Study Abroad coordinator (see section 3.6) for more information.

VisitinG/OCCasiOnaL FEE-PaYinG stUDEntsVisiting/occasional fee-paying students need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Students are pre-registered to their subject choices prior to their arrival at UCD and should consult their coordinator (see section 3.5) for more information.

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UnDERGRaDUatE stUDEntsOnce you are registered as a full-time undergraduate student you will be enrolled to sit university examinations. Examination timetables are posted on the Assessment and Logistics Office website.www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment

Personalised examination timetables, examination results and other information regarding examinations can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web).www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

GRaDUatE stUDEntsCourse work for Masters degrees is typically examined at the end of semester one and in May at the end of the academic year, or in August. PhD and Masters theses are submitted directly to the Student Desk in UCD where deadlines for the submission of theses are available. Please ensure that your UCD registration is current or your theses cannot be accepted. www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/feesthesis_submission.html

ERasMUs/nOn-EU EXCHanGE stUDEntsErasmus and non-EU exchange students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. Full information about examination registration is provided during your orientation session. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web).www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

Examination results are sent out by post to your home address once transcripts become available. Make sure that your home address on SIS Web is appropriately updated.

stUDY aBROaD stUDEntsStudy abroad students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) at www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

Examination results are sent out by post to your home university once transcripts become available.

VisitinG/OCCasiOnaL FEE-PaYinG stUDEntsVisiting/Occasional fee-paying students must take UCD examinations or school-based examinations to gain credit for courses taken. All examination information such as personalised examination timetables, examination numbers and examination results can be accessed online by logging on to the Student Information System (SIS Web) at www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

Examination results are sent out by post to your home address once transcripts become available. Make sure that your home address on SIS Web is appropriately updated.

5.2 Examinations

EXaMinatiOn LOCatiOnsStudents should note that many examinations do not take place on the Belfield or Blackrock Campuses. Therefore students should ensure they know exactly where they need to go well in advance of the examination, and if in doubt, contact their coordinator as soon as their timetable is available. When an exam is scheduled for an off-site location, shuttle buses are available from the Belfield Campus to the examination location.

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Accommodation

6.1 ON-CAmpUS ACCOmmOdAtIONUCD has on-campus accommodation available for over 2,500 students in both halls of residence and three, four, five and six-bedroom self-catering apartments. However, places are limited and we regret that we are unable to guarantee accommodation to all international students.

The residential fee (rent) is per person for the whole academic year, payable in three instalments: 55% on or before the first day of license period; 12:00 3rd September 2012; 20% on or before 8th Jan 2013; and 25% on or before 1st March 2013.

Semester only students are not eligible to pay in instalments - the entire fees should be paid on or before the first day of the license period and will consist of the single semester license fee, utilities plus the €35 insurance charge.

Please see the residence website for payment breakdown

www.ucd.ie/residences/studentpages/fees201213

A deposit of €350 is payable at the time of booking. This is refundable at the end of the license to reside less the cost of any damage/ breakages or cleaning charges. All residences will also charge utilities of €388 and an insurance charge of €35. Students wishing to stay in Glenomena or Proby for 50 weeks will pay in 4 instalments with the 4th instalment due on the 24th May 2013. Please note that should a student vacate their residence during the occupancy period they will forfeit their deposit and rent.

Room bookings are made online through your SIS account and open from early June. For further information, please see

www.ucd.ie/residences

www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

MOVinG inIn 2012, rooms in the student residence will be available for occupation from 3rd September 2012 to 24th May 2013. If you arrive in Dublin before this date, you should make alternative arrangements (see Appendix 2).

Keys for rooms may be collected up until 22:00 at night from the reception desks. If you arrive after this time, arrangements should be made in advance with the relevant residence to collect the key of your room. If possible try to arrive between 09:30 and 17:00.

RatEsFees vary according to residence 38 WEEKs €3,880 - €5,430* 50 WEEKs €7,158* *plus utilities

ROEBUCK CastLE CatERED HaLLs Full Irish or Continental Breakfast and Dinner in a private dining hall for only €8.40 per day!

For up-to-date information on accommodation visit www.ucd.ie/residences

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6.2 InformatIon on the Student reSIdenceS

Virtual tour of on-campus accommodation in Belfield www.ucd.ie/virtualtour

MERViLLE UCD BELFiELD CaMPUsaPaRtMEnts 4/5 single bedrooms

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: Two showers, two toilets A kitchen and living area Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle

BELGROVE UCD BELFiELD CaMPUsaPaRtMEnts 3 single or 1 single/1 twin bedroom

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: One shower, one toilet A kitchen and dining area per apartment Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle

GLEnOMEna UCD BELFiELD CaMPUsaPaRtMEnts 6 single bedrooms

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: Each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) A kitchen and dining area per apartment hob, microwave, fridge, toaster kettle

PROBY HOUsE UCD BLaCKROCK CaMPUsaPaRtMEnts 6 single bedrooms

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: Each student has their own bedroom/bathroom Each student shares common kitchen/living area with 5 other students Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle

http://www.ucd.ie/virtualtour

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ROEBUCK HaLL UCD BELFiELD CaMPUsaPaRtMEnts 6 single bedrooms

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: Each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) A kitchen and dining area Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster kettle

ROEBUCK CastLE CatERED aCCOMMODatiOn

UCD BELFiELD CaMPUs

aPaRtMEnts 13 single bedrooms

EaCH aPaRtMEnt: Each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet) A kitchenette and lounge area Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle

aDDitiOnaL FaCiLitiEs Exercise room with rowing, cycling machines, etc. Coffee shop

CatERED MEaLs Breakfast & Dinner in a private dining hall

BLaCKROCK REsiDEnCE UCD BLaCKROCK CaMPUs180 single rooms Shared bathrooms

Shared kitchens, dining rooms and TV rooms Hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle

MUCKROss HaLL CatERED aCCOMMODatiOn

DOnnYBROOK

57 single bedrooms Common bathrooms Common dining rooms and TV rooms Microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle Full breakfast and dinner catered for in private dining room

stUDY aBROaD stUDEnts

aLL PROGRaMMEsEnda Carroll

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

ERasMUs stUDEnts

qUinn sCHOOL OF BUsinEss

Deirdre Linehan O’Brien Email: [email protected]

sCHOOL OF LaWClaire O’Shea

Email: [email protected]

aLL OtHERsCatherine Convery Deirdre Healy


nOn-EU EXCHanGE stUDEnts

qUinn sCHOOL OF BUsinEss

Esther Sanz Email: [email protected]

sCHOOL OF LaW Claire O’Shea


aLL OtHERsRuth Redahan Deirdre Healy


GRaDUatE stUDEnts

International graduate students should apply directly online for graduate campus accommodation on the SIS website.

UnDERGRaDUatE stUDEnts

Carl Lusby Email: [email protected]

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tELEVisiOnsTelevisions are not provided in the residences. Televisions can be bought or rented in electrical shops in the city centre. Students must pay the television licence themselves. A television licence costs €160 per year per apartment and can be purchased in the Belfield Post Office. You can also watch TV in the UCD Global Lounge. There are over 350 international TV stations available for students to watch.

FURnitUREEach student’s bedroom contains a bed. There is also a desk, chair, lamp and wardrobe. A duvet (comforter) and a pillow are provided; students must buy their own bed linen and towels.

PHOnEsThere are no phones provided in the apartments and most students purchase mobile phones.

6.3 INtERNAtIONAl StUdENt ACCOmmOdAtIONUCD has set aside a large proportion of on-campus rooms for international students. International students must check first on availability with individual coordinators before booking accommodation online.


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WEBsitEsThe following websites have advertisements for available accommodation in Dublin:

www.daft.iewww.independent.iewww.let.iewww.myhome2let.iewww.letbynet.com

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING AND SUPPORT OFFICE

Merville Residence Reception, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

OPEninG HOURs (aLL YEaR ROUnD)MOnDaY tO FRiDaY: 09:30 – 13:0014:00 – 17:00 Tel: +353 1 716 5772 /5773Web: www.ucd.ie/residences

If you have not been allocated a room in the student residences on campus you should contact the UCD Residences Accommodation Booking and Support Office for assistance or e-mail [email protected] Students can reference daily newspapers and telephone landlords/landladies from the office.

Alternatively, arrive at least 2-3 weeks before term begins in order to search for suitable accommodation. There is enormous demand for accommodation in the areas of Dublin surrounding UCD. The search starts in July and increases throughout August/September. Most rented accommodation is furnished, although the standard of furnishings will vary. Rents can range from €100 per week upwards for a room in a house being shared by 3-4 other people, excluding electricity and heating. A deposit equal to one month’s rent along with payment of one month’s rent in advance is usually required.

It is worth buying a newspaper and a map of Dublin. The Evening Herald is the best newspaper for off-campus accommodation advertisements. It is available after 12.00 in the city centre newsagents, but not until after 14:00 outside. When you find something suitable, call immediately - all good accommodation goes very quickly.

Students should note, however, that it is always advisable to view private accommodation in advance in order to ascertain that it suits your requirements. Students should not make any payments for a deposit and/or rent for private accommodation before arrival in Ireland. You should always view accommodation before signing a lease or paying any money. See Appendix 3 for a list of estate agents.

The staff in UCD International are available to advise you on the best options to suit your situation, but do not make reservations on your behalf.

‘DiGs’Another alternative is ‘lodgings’ or ‘digs’. This involves living in a family home, with the landlord/landlady and his/her family. You may have your own room or you may be sharing a bedroom with another student (slightly less expensive). Breakfast and dinner are provided. The cost of lodgings/digs for 7 days is roughly €135.

A list of lodgings is available on

www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie

tEMPORaRY aCCOMMODatiOnIf you plan to arrive in Dublin without having organised long-term accommodation, you should book temporary accommodation prior to your arrival. See Appendix 2 for a list of youth hostels and budget accommodation.

stUDEnts’ UniOn aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCEThe Students’ Union (SU), located in the Student Centre, also keeps a file on accommodation offered in flats, apartments and house-sharing. The Students’ Union Handbook contains advice on your rights as a tenant and the Students’ Union accommodation officer can help you during the year with any problems you might encounter with your landlord/landlady.

A newsletter giving an up-to-date list of available accommodation is printed at peak times during the months of August to October, and is available from the Students’ Union Accommodation Officer. This type of accommodation is usually self-catering, flat/house-sharing. Notice boards in the Library Building are used to advertise flat/house shares. Students should note that they will have to go and look at the accommodation advertised themselves, as the university is not in a position to make bookings on their behalf.

www.ucdsu.ie

tHREsHOLDThreshold, the tenant advisory service, also provides information and advice on your rights as a tenant.

www.threshold.ie

stUDEnts WitH sPOUsEs OR PaRtnERsIn the interests of keeping expenses and stress to a minimum, students with spouses and partners are strongly advised not to bring their families until they have secured a suitable place to live.

6.5 ElECtRICItyIrish electrical current is 220 volts (50 cycles) AC. The plugs most commonly used are 3-pin flat. As the Irish voltage is different to US/ Canadian voltage, if you are bringing electrical appliances, you will need to bring/buy a voltage convertor. Voltage convertors are available from most electrical stores.

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6.4 Off-CAmpUS ACCOmmOdAtION (CONt.)

THE STUDENT’S UNION ACCOMMODATION OFFICER

Email: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 716 3164

Available in the SU offices from August onwards.

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6.6 flAt-ShARINGThe essence of a successful flat-share is having respect for one another. Each person’s point of view is valid and it is important to try to understand a different point of view. Compromise is what it is all about. Remember you are here to study and get on successfully in your exams - this is facilitated by a happy ‘home’ environment, so making the flat-share work is in everyone’s interest.

PRaCtiCaL tiPsAll flat mates should get together at the beginning of their tenancy to work out the following:

Will there be a common fund for milk/tea/bread/cleaning equipment, etc or will they operate separately of one another? If operating separately it means that you ask whoever owns the milk whether you can take some. Don’t drain the last drop!

Electricity for residence accommodation is paid for through a standard utilities charge costing €388.

No smoking allowed in the student residence on-campus accommodation.

Overnight guests must be signed in as per overnight guests policy.

Who cleans up the common areas (presumably you will clean up your own room!)? Do you get together as necessary or take responsibility for a week at a time? What about dirty dishes, when are they going to be done - immediately, or when they are all piled up and there are no clean ones left?

Are you going to cook evening meals together? Perhaps you will set up a rota.

Talk about how you will organise guests. What about friends who smoke, can they smoke in a non-smoking apartment? How late can they stay, particularly during the middle of the week?

Television - are you going to rent one between you?

Have you different dietary needs/restrictions? Remember to respect other peoples’ requirements and come to some agreement concerning them.

If a problem arises, talk about it with your flatmates straight away, do not wait as it may escalate.

Some problems may occur, such as: music too loud; arguments about TV programmes; too many friends calling or staying too late; or people not doing their share of the cleaning/shopping.

If you encounter problems with your flat mates and you have tried to talk to them but have been unsuccessful don’t hesitate to mention it to your residence reception. Student advisers are also here to help you (see section 8.1) for contact details.

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7.2 lECtURESAs in most universities, teaching is done through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and laboratory classes. The precise mix of teaching methods varies from subject to subject, depending on the subject being covered and the size of the class. Lectures and tutorials are usually of 50 minutes’ duration, although seminars can be longer. In general, our study pattern involves less lectures than many universities provide, but much more tutorial and independent study. You should therefore be prepared to do extensive reading and develop a well-disciplined approach to library and laboratory work.

For full information on English Language courses, please contact: Applied Language Centre Daedalus Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland tel: +353 1 716 7900 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/alc

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7.3 ENGlISh COURSESYou must have the minimum standard of English language competence, as measured by international tests, to be accepted as a full degree student. However, to help you develop your English to a higher standard, the UCD Applied Language Centre provides general English courses (for a nominal fee) and examination preparation courses (for a commercial fee).

semester 1

First Year/Registration Orientation

Monday, 3 September Friday, 7 September

Teaching Term Monday, 10 September Friday, 30 November

Revision Saturday, 1 December Friday, 7 December

Examinations Monday, 10 December Friday, 21 December

Christmas Break TBC (www.ucd.ie/students/keydates.htm)

Examination Process Wednesday, 2 January Friday, 18 Jan 2013

semester 2

Teaching Term Monday, 21 January Friday, 8 March

Fieldwork/ Study Period

Monday, 11 March Sunday, 24 March

Teaching Term Monday, 25 March Friday, 26 April

Revision Monday, 29 April Sunday, 5 May

Examinations Tuesday, 7 May Saturday, 18 May

Examination Process Monday, 20 May Friday, 31 May

summer term Research Period

Term Monday, 20 May Sunday, 8 September

Graduate Exam Process (Final dates to be confirmed)

Timetables for undergraduate students are on SIS Student Web. www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

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International Student SupportWe, the UCD International team know that moving to a new country is an exciting experience for students, but also understand the challenges associated with such a significant transition. In order to help you settle in, we offer support and guidance specifically for international students, which complements the services provided by the wider UCD support network.

8.1 INtERNAtIONAl StUdENt AdVISERThe International Student Adviser, Ms. Carl Lusby, is available to assist international students with personal, academic or practical problems, from simple requests for information to more serious matters. She is also available for all types of immigration queries. All the staff of UCD International are available to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISER Ms. Carl Lusby UCD International Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre C2.16, Health Science Centre tel: +353 1 716 8406/6632 Email: [email protected]


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8.2 StUdENt AdVISERSStudent advisers provide support for all students during their university experience. Located in all colleges, student advisers work in conjunction with chaplains, student health and counselling, and academic/administrative staff to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Student advisers strive to:

Promote social, academic and personal •development of students.

Serve as a resource for students and staff •about student support services available in the university, such as the Student Health Service, UCD Chaplaincy, and the Students’ Union.

Provide an open-door policy: meeting individual •students and advising them on personal, social, or practical matters and where necessary, referring students to other team members, to the central support services or to the Student Health Service.

You can contact UCD student advisors in relation to personal, social or practical issues. From simple requests for information to more confidential and serious matters, they will give you the time and space to talk things through. For further information on the student advisers, see following page, or log on to:

www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers

Student advisers are here to help you make your time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible.

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Other Student Support: School of Computer Science and Informatics: Nikki Dillon, Student Support Officer, Room A1.16, Computer Science Building Tel: +353 1 716 2476 (part time during the academic semesters).

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agricultural science and Veterinary MedicineRos McFeelyRoom 046, Veterinary Science Centre

Tel: Email:

+353 1 [email protected]

arts and Celtic studies Aisling O’ Grady Room D001, Newman Building

Tel: Email:

+353 1 7168349 [email protected]

Business (Undergraduate) Kathleen Kiely Room Q020, Quinn Business School

Tel: Email:

Tel: +353 1 7164719 [email protected]

Engineering, architecture and Landscape architecture Colleen Blaney Room 325A, Engineering and Materials Science Centre

Tel: Email:

+353 1 7161875 [email protected]

Medicine, Biomedical Health and Life sciencesCarl LusbyRoom C2.16, Health Science Centre

Tel: Email:


social science, artsKieran MoloneyRoom G003, Newman Building

Tel: Email:


new ERa, UCD access CentreJennifer MurphyTierney Building

Tel: Email:


nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic imaging, Public Health, Physiotherapy and Performance scienceAnna FarrellRoom C1.19 Health Sciences

Tel: Email:


scienceAoife FitzgeraldRm. 121, Science Education and Research Centre Hub

Tel: Email:


Business (Graduate) and LawNadia ClarkinRm. E119, Smurfit Business School, Blackrock CampusRm. 127, Roebuck Castle, Belfield Campus

Tel: Email:

+353 1 7168953/8790 [email protected]

Mature Years studentsRonan MurphyUCD Access CentreG101, Newman Building

Tel: Email:

+ 353 1 716 [email protected]

Disability support Julie Tonge UCD Access CentreLevel 1, Library Building

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8.3 ChAplAINSThe university chaplains also act as student advisers. An open-door policy exists to enable students to seek assistance, especially in times of distress, illness and bereavement. There is particular attention given to students’ special needs at the beginning and the end of the academic year. Availability to students is seen as a priority at all times. The main chaplains’ office is situated at G002 in the Newman Building

8.4 dISABIlIty SUppORtUCD aims to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all students. If you have a disability and require assistance, please inform UCD International before your arrival. The Disability Support Service (DSS) works with students who require additional support. The disability officer works in co-operation with all colleges to include the needs of students with a disability in the provision of all services within the university.

Supports include the following:

Accessible accommodation•

Library assistance•

Assistive technology•

Materials in alternate format•

Learning support•

Irish sign language interpreters•

Note-taking service•

Alternative examination arrangements•

To avail of the supports provided by DSS, students are invited to register with the service as early as possible in the year. All students must provide adequate documentation detailing their disability. DSS will discuss with the student all the relevant supports and make appropriate recommendations. It is important to note that supports offered are in line with available funding and Irish best practice.

CHAPLAINS

Room G002 Newman Building UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 8372 /4789/8543/6495 /6639 Web: www.ucd.ie/chaplaincy

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Level 1, Library Building Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:00 tel: +353 1 716 7565 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/access/dss

http://www.ucd.ie/chaplain

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NITELINE

tHURsDaYs tO sUnDaYs: 21:00 to 02:30 MOnDaY: 21:00 – 01:30FREEPHONE 1800 793 793 (includes calls from mobiles and payphones)

8.5 NItElINENiteline is a voluntary student-run telephone listening and information service for students.

The volunteers come from UCD, TCD, RCS, NUIM, DCU and NCAD. Callers can talk about any problems they might have whether it is personal, sexual or study-related. Both male and female volunteers are available and all calls are confidential.

8.6 dIGNIty ANd RESpECt pOlICyWe do not tolerate racist language or behaviour at any level. If, during your stay with us, you feel that you have been subjected to any form of racial discrimination, please contact UCD International or your student adviser (see section 8.1) immediately.

8.7 pRAyER ROOmSPrayer rooms for Muslim/Islamic students are available in the Woodview Building opposite the Conway Institute on the Belfield campus.

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8.8 OthER SERVICESSome schools operate an academic adviser/mentor service. Graduate students can also call on their academic supervisors for assistance and guidance.

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Services & Facilities 9UCD Global Lounge

9.1 UCd GlOBAl lOUNGE

UCD Global Lounge opened in 2011 and is a relaxed space for international and Irish students to meet and hang out during their time in UCD. It is unique in Ireland and over 12,000 UCD students have used the Global Lounge since it opened resulting in it becoming the international hub on campus.

Students can keep up to date with news from home on the large screen TV or 12 smaller plasma TV’s with over 350 international TV channels including Sky Sports and ESPN. Wireless headsets are available for students to listen to individual TV stations also.

The Global Lounge is a dynamic, fun and energetic place to mix and mingle with your friends between and after classes. Why not play X Box Kinect, Giant Jenga or Twister or many other games that are available and the UCD student Global Guides will be happy to set up any of the games when you wish to play.

The UCD Global Lounge is designed for you and is a home from home so don’t miss any of our events and let us know if there are any events you would like to organise.

The UCD Global Lounge is open 7 days a week so no need to leave campus to catch up on news, play games or watch sports and movies!

Chinese New Year

Thanksgiving Dinner

Australia Day

St. Patrick’s Day

Iranian New Year

Spanish National Day

Oscar Party

Language Cafés

Irish Evenings

Story Telling

Salsa Dance Classes

Open Mic Nights

Student Society Events

Themed Movie Nights

International StudentSociety CoffeeAfternoons

International CareerSeminars

Table Quizzes

EVENTS

OPENING HOURS: (DURING TERM)

MOnDaY - FRiDaY: 09:00 to 21:00

satURDaY - sUnDaY: 16:30 to 21:00

For further information on using the UCD Global Lounge or to view upcoming events, check out our website and Facebook page.

www.ucd.ie/international/ucdgloballounge

www.facebook.com/UCDGlobalLounge

UCD GLOBaL LOUnGE Belfield campus map 46 D9

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UCD International Orientation and Events10.1 ORIENtAtION ANd INtERNAtIONAl StUdENt WElCOmEUCD’s International Student Welcome is part of the university’s general Orientation Week in September. An additional orientation session takes place in January for students arriving at that time.

All students are exploring a new environment for the first time, and it’s a great opportunity to make friends with both Irish students and other international students. For the 2012/2013 academic year, UCD’s Orientation Week and International Student Welcome will take place from Tuesday 4th September to Friday 7th September 2012. The International Student Welcome and Information Fair will provice information on many student support services around UCD.

Supplementary tours will introduce students to UCD and the surrounding areas. Study abroad and exchange students will receive their orientation schedule from their UCD programme co-ordinator. Full-degree international students will also have programme-specific events during orientation week. Students should check the main UCD Orientation website for details. Graduate students should contact their supervisor or their programme administrator for further information on course-specific events.


sUPPLEMEntaRY EVEntsAdditional events include a BBQ, International Student Welcome Reception, practical information sessions, library tours, computer induction courses, walking tours of Dublin and trips to the Irish countryside. The up-to-date orientation programme will be available at


The university-wide orientation programme will be available at

www.ucd.ie

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE: (PROVISIONAL)

MOn. 3 sEPt. 2012On-campus accommodation opens from 12.00 noon

WED. 5 sEPt. 2012

International Student Welcome and Information Fair

Walking tours of UCD

Shopping tours

Traditional Irish Ceili

Programme-specific orientation events

Movie evenings

tHURs. 6 sEPt. 2012

International Student Cafe


Shopping tours

Student card collection

Evening social events


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http://www.ucd.ie/international

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MOnDaY - FRiDaY: 08:00 – 19:00 (term)08:30 – 19:00(outside term)BREaKFast 08:00 – 10:00LUnCH/DinnER 12:00 – 14:30DinnER 16:30 – 19:0016:30 –18:30 (Friday)

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AIB OPENING HOURS:

MOnDaY, tUEsDaY, & FRiDaY 10:00-16:00 WEDnEsDaY: 10:30-16:00 tHURsDaY: 10:00-17:00

BANK OF IRELAND STUDENT STORE OPENING HOURS:

MOnDaY, tUEsDaY & FRiDaY: 10:00 – 16:00 WEDnEsDaY: 10:30 – 16:00 tHURsDaY: 10:00 – 17:00

11.1 REStAURANtSThere are a number of restaurants and cafes on the Belfield campus open Monday to Friday during the academic year. The Main Restaurant is located on the first floor of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre.

There are smaller restaurants located in the Science Centre, the Agriculture & Food Science Centre and the Student Centre on campus and cafes in the Sports Centre, the Newman Building, Quinn School of Business, Architecture Building, the Conway Institute and Health Sciences Centre. The main restaurant in Blackrock is open from 08:30 to 19:00. For more information on UCD restaurants, visit

www.ucd.ie/catering

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11.2 BANk SERVICESStudents are advised to open a bank account in Dublin as soon as possible after arrival. There is a branch of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) on campus and a branch of Bank of Ireland located opposite the main entrance.

ATM’s are located outside the Library Building, the Main Restaurant, AIB bank, and the Student Centre at the Belfield Campus.

To open a bank account you will need:

Passport •UCD student card•Proof of address (Can print this from your SIS Web account)•

aiB BanK Belfield campus map 4 C8

http://www.ucd.ie/catering

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11.3 lIBRARy

All registered UCD students are entitled to use and borrow books from the libraries. UCD has 5 main libraries: James Joyce Library, Richview Library, Blackrock, Health Sciences Library, Veterinary Library.

UCD has the largest open access library in Ireland which means students have free access to most of the books in stock. Library tours are available at the beginning of each academic year and staff are always available at the information desks to help students with queries.

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GRaDUatE stUDEnts

In addition to the normal borrowing rights at the library, graduate students in UCD may apply for an Academic Libraries Co-operating in Ireland (ALCID) card. This card allows students to have access and reference rights to the stock of participating libraries, including Dublin City University, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin among others. Applications are made at the Information Desk at any UCD library. The cards are valid for one academic year only but can be reapplied for annually. Undergraduates are not eligible for this scheme.

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OPEninG HOURsOpening hours vary depending on the library.

The James Joyce Library operates:MOnDaY tO FRiDaY 08:30 -23:00 satURDaY 09:00 – 17:30 sUnDaY 09:00 – 21:00

During exam periods, the library is also open for study purposes on Sundays.

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11.4 COmpUtING SERVICES

All students have access to high speed internet, computers and an email account.Look out for Stand Up and Surf PCs (SUAS) dotted around campus. They are Skype enabled and give you handy access to email and the internet.

At the beginning of your studies you will also be issued with a UCD student email account.

GEttinG staRtED

Throughout Orientation week UCD IT Services provide free 20 minute student IT Induction courses from the Daedalus building.

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IT Induction courses are designed to familiarise the new UCD student with all they need to know about:

LaPtOPsYou will find many laptop areas offering easy access to the wired and wireless network. All the main campus buildings are wireless enabled. Before using the network, laptops must be registered with IT Services, located in the Daedalus Building (Belfield). Note that laptop loans are available from the IT Centres. To find a hotspot on campus log on to

www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport

PRintinGYou can print to a printer in a computer lab. You must pay to top up your printing credit on your student card (UCARD). To buy credit, go to a print top up machine (Daedalus Building, Ground Floor, outside G6; James Joyce Library, 1st Floor; Health Science Centre, Ground Floor, B006; Roebuck Building, adjacent Common Room) and follow instructions. Visit their website for more information at

www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport

COPi-PRintThis is a printing and photocopying service located in the Newman Building, Quinn School and Blackrock campus.

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How to get help •Accessing the UCD network and •using your computer accountUsing the IT Services computer labs •Accessing software applications •Using UCD Connect •

eLearning•Laptop services at UCD•UCD Mobile app •Printing Services •Saving your files•

Any computer queries can be directed to the Computing

Services Help Desk

+353 1 716 2700or [email protected]

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11.5 CAmpUS BOOkShOpThe Campus Bookshop sells a wide variety of prescribed texts. (Only new books are sold here, see below for second hand books).

11.6 SECONd-hANd BOOkShOpThe Education Office of the Students’ Union is responsible for the running of the Second-Hand Bookshop. The bookshop is located on the ground floor of the Student Centre. Second-hand books can be bought and sold here or browsed online.

www.ucdsu.ie/bookstore

11.7 StUdENtS’ UNIONThe Students’ Union provides a number of services to UCD students, from shops to free entertainment. All registered UCD students automatically become members of the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union runs events on a weekly basis, including gigs, discos and special events.

One of their main events is The Freshers’ Ball which is Ireland’s biggest student event. The Union also offers advisory services in education, welfare, employment and accommodation matters. Its newspaper, the University Observer, is a regular publication distributed free of charge to students.

www.ucdsu.ie

UCD STUDENTS’ UNION

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Web: www.ucdsu.ie Email: [email protected] Phone: +353 1 716 3108 Fax: +353 1 716 3109 twitter: @ucdsu Flickr: ucdstudentsunion www.facebook.com/ucdsu

http://www.ucdsu.ie/bookstore/


http://twitter.com/ucdsu

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11.8 StUdENtS’ ClUBCentral to a student’s social life in university is the Students’ Club which runs regular events and provides a games and bar service. It’s located beside the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre on the Belfield campus. It is run by a committee of students and staff elected by the student body, and all profits go directly to providing student services. Snacks are also available here throughout the day.

11.9 StUdENtS’ UNION ShOpSThe main shop is located on the ground floor of the Library Building, with smaller shops in the Science and Engineering buildings and the Student Centre. The shops sell drinks, snacks and newspapers.

11.10 BUIldINGS ANd SERVICESIf you have lost anything always report it to UCD Services as it may have been handed in. If you find anything around campus, please bring it to the Campus Services Desk located at the lower ground level in the UCD Agriculture and Food Science Building, or Blackrock services desk.

11.11 pOSt OffICEA post office is located to the rear of the ground floor of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre . All regular post office services are available and a postbox is situated outside the post office as well as near the Library Building.

OPEninG tiMEs in tERM 09:30 to 13:30 and 14.15 to 17:30

OUt OF tERM 09:30 to 13:00 and 14:15 to 17:30

MaiL COLLECtiOn tiMEs 11.30 with the latest posting time being 16:00 Registered Mail and Swift Post mail must be in at least 15 minutes prior to collection.

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11.12 StUdENt CENtREThe UCD Student Centre and UCD Sport & Fitness are at the heart of student life in UCD. The recently completed extension provides students with the most diverse student facility in Ireland.

In the Student Centre, students can spend time in the state of the art 3D cinema where we will be screening the latest blockbusters and classic films. If you prefer, why not attend any number of great events in the new drama theatre or debating chamber. Within the Student Centre you can also find a 600-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, a new TV Studio, Radio Pod, Seminar Room, a medical centre, pharmacy, barbers, newsagents and a host of great places to eat or just chill out. There is also the UCD Club House bar, where you can meet friends to have a chat or relax and watch some sport on the big screens.

The newly completed extension also houses a number of top class sporting facilities, including; an Olympic sized swimming pool, a brand new gym, as well as dance and spinning studios. After your workout you can even wind down in the sauna or the jacuzzi. All of these facilities are available for students to enjoy throughout the year.

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FaCiLitiEsOlympic sized swimming pool

Sauna/Jacuzzi

Gym

Dance and Spinning studios

Drama Theatre

Debating Chamber

3D Cinema

600-seat auditorium

Meeting rooms

New TV Studio

Radio Pod

Seminar Room

Medical centre

Pharmacy

Barbers

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Olympic sized pool, cinema, debating chamber, dance studio, gym and more!

OUtDOOR FaCiLitiEs

Synthetic 5-a-side pitches

11-a-side synthetic pitch

Sand Based Hockey pitch(Also divided into 7-a-sidesoccer pitches)

National Hockey Stadium

Floodlit tennis courts

Synthetic rugby pitch

Synthetic GAA pitch/Fullsized synthetic soccer pitch

17 natural grass pitches,including the UCD Bowl.The UCD Bowl is homeground to both UCD RFCand UCD AFC.

inDOOR FaCiLitEs

Climbing wall

Multi purpose sports halls

One small hall (suitable fortable tennis/martial arts)

Four squash courts

Racquet/hand ball alleyand 2 brand new one wallhandball courts

Changing rooms

Studio & meeting room

11.13 SpORtS CENtRE

UCD sporting facilities are among the best in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sporting activity in the university. This is evident in the wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities available. The Sports Centre also offers a full programme of fitness classes including aerobics, boxercise, circuit training, pilates and yoga as well as the Belfield Barber and Café Sport.

Use of UCD’s sports facilities (excluding the natural grass pitches) are open to all students, staff, graduates and members of the public. Booking is easy, just drop into the Sports Centre reception. For queries telephone +353 1 716 2145 / 2185.

So why not get a group of friends together to play soccer, tennis or basketball, or come in and use the fitness centre. The choice is yours! For full details on all the sports facilities and fitness classes please log on to

www.ucd.ie/sport

Please note that during term time priority is given to UCD sports clubs in terms of booking facilities.

You don’t have to be a member of a sports club to use the sports facilities.

sPORts CEntRE Belfield campus map 65 E5

SPORTS CENTRE OPENING HOURS

MOnDaY - FRiDaY 07:00 – 22:00 WEEKEnD 10:00 – 17:30

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sPORts inJURY

Together with the international physiotherapy and rehabilitation group DBC has established a leading Sports Medicine and Chartered Physiotherapy centre at the Institute for Sport and Health. The focus is on exercise-based rehabilitation, supplemented by the expert skills of Chartered Physios and Sports Doctors; led by Liam Heavin.

UCD Institute for Sport & Health, Newstead Building, Block C, University College Dublin tel: +353 1 716 3240 Fax: +353 1 716 3250 Email: [email protected]

UCD GEt in GEaR

UCD International students are provided with an opportunity to try out a wide variety of activities in a non-competitive environment where the flexibility of the UCD Get in Gear timetable allows students to include exercise around a busy academic schedule. The UCD Get in Gear programmes are rolled out over a seven-week period and are offered to UCD students twice in the academic year (October and January). The programmes aim is to promote the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle while giving you a great opportunity to meet new friends here at UCD. The exercise activities will be delivered at three levels: Low Impact, High Intensity and Suitable for All to cater for a range of fitness levels participating in the programme.

For further information on UCD’s Health & Exercise Programmes see

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EmERGENCy tElEphONE NUmBER

+353 1 716 7999 (Internal: 7999)

11.14 BICyClE ShOpThe Belfield Bike Shop, situated at Belfield House, sells new and second-hand bicycles, cycling accessories, bicycle repair service. and bicyle rental.

tEL: +353 1 716 1697

11.15 CAmpUS GARdA (pOlICE)The Campus Garda Office is located in the Newman Building. A Community Garda will be happy to answer any queries and to help process forms such as applications for grants, passports, driving licences, visas etc. The local Donnybrook Garda Station can be contacted on +353 1 666 9200.

CaMPUs GaRDa OFFiCE OPEninG HOURs: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 13:00 to 14:00

11.16 UNICAREUNICARE is a university service designed to enhance the security of property and the personal safety of students, staff and visitors on the UCD Belfield campus. The programme operates through the combined efforts of students, staff, the local Gardai, Buildings and Services and various groups within UCD.

UNICARE red emergency phones are located throughout the campus. Services personnel provide vehicle and foot patrols on a 24-hour basis throughout the campus. If you are uncomfortable walking alone through campus at night, contact +353 1 716 1200 and a Services staff member will accompany you to your residence.

11.17 UCd CRèChEThere has been a creche on the UCD campus (near the Clonskeagh entrance) for 30 years.

Located beside a beautiful woodland area, this one storey building has two large gardens at its disposal where the children explore, have fun and play games with their friends in safety. All staff are qualified childcare professionals and are supported with further education and training. It is university policy for the centre to give students first priority.

For more information, contact the manager on +353 1 269 5143 or visit

www.ucd.ie/creche50

OPEninG HOURs: Monday - Friday: 09:00 – 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00

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11.18 UCd CAREER dEVElOpmENt CENtREThe Career Development Centre offers a range of services and programmes designed to:

Enable students to make career decisions and develop career •action plans.Develop employability skills required for success in graduate •recruitment.Facilitate effective transitions to graduate study or work by •developing effective CV’s, interview skills and techniques. We achieve our aims through a range of services and products, including:One-to-one career guidance at the Career Development •Centre (check our website for opening hours and details on quick query provision).A Resource Room packed with information on career entry •requirements, industrial/employment sectors, graduate study, vacancy bulletins and reference books.Weekly workshops on effective CV’s, going for interview, •and personal statements for graduate study (fixed periods during teaching weeks).

In addition to activities at the Centre, the team is proactive in engaging students through, for example,

Recruitment Fairs•Career Week/Graduate Study Week•Lectures and Programmes•

Overall, the Career Development Centre aims to provide high quality information, advice and guidance services. Come visit us at the Career Development Centre, Library Building, Belfield or go online to use our extensive range of resources and databases.

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UCD CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

tel: +353 1 716 7574 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ucd.ie/careers twitter: @ucdcareers Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucdcareers

OPENING HOURS: MOnDaY tO FRiDaY: 09:00 - 17:00

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Student Health

12.1 UCd Student health Service

The Student Health Service provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered students of the university.aPPOintMEntsAll consultations with doctors, counsellors and psychiatrists are strictly by appointment (except in cases of emergency). Appointments may be made in person at reception or by phone +353 1 716 3133/3143. Due to high demand there may be a waiting time of a few days or more for an appointment. The Student Health Service does not provide full 24-hour cover and students are advised to register with a general practitioner (GP) on arrival. A visit to a general practitioner off campus costs in the region of €50 unless you have a medical card (see section 12.2).

Please book a routine appointment for non-urgent problems or to follow up a pre-existing condition in advance. If you need to see a doctor urgently you should contact the Student Health Service in the morning to avail of our daily clinic for urgent appointments only. These appointments are designed to cater for an urgent condition and will be slightly shorter than a normal consultation. For further information, visit

www.ucd.ie/stuhealth

COnFiDEntiaLitYAll consultations are treated in strict confidence. No information is given to others without a patient’s permission.

emergency number 999 or 112

UCD stUDEnt HEaLtH sERViCE COsts€25 to see a doctor, €10 to see a nurse and €40 to see a psychiatrist. There are no charges for student counselling. For up-to-date information on costs, visit

www.ucd.ie/stuhealth

DEntaL tREatMEntThere is no dental service attached to the Student Health Service and dental care is not covered to a great extent with a medical card. Dental treatment is relatively expensive in Dublin and students are advised to have a check-up before they leave home. If dental treatment is required, please ask the Student Health Service for the name of a local dentist.

OPENING HOURS

MOnDaY - FRiDaY 09:30 - 12:30 14:00 - 16.30

Additional clinics in term by appointment only: tUEsDaY, WEDnEsDaY & tHURsDaY EaRLY MORninG CLiniC: 08:30 MOnDaY & tHURsDaY 17:00 - 18:30

HEALTH SERVICE POLICY ON EMERGENCIES

Emergencies receive priority and are dealt with immediately by the doctors and nurses during normal opening hours. Outside opening hours please contact EASTDOC or CONTACTORS (see contact details below) or go to the nearest hospital’s Accident and Emergency unit (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park can be used for any acute medical or psychiatric emergencies - 24 hour service).

EastDOC Tel: +353 1 209 4021 WEEKDaYs: 18:00 - 22:00 WEEKEnDs/BanK HOLiDaYs: 10:00 -18:00

COntaCtORs tel: +353 1 830 0244 (House Call Service - 24 hour service)

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12.2 health Services in Ireland

EU NATIONALS

Students from EU Member States in possession of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to public health services in Ireland. The EHIC card is available from the health authorities in your home country. For further information and information on your entitlements to healthcare while in Ireland, please see

www.ehic.ie

nOn-EU natiOnaLsNon-EU students are advised to obtain private health insurance in Ireland (please see Health Insurers in Ireland below). UCD does not arrange health insurance for students.

Non-EU students who will be resident in Ireland for a minimum of one year are eligible for public hospital treatment under the same conditions as an Irish citizen. Under this scheme, students pay €100 for a visit to accident and emergency and, if admitted to hospital, €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 for the first ten days. No further charges are imposed if a student is in hospital longer than 10 days. Students will not be covered if travelling to Northern Ireland or other EU countries. For more information non- EU students should contact their local HSE (Health Service Executive) for details.

www.hse.ie

Non-EU students staying less than one year must obtain private health insurance.

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HEaLtH insURanCENon-EU students are advised to obtain private health insurance in Ireland. You can purchase insurance in your home country, however you will need to ensure that it is valid in Ireland and in any other countries you plan to travel to. There are different levels of private health insurance available. Students are advised to read their policy documents carefully. Basic medical expenses insurance is available for approximately €120 from Odon Insurance Brokers. This insurance policy will satisfy the visa requirement for private health insurance and can be obtained before students arrive in Ireland. For more information on this insurance please visit

www.odon.ie/ucd

More comprehensive plans are available from one of the three main private health insurance companies in Ireland: VHI, AVIVA or Quinn Healthcare. Please note that in order to apply for a policy from one of these companies you will need to provide an address in Ireland and for AVIVA’s service you need to have a PPS number (see section 17.12). Also note that medical cover does not normally begin immediately with VHI or AVIVA. There is usually a ‘waiting period’ of twenty-six weeks. VHI offers a 10% discount to UCD international students and will usually waive the ‘waiting period’. If you are interested in this scheme, please phone VHI and let them know you are a student at UCD.

12.3 meningitis C VaccinationThe Irish Department of Health and Children has introduced a national programme to immunise everyone up to and including 22 years of age against Meningitis C. If you are within this age group we would advise you to get a vaccination against Meningitis C before you arrive. If it is not available in your own country you are advised to avail of it free of charge in the UCD Student Health Centre. Because meningitis can develop swiftly and in its early stages may be confused with colds and flu, we would ask you to note its symptoms. This is particularly important for those of you who will live with other students in either residences or apartments. The most common symptoms are vomiting, fever, severe headache, painful joints and stiff neck. As the disease progresses, the following may develop; dislike of light, disorientation, reduced awareness possibly leading to coma and development of red or purple spots on the skin that do not fade under pressure. If you suspect that you have meningitis contact your doctor immediately or attend the nearest casualty/hospital accident and emergency department.

HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

ODOnO’Driscoll O’Neil Insurance Brokers 17 Herbert Place, Dublin 2 tel: +353 1 639 5800 Web: www.odon.ie/ucd

VHi HEaLtHCaREIDA Business Park, Dublin Road, Kilkenny tel: +353 56 775 3200 or 1850 44 44 44 (within Ireland) Web: www.vhi.ie

aViVa1 Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2. tel: +353 1 850 71 66 66 Web: www.aviva.ie

LaYa HEaLtHCaREEastgate Road, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Co. Cork tel: +353 1 890 700 890 Web: www.layahealthcare.ie

Non-EU students are advised to obtain private health insurance in Ireland.

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Stay Connected with UCD InternationalWhy not enter the UCD International Blog competition during your time in UCD. You could win a prize and we will feature your blog on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages. Check out what our current students are blogging about!

Send your blog updates to [email protected]

UCDInternational @UCDInternat www.ucd.ie/international

Dublin has so much to offer including plenty of delicious cafes and restaurants to visit. Spending free time in Ireland is never an issue. Over the past few months, I have been busier and happier than I have ever been! - Brielle

the Cliffs of Moher were beautiful! Again, another must see sight when you come to Ireland. There was a little mini castle right on the edge overlooking the entire Atlantic Ocean! Amazing, amazing, amazing! - Stevie

Overall, i believe the MBa experience is enhanced outside the basic activities of lecturers, assignments, and group work. I was impressed and motivated by several of my classmates who invested themselves in club activities, special event planning, and work outside of the classroom. - Justin

st Patricks means a lot to the irish it is a celebration of ireland and everything irish. Dublin, proud to be designated as the European City of Science for 2012, used this theme for their parade this year. Different Irish counties each represented different areas of science (electricity, climatology, human biology etc) in their utmost creativity. - Hansaem

i am officially done with my first semester at UCD! Finals really weren’t as bad as i feared they would be. I feel good about the tests and now all I can do is wait for my results in January. It feels great to be finally done! - Marcella

We walked across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which is 75 feet in the air. It was so beautiful, one of the most beautiful views I have seen so far. At one point adele and i were standing looking at the bridge, the island, the water, the green hills and the cliffs and we could not believe how breath taking it was. -Callan

i wish i could talk all day about the priceless things i’ve experienced and the wonderful things i’ve learned. Studying abroad not only gives me a chance to learn about the places I go and the people I meet, but it gives me a chance to learn about myself and my own country, and those are invaluable pieces of knowledge. - Patrick


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Clubs and Societies

There are over 100 clubs and societies registered with the Students’ Union ranging from sports to academic interests.You can join any of these clubs and societies during Fresher’s Week (second week of Autumn term). This is a very important aspect of student life in the university. The selection and variety of the different clubs and societies is huge, and no matter what your interests there will be a group that caters for you. There are many events going on every day to choose from – a match, a film, concert, play or a party. Joining clubs and societies is the best way to meet people in UCD - and most sports clubs cater for beginners.

See appendix 5 for a list of UCD clubs and societies. For further information visit

www.ucd.ie/sportandsocieties.htm

UCD intERnatiOnaL stUDEnts’ sOCiEtY

The UCD International Students’ Society organises social and cultural events throughout the year. It is open to both international and Irish students, with the aim of encouraging integration and creating an atmosphere from which all students will benefit.

Facebook : ISSUCD


ERasMUs stUDEnt nEtWORK UCD

Erasmus Student Network UCD was established in 2006 by Irish students who had returned from their exchange experience. It is a full member of ESN International, linking it with over 390 universities across Europe. With over 500 members every year, ESN bases its values on ‘students helping students’ and they welcome students from all over the world. They organise social integration events which include parties, language exchanges and weekend trips around the country. They also provide information to Irish students wishing to study abroad and practical support and first contact to international students who arrive here in UCD.

Facebook: Erasmus Student Network UCD


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UCDVO

UCD Volunteers Overseas is a charitable organisation which offers students, staff and alumni of University College Dublin the opportunity to engage in voluntary work in developing countries. UCDVO currently runs projects in India, Haiti, Nicaragua and Tanzania, and works alongside local communities in carrying out small-scale development projects which respond to local needs.

UCDVO works on projects in the areas of education, environment, healthcare, construction and information technology. Projects take place for four weeks over June/July and an average of 100 volunteers travel each year. UCDVO not only provides opportunities for volunteers and host communities to share and develop skills, it also generates greater understanding and respect for differing cultures and life experiences. Volunteers who participate in the UCDVO programme take part in development education training workshops pre-departure and on return.

The UCDVO programme runs over one academic year. Applications for the 2012/13 programme will open online www.ucdvo.org on the 17th September 2012 and following an interview process, volunteers will be selected by the beginning of November. Each volunteer has a fundraising target of €2,500 which must be reached before travelling in June. Volunteers carry out events such as table quizzes, bag-packs, sponsored walks/cycles/runs, and coffee mornings to raise funds throughout the year. These funds support the volunteers’ participation costs as well as the project implementation, i.e. building a school, running an education programme for disadvantaged children, setting up computer labs, or working on a flood prevention project.

For more information please visit

www.ucdvo.org

www.facebook.com/ucdvo

Volunteers are encouraged to engage in awareness raising activities which highlight their experiences overseas and also draw connections with wider development issues.

CONTACT DETAILS

UCD Volunteers Overseas, UCD International, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.

tel: +353 1 7168570 Email: [email protected]

http://www.ucdvo.org

http://www.ucdvo.org

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Transportation

16.1 Buses from dublin Airport to CityDublin Airport is 10 km north of the city centre. Aircoach, a private bus service from Dublin Airport to the city centre and destinations south of the River Liffey, operates two circuits. One circuit passes by the main entrance to UCD on the Stillorgan Road. Another circuit serves Ballsbridge and Donnybrook.

The Aircoach route map can be found in Appendix 8. For full details, please see

www.aircoach.ie

16.2 taxis from dublin Airport to City CentreIf you arrive in the airport after 20:00, you should take a taxi to your destination. A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs approximately €25 and an additional €15 from the city centre to UCD, Belfield. Taxi drivers may add extra charges for each passenger and for luggage. If staying on the Belfield campus, you should advise taxi drivers to enter the campus via the Fosters Avenue entrance. The student residences are signposted.

16.3 Buses from City Centre to UCdDublin Bus runs all public bus services in the greater Dublin area (including DART train connection buses). Timetables of the buses serving UCD are available on www.dublinbus.ie

Please note that Dublin Bus operates an exact fare system. The driver does not give change but rather issues a passenger refund ticket, which can only be exchanged for the money owed at the Dublin Bus office in O’Connell Street. Alternatively, you can purchase prepaid bus tickets in the Students’ Union shop and online at

www.dublinbus.ie

16.4 NitelinkDublin Bus operates a night-time bus service called Nitelink, which runs from the city centre to the suburbs. The Nitelink fare costs €5. Although often noisy and crowded on weekends, these buses are safe, convenient and cheap and a good alternative to taxis.

For further information on bus time tables and fares contact:

www.dublinbus.ie

AIRCOACH TIMES

This service departs Dublin Airport at the following times:

04:00-06:00 Every 20 min. 06:00-20:00 Every 10 min. 08:00-00:00 Every 20 min. 00:00-04:00 Every hour

DUBLIN BUS59 Upper O’Connell St., Dublin 1, Ireland tel: +353 1 872 0000 MOnDaY – FRiDaY: 8:30- 17:30 satURDaY: 9:00 - 14:00 sUnDaY/PUBLiC HOLiDaYs: 9:30 -14:00

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16.5 ferry terminalsSea ferries operate between France and Ireland and Britain and Ireland. Dublin has two ferry terminals, located at the North Wall and Dun Laoghaire. Rosslare Ferry Terminal in Wexford and Cork Ferry Terminal have direct train connections with Dublin.

16.6 Student travelcardStudents can avail of a reduced rate for travel on trains and buses once they have purchased a Student Travelcard. If you are enrolled full-time at UCD, you can purchase a Student Travelcard. The Student Travelcard costs €15.

Application forms are available from the Student Travelcard Express Agent in the Bookshop in the Student Centre (+353 1 7163108) or from

www.studenttravelcard.ie

16.7 dublin BikesDublinbikes is a self-service bike rental system open to everyone from 14 years of age. With 40 stations and 450 dbs (bikes), it enables you to travel through the city centre, commute and get out and about to enjoy Dublin city at your leisure. All stations are equipped for Long Term Hire Card and 3 Day Ticket users. You can enjoy the many benefits of a Long Term Hire Card for just €10. A 3 Day Ticket costs €2. The first 30 minutes of use is free on every db. After this first half-hour, a service charge applies.

www.dublinbikes.ie

The ferry companies operating to and from Ireland are:

stEna sEaLinK tel: +353 1 204 7777 Web: www.stenaline.ie

iRisH FERRiEs Tel: + 353 818 300 400 Web: www.irishferries.ie

BRittanY FERRiEs tel: +353 21 427 7801 Web: www.brittanyferries.ie

http://www.dublinbikes.ie

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16.8 travel within Ireland

BUs ÉiREann (iRisH BUs)Irish Bus has a nationwide network of buses serving all of the major Irish cities outside the Dublin area. In addition, there is an interlink service connecting these major points to small towns or villages. Buses leave from and arrive at, Busaras (Central Bus Station), which is located in the city centre, near Connolly Station.

www.buseireann.ie

iaRnRóD ÉiREan (iRisH RaiL)Irish Rail operates services to all provincial cities from two stations in Dublin, Heuston Station and Connolly Station, both of which are located in the city centre. There are two classes, standard class (economy) and super standard (1st class). With a Student Travelcard students may avail of discounts on train journeys. You can also avail of cheap fares by booking online.

www.irishrail.ie

PRiVatE BUs COMPaniEsThere are also a number of private bus companies which serve towns and cities outside of Dublin.

www.busstation.net/busuk/busire.htm

DaRt (DUBLin aREa RaPiD tRansit)Within the Dublin area, the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART), runs along the coast from Howth in the north of Dublin to Greystones near the south. The times of the DART vary between every five minutes at rush hour to every half hour. The nearest station to UCD is Sydney Parade - the no.3 bus connects to Belfield.

www.irishrail.ie

LUasThe Luas operates two tramlines servicing Dublin city centre and suburbs: the Green line connects Brides Glen to St. Stephen’s Green. The Red Line connects Tallaght to The O2 arena. Trams run every 5 minutes at peak time and every 10-15 minutes at other times. Please note that the Green Line and the Red Line do not connect. The Student Travelcard is valid on the Luas.

www.luas.ie

taXisTaxis are available in all cities at hotels, rail or bus stations or at taxi ranks, which are clearly marked. If a taxi is ordered, there may be a pickup charge. Usually a €1 tip is given to the taxi driver.

http://www.buseireann.ie

http://www.irishrail.ie

http://www.busstation.net/busuk/busire.htm

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16.9 driving licenceObtaining a full driving licence in Ireland is a lengthy and complicated process. However, if you are from one of the countries listed below, you are able to use/exchange your licence for an Irish driving licence. The full list of EU/EEA and other states with which Ireland has an agreement and recognises full driving permits issued by competent authorities is as follows:

EU countries and the following countries:

Please contact your nearest Motor Tax Office for further information on exchanging/using your licence in Ireland. If you are not from one of these countries and you have a national driving licence or international driving licence, you are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of your temporary visit (up to 12 months). This can be useful for renting cars for occasional use. However, if you wish to purchase your own car, you must note that most insurance agencies will not recognize a foreign (non-EU) driver’s licence. In order to get car insurance, you must first get an Irish licence.

Australia•Gibraltar•Guernsey•Isle of Man•Japan•

Jersey•South Africa•South Korea•Switzerland•

DOCUMEnts REqUiRED FOR PROVisiOnaL LiCEnCE

Birth certificate or current licence •(Passport will also suffice)Application form•Theory test certificate•Eyesight report•Two passport-sized photographs •(signed on reverse)Current fee of €15.00•

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PROVisiOnaL LiCEnCEThe first step is to get a ‘provisional licence’. In order to get a provisional Irish driver’s licence, you must first obtain a PPS Number (see section 17.12) and pass a driver theory test. The fee for the test is currently €40.60 and you can download an application form from the following website:

www.dtts.ie/english/driver-theory-test

Once you have passed the driver theory test, you will be issued with a Theory Test Certificate, which you will need to apply for your provisional licence. To request an application, send an email to [email protected]. You will then be issued with a provisional licence. Please note that provisional drivers must have a fully licenced driver in the car with you.

FULL DRiVinG LiCEnCEIn order to get a full driving licence you must have a valid provisional licence and pass a practical driving test. You can apply for a test date at www.drivingtest.ie. The current fee is €85 and the average waiting time in Dublin is 20 weeks. The average pass rate is around 50%. A test date will be sent to you approximately 4-5 weeks before you are due to take the test.

You must also complete an Essential Driver Training (EDT) course before your test. This is a course of 12 one-hour lessons. As you complete each lesson, your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) will record your progress in a specially issued logbook. On the day of your driving test, you should bring your completed logbook (on the appointed test date) as you may be required to show it to the examiner. For further information on driving in Ireland, please see

www.drivingtest.ie

http://www.dtts.ie/english/driver-theory-test

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/Driver-Training/Car-Training-EDT/Your-Logbook/

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/

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Living and Working in Dublin17 .1 languageEnglish is the common language in Ireland, although Irish is the first official language. Accents differ from one county to another and even from different areas of Dublin. Initially it can be confusing. You should not expect to understand everything that Irish people say to you. If you don’t understand what someone is saying, or if you find a person is speaking too fast, just smile and ask them to slow down.

There are so many words and phrases that Irish people use which can seem strange when first encountered. We often say ‘sure that’s grand’ meaning ‘that’s fine’ or ‘that’s okay’, some people will also say a ‘grand’ when referring to ‘a thousand Euro’ - it can be confusing! We walk on the ‘footpath’ not the ‘pavement’ or the ‘sidewalk,’ we go to the ‘cinema’ not to the ‘movies’ (although ‘movies’ is beginning to come into usage). ‘Cheers’ isn’t just for when you’re having a drink. It’s also an informal way of saying ‘thank you’. ‘Craic’ pronounced ‘crack’ is used a lot and can mean many things; including ‘it was great craic last night’ (it was great fun last night).

17.2 Irish (Gaeilge)Irish is a Celtic language which was spoken countrywide until the middle of the nineteenth century. Today, Irish is spoken in the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas and is an official language of the EU. It is not spoken very widely in Dublin though many Irish people are now taking a new interest in learning it.

Bord na Gaeilge was established in UCD in 1997 to promote the wider use of Irish on the Campus. It organises Irish language classes throughout the academic year for total beginners, as well as informal social evenings with Irish traditional music and singing, weekend courses in the Gaeltacht and cultural courses.

The first course for beginners runs from late September until December for 8 weeks. There are also courses starting in January and in April. If you are interested in applying for a place, please contact the Irish Language Officer.

iRisH LanGUaGE OFFiCERClár Ní BhuachallaNewman Building, UCD,Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

USEFUL PHRASES

Dia duit (‘Deea gwit’)Hello (when speakingto one person)

Dia daoibh (‘Deea yeeve’)Hello (when speaking to a group)

Go raibh maith agat (‘Gu rev ma ag ut’)Thanks (when speaking toone person)

Go raibh maith agaibh(‘Gu rev ma ag wiv’)Thanks (when speaking to a group)

Sláinte (‘Slawntya’)Cheers (literally, ‘health’)

Fir (‘fear’)Men (public toilets insome pubs and cafes aremarked in Irish)

Mná (‘mnaw’)Women

Slán (‘Slawn’’)Bye

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17.3 English coursesFor full information on English Language courses, please contact:Applied Language CentreDaedalus Building, UCD,Belfield, Dublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 716 7900Email: [email protected]: www.ucd.ie/alc

17.4 CurrencyThe official currency of Ireland since January 2002 is the Euro (€). One euro is equivalent to 100 cent and coins come in 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2 denominations. Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

The euro can be used throughout the sixteen countries in the Eurozone which are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain. If you wish to see what Euro notes and coins look like go to

www.gov.ie/ecbi-euro/notes.htm

You can convert the currency of your country into Euro log on to

www.xe.com

17.5 GardaíThe police in Ireland are called ‘Garda Síochána’or for short ‘Garda’, plural ‘Gardaí’ (pronounced ‘gardee’). They patrol the streets on foot and in cars and are unarmed. They are very helpful and can be asked for assistance if you are lost, in need of directions or have encountered any trouble. There is a campus Garda office (see Section 11.15). The nearest Garda station to Belfield is located in Donnybrook opposite the Bank of Ireland. For further information go to

www.garda.ie

http://www.gov.ie/ecbi-euro/notes.htm

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17.6 foodIf you are cooking for yourself, you will find all of the basic foods in the main supermarkets (Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Superquinn, Supervalu). Outlets of these supermarkets are numerous throughout Dublin and there should be one relatively near to where you are living. Tesco and Superquinn offer grocery delivery services.

Food may be quite different from what you are used to at home, however the bigger supermarket outlets usually stock a wide range of foods and there should be something to suit your taste. The supermarkets sell beans, rice, spices, etc. but there are also some good specialist food shops located in Dublin, such as the Oriental Emporium, 25 South. Great George’s Street and Upper Abbey Street, The Asian Food Store on Camden Street and The Runner Bean on Nassau Street. Halal meats are sold in shops around Kelly’s Corner, at the south end of Camden Street and in the shop attached to the Mosque in Clonskeagh. A great range of food stuffs particularly aimed at vegetarians can be found at Down to Earth Health Foods, South Great Georges Street.

Every Saturday a market selling all sorts of vegetables and organic food is run in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Lidl and Aldi are discount supermarkets which sell food for approximately 1/3 lower than the main supermarkets. The selection is limited and lines at the checkout can be long, but they are great alternatives to the main supermarkets.

The closest Lidl store to the Belfield Campus is located in Deans Grange (take Bus 46A in the direction of Dun Laoghaire). The nearest Aldi is located on Parnell Street in the city centre.

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17.7 dublin Social lifeDublin is a great city to come and spend some time in. It is the cultural heart of Ireland and as such has lots of amenities including cinemas and theatres. It is also home to the Phoenix Park, one of the largest city parks in Western Europe.

Temple Bar is a popular area in Dublin city, with many restaurants and pubs. This area has become attractive for tourists but can be relatively expensive, however it is well worth a visit. There are other student friendly areas of the city where prices are lower and many stores offer student discounts if you show your student card when purchasing items.

niGHtCLUBsThere are also plenty of nightclubs in the city, including TriPod, NV, Dicey Reilly’s and D2. For a list of nightclubs in Dublin log on to

www.dublinuncovered.net/nightclubs.html

CinEMasDublin is well served by cinemas. The closest cinema to UCD is UCI in Stillorgan. The Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar shows a variety of alternative films as does the Lighthouse in Smithfield and Cineworld and the Savoy cinemas show the latest films on general release.

tHEatREsDublin has a strong theatre heritage and there are many famous Irish playwrights. Theatres, such as The Abbey (www.abbeytheatre.ie) and Gate (www.gate-theatre.ie), provide a good variety of plays (an enjoyable way to improve your English).

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REstaURantsRestaurants range widely in price, there are many inexpensive places to eat, such as pizzerias and pasta restaurants. There are also plenty of ethnic restaurants. Many Dubliners now make the most of ‘early bird specials’ which offer a limited menu for a very reasonable price.

MUsEUMs anD aRt GaLLERiEsMany museums and art galleries can be visited free of charge. The most popular choices that are not to be missed while in Dublin are the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History and the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History (www.museum.ie). The National Gallery of Ireland (www.nationalgallery.ie), Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art (www.hughlane.ie), Irish Museum of Modern Art (www.modernart.ie), Chester Beatty Library (www.cbl.ie), and Dublin Castle (www. dublincastle.ie) are also worth visiting.

tRaDitiOnaL iRisH MUsiCTraditional Irish music can be heard in many pubs and bars in the city. Johnnie Fox’s is situated in the Wicklow Mountains and receives lots of visitors. O’Donaghues on Merrion Row is less often visited by tourists and so is a little more authentic. Several pubs also specialise in jazz and fusion music, while classical music is available at the National Concert Hall

www.nch.iewww.indublin.iewww.ticketmaster.iewww.entertainmentireland.iewww.visitdublin.com

17.8 publications

tHE EVEnt GUiDEThe Event Guide is available in newspaper format and is free. You can pick one up in most shops, libraries and cafes.

tHE tiCKEtThe Friday edition of the Irish Times newspaper has an entertainment section called ‘The Ticket’ which has full details of events for the week ahead.

UniVERsitY EVEntsFor university events, check with the International Students’ Society, ESN the Students’ Union and on the noticeboards around the university.

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MONTHLY BUDGET ESTIMATES

Student living in self-catering accommodation in his/her own room in a family home:

Accommodation €450 Food €300 Textbooks €100 Monthly commuter ticket €80 Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses €250

Total €1180

Student living in his/her own room in a rented house where the student is responsible for their own meals:

Accommodation €500Food €300Electricity (sharing w/3 people)€20Heat (sharing w/3 people) €20Textbooks €100Monthly commuter ticket €80Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses €250Total €1280

Student sharing a room with another student in private rented accommodation:

Accommodation €300Food €250Textbooks €100Monthly commuter ticket €80Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses €250Total €980

17.9 mobile phonesYou may want to buy a mobile phone when you come to Ireland. We would advise you to compare the cost of a ‘pay as you go’ mobile phone and a phone with a monthly bill. There are several mobile phone companies in Ireland including: O2, Vodafone and Meteor. Each company has several outlets in the city centre. You can buy credit for mobile phones in newsagents. Once you open a bank account you can also buy credit at the ATM or online using Internet banking. Phones can be purchased online and each website gives you a store locator. If you get a mobile phone, please don’t forget to switch it off during lectures/tutorials/practicals.

For further information log on to:

www.o2.iewww.vodafone.iewww.meteor.ie

17.10 Cost Of livingThe cost of living in Dublin can be quite high though it very much depends on each student’s individual needs. We have estimated a few scenarios based on individual circumstances. Please bear in mind that these are estimates only and that each individual will have their own financial needs based on their own lifestyle.

Here is a list of the cost of some everyday items in Ireland:

On-campus accommodation must be paid in three installments but works out at approximately €560 to €675 per month.

Milk (1 litre) €1.22Loaf of Bread €1.69Butter (500g) €1.80Sugar (1kg) €1.99

Coffee (200g) €3.99Tea (160 bags) €6.19Coca Cola (2l) €1.69Big Mac Meal €6.30

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17.11 Entitlement to EmploymentInternational students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration (on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science) currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland. This, however, is likely to change.

EU/EEa natiOnaLsEU/EEA nationals have the same entitlement to take up employment as that of an Irish person with the exception of Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, who need work permits.

nOn-EU/EEa stUDEntsNon-EU/EEA students who meet the above criteria are entitled to work 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during the university holidays. The entitlement to take up employment ceases once your student visa runs out. Following completion of your studies, if you wish to continue in employment, you will need to switch to the ‘Graduate Scheme’ and then obtain a work permit.

Although you may be entitled to work up to 20 hours per week you should not rely on having to work while you are here. Pursuing a course of study is very demanding and part-time work might affect your studies. You are also required by the Garda National Immigration Bureau to show that you have enough money when entering Ireland to fund yourself for the academic year.

www.entemp.ie

GRaDUatE sCHEMEGraduates of UCD are eligible to remain in Ireland for up to 6 months after the successful completion of their degree for the purpose of seeking employment. Graduates can work up to 40-hours per week during the 6 months after they have received their results. Further information and application procedures are available at:

www.entemp.ie

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17.12 ppS NumberAll employees in Ireland have a PPS number for tax purposes. If you are looking for a job you must apply for a PPS number. Applications are made through your local social welfare office. You can find where your nearest social welfare office is by looking in the Golden Pages directory under ‘Government Departments’ or call into the International Office for details.

You will need to take the following with you:

EU/EEa students:

Passport•Proof of Address (utility bill in your name/ bank •statement/letter from Student Desk stating your address)

non-EU students:

Passport•Garda registration card•UCD student card•Proof of address (students can print this from their SIS •Web account)Letter from Student Desk stating you are a student in UCD•

17.13 Employment WebsitesThere are many websites which cater to specific searches for jobs. These sites will give tips on how to apply for jobs and help you to build a CV.

www.monster.ie www.jobs.ie www.irishjobs.ie

17.14 Students’ Union Employment officeThe Students’ Union Employment Office provides listings of available part-time jobs for students as well as maintaining a file on employment law. If you are working, and encounter any problems with your employer or queries regarding the job itself, The Accommodation and Employment Officer will be able to assist in informing you of your rights.

17.15 Volunteer WorkMany students like to work in voluntary organisations during their stay in Ireland. The following websites provide extensive information about the organisations and tell you how to volunteer your services:

www.volunteer.ie www.volunteeringireland.ie

PPS NUMBER APPLICATION The closest office to the Belfield campus is:King’s Inns Office20 King’s Inns StreetDublin 1tel: +353 1 889 9500

OPEninG HOURsMOnDaY - FRiDaY: 09:30 – 16:00tHURsDaY: 10:30 -16:00

http://www.irishjobs.ie

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Appendix 1Colleges and Schools of University College Dublin

Appendix 2List of Youth Hostels/Budget Accommodation

Appendix 3List of Estate Agents for Off-Campus Accommodation

Appendix 4Countries who Passport Holders do not require visas to enter Ireland

Appendix 5List of Societies in University College DublinList of Sports Clubs in University College Dublin

Appendix 6Useful Addresses in University College DublinUseful websites in University College Dublin

Appendix 7Useful Addresses and Websites in Dublin

Appendix 8Maps: Aircoach Route Map University College Dublin Campus MapDublin and University College Dublin Map Blackrock Campus MapDublin Street Map

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AppENdIX 1COLLEGEs anD sCHOOLs OF UniVERsitY COLLEGE DUBLin in 2011/2012

UCD COLLEGE OF aGRiCULtURE, FOOD sCiEnCE anD VEtERinaRY MEDiCinE

UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science UCD School of Veterinary Medicine

UCD COLLEGE OF aRts anD CELtiC stUDiEs

UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy UCD School of Classics UCD School of English, Drama and Film UCD School of History and Archives UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics UCD School of Languages and Literatures UCD School of Music

UCD COLLEGE OF BUsinEss anD LaW

UCD School of Business UCD School of Law

UCD COLLEGE OF EnGinEERinG anD aRCHitECtURE

UCD School of Architecture UCD School of Biosystems Engineering UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

UCD COLLEGE OF HEaLtH sCiEnCEs

UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Performance Science

UCD COLLEGE OF HUMan sCiEnCEs

UCD School of Applied Social Science UCD School of Economics UCD School of Education UCD School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy UCD School of Information and Library Studies UCD School of Philosophy UCD School of Politics and International Relations UCD School of Psychology UCD School of Social Justice UCD School of Sociology

UCD COLLEGE OF sCiEnCE

UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics UCD School of Geological Sciences UCD School of Mathematical Sciences UCD School of Physics

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AppENdIX 1COLLEGEs anD sCHOOLs OF UniVERsitY COLLEGE DUBLin in 2011/2012

AppENdIX 2List OF YOUtH HOstELs/BUDGEt aCOMODatiOn

Prices start from €15 per night and weekly rates may be available.

aBBEY COURt29 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 878 0700Fax: +353 1 878 0719Email: [email protected]: www.abbey-court.com

aBRaHaM HOUsE82/83 Lr. Gardiner Street,Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 855 0600Fax: +353 1 855 0598Email: [email protected]: www.abraham-house.ie

asHFiELD HOUsE19/20 D’Olier Street,Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 679 7734Fax: +353 1 679 0852Email: [email protected]: www.ashfieldhouse.ie

aVaLOn HOUsE55 Aungier Street, Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 475 0001Fax: +353 1 475 0303Email: [email protected]: www.avalon-house.ie

BaRnaCLEsTemple Bar House, 19 Temple Lane, Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 671 6277Fax: +353 1 671 6591Email: [email protected]: www.barnacles.ie

DUBLin intERnatiOnaL YOUtH HOstEL61 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 7.tel: +353 1 830 4555Fax: +353 1 830 5808Email: [email protected]: www.anoige.ie

isaaC’s HOstEL2/5 Frenchman’s Lane,Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 855 6215Fax: +353 1 855 6574Email: [email protected]: www.isaacs.ie

JaCOB’s inn21-28 Talbot Place, Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 855 5660Fax: +353 1 855 5664Email: [email protected]: www.isaacs.ie

KinLaY HOUsE2-12 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 679 6644Fax: +353 1 679 7437Email: [email protected]: www.kinlayhouse.ie

LittOn LanE HOstEL2-4 Litton Lane, Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 872 8389Fax: +353 1 872 0039Email: [email protected]: www.irish-hostel.com

MaRLBOROUGH HOstEL81-82 Marlborough Street,Dublin 1.tel: +353 1 874 7629/7812Fax: +353 1 874 5172Email: [email protected] Web: www.marlboroughhostel.com

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aBBOtt MattHEWs & CO.40 Dame Street (corner of Trinity Street),Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 679 2434Fax: +353 1 679 2453Email: [email protected] Web: www.abbottmatthews.com

CHRistiEs EstatE aGEnts21 Waterloo Road,Ballsbridge,Dublin 4tel: +353 1 667 00 99Fax: +353 1 667 01 07Web: www.christiespmp.com

DiaL-a-sHORt-LEt80 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 667 2541Fax: +353 1 668 5911Email: [email protected]: www.dialashortlet.com

DUBLin LEttinG CO.89 Rathgar Road,Dublin 6.tel: +353 1 490 6822 Fax: +353 1 490 6844Email: [email protected]: www.dublinlettingcompany.com

HOME LOCatORs35 Dawson Street (opp Mansion House),Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 679 5233/679 5214Fax: +353 1 679 2715Email: [email protected]: www.homelocators.ie

LisnEY24 St. Stephen’s Green,Dublin 2.tel: +353 1 638 2700Fax: +353 1 676 6540Email: [email protected]: www.lisney.com

LOWE & assOCiatEs142 Lr. Rathmines Road,Dublin 6.tel: +353 1 496 0844Fax: +353 1 496 0501Email: [email protected]: www.lowe.ie

also check the websites:www.daft.iewww.independent.iewww.let.iewww.myhome2let.iewww.letbynet.com

AppENdIX 3List OF EstatE aGEnts FOR OFF-CaMPUs aCCOMMODatiOn

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AppENdIX 4

1 HOnG KOnG saR (special administrative Region) A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity requires an entry visa for the State. Persons who are holders of a British Hong Kong Passport who have a right of abode in Great Britain do not require entry visas. Persons who are holders of a British Hong Kong Passport who have a right of abode in Hong Kong only do not require entry visas but they are subject to full foreign national controls in respect of registration, permission to remain, work permits etc.

AndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaCanadaChileCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominicaEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceGrenada

GuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong Kong (SpecialAdministrative Region)1HungaryIcelandIsraelItalyJapanKiribatiLatviaLesothoLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacau (Special AdministrativeRegion)MalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMexicoMonacoNauruNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNorwayPanama

ParaguayPolandPortugalRomaniaSaint Kitts & NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent & the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSeychellesSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTongaTrinidad & TobagoTuvaluUnited Kingdom & ColoniesUnited States of AmericaUruguayVanuatuVatican CityVenezuela

COUntRiEs WHOsE PassPORt HOLDERs DO nOt REqUiRE Visas tO EntER iRELanD

n.B. the list below is correct as at May 2012. However, it is important to note that additions and deletions are regularly made to the non-visa lists. if in doubt contact irish naturalisation and immigration service, tel: +353 1 616 7700 and ask for Visa section or check www.inis.gov.ie

Applicants who are holders of Convention travel documents issued by EEA states should refer to Article 3 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (No.2) Order 2006 (Short visits only).

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AppENdIX 5 List OF sOCiEtiEs in UniVERsitY COLLEGE DUBLinFull details available from: students’ Consultative Forum (tel: +353 1 716 3100)

Actuary & FinancialAgricultural ScienceAmnesty InternationalArchaeologyArchitectureArtsBiochemicalBiologicalBusiness & LegalChemicalChemical EngineeringChina StudentsChristian UnionCivil EngineeringClassicalComedyCommerce & EconomicsComputer ScienceCTNCumann DramaiochtaCumann GaelachDJDramaticDutchE.L.S.EconomicsEFASElectrical EngineeringEngineeringEqualityESNFashionFianna Fail

Film & VideoFine GaelForestryFrenchGaisceGamesGeographyGeologicalGermanGreensHistoryHumanistInternational StudentsInternetIPAIslamicItalianJazzJugglingLabourLandscape ArchitectureLawLGBTLifeLiterary & HistoricalLiving StonesMalaysianMathematicalMature StudentsMechanical EngineeringMedicalMicrobiologyMusic

MusicalNEUSSNewmanNursesOutreachPaganPeople before ProfitPharmtoxPhilosophyPhotographicPhysiologyPhysiotherapyPsychologyQuinnRadiographyRotoractRussian StudentsScientificSFFSSocial ScienceSocialist WorkersSocialist YouthSpanishSt. Vincent dePaulStructural EngineeringStudent Legal ServiceSuasTraditional MusicVegVeterinaryVisual ArtsVOWorld Aid

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Aikido American Football Archery Athletics Badminton Ladies Basketball Men’s Basketball Ladies Boat Men’s Boat Boxing Camogie Canoe Capoeira Caving & Potholing Equestrian Fencing Ladies Gaelic Football Men’s Gaelic Football Ladies & Men’s Golf Handball Ladies Hockey Men’s Hockey Hurling Karate Kite Lacrosse Lau Gar Kickboxing Mountaineering Netball Ninjitsu Olympic Handball

Orienteering Pool & Snooker Rifle Men’s Rugby Women’s Rugby Sailing Shaolin Kung Fu Snow Sports Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Squash Sub Aqua Surf Swimming Table Tennis Tae Kwon Do Tai Chi Chuan Tennis Trampoline Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurfing Wrestling

AppENdIX 5 List OF sPORts CLUBs in UniVERsitY COLLEGE DUBLinInformation and contact details available from www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/clubslist/

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aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCEUCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.Email: [email protected]

aDMissiOns OFFiCEStudent DeskTierney (Administration)Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 1555Email: [email protected] [email protected]

assEssMEnt anD LOGistiCs Unit (EXaMinatiOns)Student DeskTierney (Administration)Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 1555Email: [email protected]

FEEs anD GRants OFFiCEStudent DeskTierney (Administration) Building,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 1554Email: [email protected]

UCD GRaDUatE stUDiEs UCD Research, University College Dublin, Dublin 4. tel: +353 1 716 4044 / 4043 Email: [email protected]

UCD intERnatiOnaL Gerald Manley Hopkins Centre,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 8500Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

UCD REGistRYStudent DeskTierney (Administration) Building,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 1554Email: [email protected]

stUDEnt HEaLtH sERViCEStudent Centre, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 3133/3134Fax: +353 1 716 3145

stUDEnts UniOnStudent Centre, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.tel: +353 1 716 3108Email: [email protected]

MERViLLE aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 1034 Fax: +353 1 716 1154 Email: [email protected]

ROEBUCK HaLL aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 1005 Fax: +353 1 716 1154 Email: [email protected]

GLEnOMEna aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 1030 Fax: +353 1 716 1039 Email: [email protected] BELGROVE aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 8777 Fax: +353 1 269 7500 Email: [email protected]

BLaCKROCK aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland. tel: +353 1 716 8807 Fax: 353 1 716 8072 Email: [email protected]

PROBY aCCOMMODatiOn OFFiCE UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin tel: +353 1 716 8807 Fax: +353 1 716 8072 Email: [email protected]

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Main UCD WEBsitE:www.ucd.ie

UCD intERnatiOnaL OFFiCE:www.ucd.ie/international

UCD aDMissiOns OFFiCE:www.ucd.ie/horizons

UCD GRaDUatE stUDiEs OFFiCE:www.ucd.ie/pgstudy

UCD FEEs OFFiCE:www.ucd.ie/fees

UCD assEssMEnt anD LOGistiCs OFFiCE (EXaMs):www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment

UCD REGistRY:www.ucd.ie/registry

UCD LiBRaRY:www.ucd.ie/library

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BORD FaiLtE (tOURisM BOaRD)Baggot Street BridgeBaggot StreetDublin 2, Irelandtel: 1850 230 330Web: www.discoverireland.ie

BUs atHa CLiatH (DUBLin BUs)59 Upper O’Connell StreetDublin 1, Irelandtel: +353 1 873 4222Web: www.dublinbus.ie

BUs EiREann (iRisH BUs)Busáras (Central Bus Station)Store StreetDublin 1, Irelandtel: +353 1 836 6111Web: www.buseireann.ie

DUBLin tOURisM CEntRESuffolk StreetDublin 2, Irelandtel: +353 1 437 0969Web: www.visitdublin.com

iRisH natURaLisatiOn anD iMMiGRatiOn sERViCE (inis) VISA SECTION13-14 Burgh QuayDublin 2, Irelandtel: +353 1 616 7700Web: www.inis.gov.ie

iaRnROD EiREann (iRisH RaiL)Head Office Connolly StationDublin 1, IrelandPassenger Information (incl. DART):tel: +353 1 8366222/1850 366 222Web: www.irishrail.ie

iRisH COUnCiL FOR intERnatiOnaL stUDEnts (iCOs)41 Morehampton RoadDublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 660 5233Fax: +353 1 668 2320Email: [email protected]: www.icosirl.ie

JUstiCE, EqUaLitY & LaW REFORM, DEPaRtMEnt OF13-14 Burgh QuayDublin 2, Irelandtel: +353 1 616 7700 (10:00 to 12:30 Mon - Fri)Web: www.justice.ie

GaRDa síOCHána (POLiCE)DonnybrookDublin 4, Irelandtel: +353 1 666 9200Web: www.garda.ieGarda Confidential Freephone: 1800 666 111

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Irish Council for International Students: www.icosirl.ieInternational Education Board of Ireland: www.educationireland.ieAssociation for Higher Education Access and Disability: www.ahead.ieInformation on Public Services: www.citizensinformation.ieGovernment of Ireland: www.irlgov.ieIrish Government International Directory: www.ask-ireland.comTourism in Ireland: Irish Tourist Board: www.discoverireland.ieInformation about each county in Ireland: www.local.ie www.goireland.ieDublin Tourism: www.visitdublin.com

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A gnes M cGuire Social W ork Building(A rts A nnexe) 1 E9UCD A griculture and Food Science Centre 2 D7A rdmore House 3 C8Bank, A IB 4 C8Belgrove Student Residences 5 E8Bicycle Shop 6 B10UCD Bowl 7 C4Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) 8 B8Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology (CSCB) 9 D7Charles Institute for Dermatology 10 C5UCD Clinton Centre for A merican Studies(Belf ield House) 11 B10UCD Complex and A daptive Systems Laboratory (CA SL Block 8) 12 D1UCD Computer Centre 13 C5UCD Computer Science and Informatics Centre 14 C6UCD Conway Institute 15 B5Crannóg House 16 G11Daedalus Building 17 C8Energy Centre 18 F3UCD Engineering & M aterials Science Centre 19 C9Entrance House 20 B8Environmental Protection A gency 21 E1UCD Geary Institute (A rts A nnexe) 22 F9

Glenomena Student Residences 24 C11Hanna Sheehy-Skeff ington Building (A rts A nnexe) 25 E9Health Sciences Centre 26 C5UCD Humanities Institute Ireland 27 F9Industrial M icrobiology 28 C8UCD James Joyce Library 29 D7UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies(W illiam Jefferson Clinton A uditorium) 30 B9M edical Bureau of Road Safety (M BRS) 31 D5M erville Student Residences 32 D11National Hockey Centre 33 D4National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) 34 C12National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) 35 C8Newman Building 36 D8NovaUCD 37 B12Oakmount Creche 38 G6UCD O’K ane Centre for Film Studies (Observatory) 39 F7O'Reilly Hall 40 C7Our Lady Seat of W isdom Church 41 E6Pavillion 42 D4Planning and Environmental Policy 43 E1UCD Quinn School of Business 44 D9UCD Research 45 C8Restaurant 46 D9Richview Buildings Labatory 47 E1Richview Lecture Building 48 F1Richview Library 49 E1Richview M emorial Hall 50 F1Richview Newstead Block A 51 F2Richview Newstead Block B (M ain Bld) 52 F2Richview Newstead Block C 53 E3Richview School of A rchitecture 54 E1Roebuck A nnexe 55 F11Roebuck Castle 56 G11Roebuck Hall Residence 57 F11

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Rosemount 59 H4UCD Science Centre (Hub) 60 D6UCD Science Centre (North) 61 C6UCD Science Centre (South) 62 D6UCD Science Centre (W est) 63 D6UCD Science Centre (East) 64 C6UCD Sports Centre 65 E5St. Stephens 66 C10UCD Student Centre 67 D5UCD Student Club 68 D9

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UCD College of ScienceUCD School of Biology and Environmental Science 2, 63UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science 3, 15, 26, 63 UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology 9, 19, 62UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics 14, 61UCD School of Geological Sciences 60, 61, 63UCD School of Mathematical Sciences 12, 29, 60UCD School of Physics 19, 61C

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A rts Café 36 D8Café Brava 67 D5Elements Restaurant 60 D6Insomnia 15,37,44 B5,D9,B12Nine One One 29,74 D7,B6O’Briens Sandwich Bar 26, 54 C5, E1Restaurant 46 D9School of Law Café 56 G11The Sports Café 65 E5Student Club Café 68 D9

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Bank 4 C7Bicycle Shop 6 B10Campus Bookshop 29 D7Centra Supermarket 32 D11Copi-Print 29,36,44 D7,D8,D9Laundry 24, 57 C11, F11Pharmacy 67 D5Post Off ice 46 D9Sports Centre Barber 65 E5Student Desk 71 C8Student Health Service 67 D5Student Union 67 D5Student Union Shop 29 D7UCD HR 58 G11

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Location Map

UCD Unicare: our campus, our care...

Emergency Line: (01 716) 7999

Buildings under construction or in the planning stage are shown in Italics

Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre 46 D9

UCD College of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science 2, 59UCD School of Veterinary Medicine 73, 74 UCD College of Arts and Celtic StudiesUCD School of Archaeology 16, 36, 56UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy 36UCD School of Classics 36UCD School of English, Drama and Film 25, 36, 39UCD School of History and Archives 27, 29, 36UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics 36UCD School of Languages and Literatures 36, 39UCD School of Music 36

UCD College of Business and LawUCD School of Business 44UCD School of Law 56

UCD College of Engineering and ArchitectureUCD School of Architecture 43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54UCD School of Biosystems Engineering 19UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering 19UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering 19UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering 12, 19UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering 12, 19

UCD College of Health SciencesUCD School of Medicine and Medical Science 15, 26UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems 26UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Performance Science 26

UCD College of Human SciencesUCD School of Applied Social Science 25UCD School of Economics 26UCD School of Education 36, 43, 54UCD School of Information and Library Studies 29UCD School of Philosophy 36UCD School of Politics and International Relations 29, 36UCD School of Psychology 36UCD School of Social Justice 29UCD School of Sociology 29, 36

A ca de m ic In de x (co n t )

UCD Student Centre and UCD Sport & Fitness

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Building IndexNo.Grid

Agnes McGuire Social Work Building(Arts Annexe)1E9UCD Agriculture and Food Science Centre 2D7Ardmore House3C8Bank, AIB4C8Belgrove Student Residences5E8Bicycle Shop6B10UCD Bowl7C4Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)8B8Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology (CSCB)9D7Charles Institute for Dermatology10C5UCD Clinton Centre for American Studies(Belfield House)11B10UCD Complex and Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL Block 8)12D1UCD Computer Centre13C5UCD Computer Science and Informatics Centre14C6UCD Conway Institute15B5Crannóg House16G11Daedalus Building 17C8Energy Centre18F3UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre19C9Entrance House20B8Environmental Protection Agency21E1UCD Geary Institute (Arts Annexe)22F9Glebe House23G11Glenomena Student Residences24C11Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Building (Arts Annexe)25E9Health Sciences Centre 26C5UCD Humanities Institute Ireland27F9Industrial Microbiology28C8UCD James Joyce Library 29D7UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies(William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium)30B9Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS)31D5Merville Student Residences32D11National Hockey Centre33 D4National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) 34C12National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL)35C8Newman Building36D8NovaUCD37B12Oakmount Creche38G6UCD O’Kane Centre for Film Studies (Observatory)39F7O'Reilly Hall40C7Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Church41E6Pavillion42D4Planning and Environmental Policy43E1UCD Quinn School of Business 44D9UCD Research45C8Restaurant 46D9Richview Buildings Labatory47E1Richview Lecture Building 48F1Richview Library49E1Richview Memorial Hall 50F1Richview Newstead Block A51F2Richview Newstead Block B (Main Bld)52F2Richview Newstead Block C 53E3Richview School of Architecture54E1Roebuck Annexe55F11Roebuck Castle56G11Roebuck Hall Residence57F11Roebuck Offices58G11

Building Index (cont)No.Grid

Rosemount 59H4UCD Science Centre (Hub)60D6UCD Science Centre (North)61C6UCD Science Centre (South) 62D6UCD Science Centre (West) 63D6UCD Science Centre (East) 64C6UCD Sports Centre 65E5St. Stephens66C10UCD Student Centre 67D5UCD Student Club 68D9UCD Student Learning Leisure and Recreation Facility 69E5Thornfield70B3Tierney Building(Administration Building)71C8UCD Urban Institute of Ireland (UII)72F1Veterinary Hospital 73B6UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre 74B6Woodview House75B5

Academic IndexCollege of Human Sciences

No.

UCD School of Applied Social Sciences25UCD School of Economics36UCD School of Education58UCD School of Geography Planning and Environmental Policy36, 43, 54UCD School of Information and Library Studies29UCD School of Philosophy36UCD School of Politics and International Relations29, 36UCD School of Psychology36UCD School of Social Justice29UCD School of Sociology29, 36

College of Arts & Celtic StudiesNo.

UCD School of Archaeology16, 36, 56UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy36UCD School of Classics36UCD School of English, Drama and Film25, 36, 39UCD School of History and Archives27, 29, 36UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics36UCD School of Languages, Literatures36, 39UCD School of Music36

College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical SciencesNo.

UCD School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering19UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics14, 61UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering12, 19UCD School of Geological Sciences60, 61, 63UCD School of Mathematical Sciences12, 29, 60UCD School of Physics19, 61

College of Business & LawNo.

UCD School of Business44UCD School of Law56

College of Life SciencesNo.

UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine2, 59, 73, 74UCD School of Biological and Environmental Science2, 63UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science3, 15, 26, 63UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology9, 19, 62UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science15, 26UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems26UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science26UCD School of Public Health and Population Science26, 75

Campus Information

Catering FacilitiesNo.Grid

Arts Café36D8Café Brava67D5Elements Restaurant60D6Insomnia15,37,44B5,D9,B12Nine One One 29,74D7,B6O’Briens Sandwich Bar26, 54C5, E1Restaurant46D9School of Law Café56G11The Sports Café65E5Student Club Café68D9

Services

Bank4C7Bicycle Shop6B10Campus Bookshop29D7Centra Supermarket32D11Copi-Print29,36,44D7,D8,D9Laundry24, 57C11, F11Pharmacy67D5Post Office46D9Sports Centre Barber 65E5Student Desk71C8Student Health Service67D5Student Union67D5Student Union Shop29D7UCD HR58G11

Traffic Calming Programme

Traffic Restrictions in OperationMon-Fri Barriers closed from:07.00-10.30

16.00-19.30

Gates Opening Times

N11 Entrance24 hoursClonskeagh Entrance, (Mon-Sun)07.00-00.00Owenstown Entrance (Mon-Sat)07.00-00.00Fosters Avenue Entrance07.00-00.00Richview Entrance (Mon-Fri)07.00-00.00

(Sat)07.00-18.00Richview Newstead Gate (Mon-Sun)24 hoursRoebuck Castle, Pedestrian Route 24 hoursGreenfield Park, Pedestrian Route24 hoursRoebuck Road Gate Pedestrian Route (Mon-Fri)07.00-16.00

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Emergency Line:

(01 716) 7999 Buildings under construction or in the planning stage are shown in Italics

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AAcademic Calendar 29Accommodation 21Admission Procedures 5Aircoach 63Applied Language Centre 70

BBank 41Bicycle Shop 50Blog Competition 57 Buildings and Services 45Bus 63

CCareer Development Centre 51Chaplains 34Cinemas 72Clubs 83Computing services 43Crèche 50Currency 70

DDART 65Dental Treatment 53Driving Licence 66Dublin 1Dublin Street Map 94

EEmergencies 50Employment 75Employment office 76English Courses 70Erasmus Student Network UCD 59Estate Agents 80European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)54Exams 19

FFees and Grants Office 84Ferry 64Food 71

GGardaí 70Garda National Immigration Bureau 14Garda (Police) Campus Offices 50Global Lounge 37

HHealth 53Health Insurance 55Health Services 53Hostels 79

IImmigration Regulations 13International Student Adviser 31International Study Centre 3International Students Society 59Ireland 1Irish 69Irish Rail 65IT Induction 43

LLanguage 69Laptops 43Lectures 29Library 42LUAS 65

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MMaps 87Mobile phones 24Museums 73

NNiteline 35Nitelink 63

OOrientation 39

PPost Office 45PPS Number 76Prayer Rooms 35Pre-Masters 3 Printing 43Publications 73

RRegistration 17Restaurants 73

SServices & Facilities 41Shop 45Social Life 72Societies 59Sports Centre 48Sports Clubs 59Staff iiStudent Advisers 32Student Card (UCARD) 17Student Centre 46Student Health Service 53Students Union 44Student TravelCard 64Study Abroad 9Support 31

TTheatres 72Traditional Irish music 73Transportation 63

UUCARD 17Unicare 50University College Dublin Campus Map 88UCDVO 61

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STUDENT HANDBOOK UCD INTERNATIONAL

2012/2013

UCD InternationalGerard Manley Hopkins Centre

University College DublinBelfield

Dublin 4 Ireland

Email: [email protected]: +353 1 716 8500

Fax: +353 1716 1165

ucd.ie/international

facebook.com/UCDInternational

@UCDInternat

Documents

UCD International Student Handbook 2012/2013