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Message from the Global Relations Office ofTrinity College Dublin, the University of DublinDear Partners and Colleagues,As we move into a new academic year, we reflect uponthe challenges and changes we have faced since thestart of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, thegovernment of Ireland made the decision to close schoolsand universities in an attempt to halt the spread of thevirus. We were hopeful that these measures would beshort lived but as the weeks turned into months we, alongwith many universities across the world, began to acceptthat a huge adjustment to our way of life and our way ofteaching was inevitable.The 2020/21 academic year saw a hybrid model ofteaching with some students facing a year of onlinelearning while others were able to participate in smallgroup teaching and laboratory classes. This was of coursea challenge for our students and our staff but it was facedwith resilience and resourcefulness.At Trinity, in person teaching will finally resume on 1November in line with the latest government guidanceon navigating safely through the pandemic.On behalf of all here at Trinity, we hope that you and yourfamily, loved ones and colleagues remain safe and ingood health.Key Updates We are delighted to announce that the GPArequirement for incoming exchange students hasnow been changed from 3.3 to 3.1 with immediateeffect. Please note that very few individual areasof study may have different requirements e.g.Economics and Philosophy require a 3.5 GPA andPolitical Science specify a 3.3. More informationon this is available in the Study Abroad ide2021.pdf Trinity has formally approved an additional option forincoming exchange students for 2021 to prove Englishlanguage proficiency where relevant, using Duolingo.Students must attain a minimum overall score of110/160, dated since January 2020. In addition, IELTS,TOEFL iBT, PTE and Cambridge tests will be acceptedfor 3 years after the date of the exam instead of 2 years. As of December 2019, Trinity’s student exchange partneruniversities that offer three-year degree programmescan now nominate students to join Trinity’s exchangeprogramme for the second year of studies.Global Relations Team Please note that our colleague Natalie Baldwinhas moved departments within Trinity. Incomingapplications will continue to be processed by theAcademic Registry with Aoife Jennings now the pointof contact within the Admissions Team. Trinity has made the decision to allow our students toembark on an exchange and also to welcome exchangestudents on our campus where this is permitted by thepartner university for the Fall and Spring semesters. For more information on Trinity’s responseto the Coronavirus, please make sure toregularly check the following link for updates:www.tcd.ie/about/coronavirus

Academic Year Structure29 August 2021Semester StartUp ProgrammeSemester 125-29 October 2021Reading Week(no classes)Semester 1Date: TBCOrientation DatesSemester 26 - 10 September 2021Orientation DatesSemester 113 - 19 December 202113 September– 3 December 2021Semester 1 (Fall)Teaching Dates24 January 2021Exam PeriodSemester 1Semester StartUp ProgrammeSemester 224 January 15 April 20227 – 13 March 2022Semester 2(Spring)Teaching DatesReading Week(no classes)Semester 22 – 8 May 2022Exam PeriodSemester 2

The Trinity EducationIreland’s topuniversitySupportivecommunityWorld classeducationAT THECENTRE OFTHINGSGlobalcitizenshipFlexiblecareer pathResearchcentred atentry level24% of Trinity studentsare from outside of Ireland,from 118 countriesTrinity is ranked No.1 in IrelandTrinity has 170 sports clubs andstudent societies, including some ofthe oldest societies in the world1st in Europe forProducing EntrepreneursTop 5 of Europe’s MostBeautiful Universities8th MostInternational UniversityTrinity is 1st in Europe for producingentrepreneurs for the 6th year in a rowPitchbook Universities Report 2020Ireland’s LeadingUniversityQS and Times Higher Education WorldUniversity Rankings 2022Trinity is ranked in the top 5 mostbeautiful universities in EuropeBest College Reviews, 2021170 Clubs & SocietiesTrinity is ranked as the 8th MostInternational University in the WorldTimes Higher Education WorldUniversity Ranking 2021

ApplicationGPA3.1 cumulative*Please note that very few individual areas of study may have different requirements.e.g. Economics and Philosophy require a 3.5 GPA, Political Science specify a 3.3.How to ApplyApply through our online application /sa-exchange/index.phpDeadline to Applyfor AdmissionSemester 2, 2021 Application Deadline: 15th October 2020Full year and Semester 1, 2021 Application Deadline: 15 April 2021Contacts for Applicationsto TrinityContact for ExchangeApplications Outboundfrom TrinityAoife Jennings, Executive Officer - Applications and Admissionsjenninao@tcd.ieApplication Processfor Exchange StudentsInternational Exchange Coordinator, Academic Registryinternational.exchange@tcd.ieApplicants are required to have the following when applying: 3.1* GPA on official transcript An academic reference on headed paper, with signature A personal statement Exact modules listed in chosen disciplinesNominations Processfor PartnersIf a university wishes to nominate students they must send an email to AoifeJennings (jenninao@tcd.ie) confirming the nomination and if they are sending thestudent on a fee-paying or exchange basis.A nomination does not act as an application and the students applying must stillcomplete the online application through the Trinity online application /sa-exchange/index.phpAreas of StudyFaculty of Science, Technology,Engineering and MathematicsBiochemistry and ImmunologyBiologyBotanyEnvironmental SciencesPlant SciencesChemistryComputer Science and StatisticsEngineering: General Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, *CivilEngineering, *Electronic Engineering,Biomedical EngineeringGeneral logyPhysics: Astrophysics, GeneralPhysics, Theoretical PhysicsZoologyFaculty of Arts, Humanitiesand Social European Studies (Hilary term only)FrenchGender and Women’s StudiesGermanic StudiesHispanic Studies*HistoryHistory of Art and ArchitectureIrish and Celtic LanguagesItalian*LawLinguistic, Speech andCommunications ScienceMusicNear and Middle Eastern Studies*Philosophy*Political Science*PsychologyReligions, Theology and EcumenicsRussian and Slavonic StudiesSocial Work and Social PolicySociologyFaculty of Health SciencesNursing and Midwifery(Please note that while Trinity welcomespre-med study abroad students, studyabroad students cannot enrol in modulesin the School of Medicine)The LirModules at The Lir, NationalAcademy of Dramatic Art are nowavailable to exchange students, butstudents cannot cross-register inother Schools/Departments if takingmodules at the Lir due to scheduling.*Schools and Departments noted with anasterisk (*) are particularly in demand, soearly applications are recommended.

Credit - European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)Students typically take 30 ECTS per semester at Trinity. ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a creditweighting, so the number of modules (classes) a student takes at Trinity varies on the credit values for each of their modules,which usually have a 5, 10 or 15 ECTS value. Students must take a minimum of 20 ECTS in a semester and 45 ECTS for theacademic year. Students are encouraged to also check in with their home universities for credit load requirements.Academic Supports All visiting undergraduates are provided with a Tutor who is available to assist with any academic or personal issues orconcerns. The Office of Student Learning and Development is also available to help with any academic concerns. They canbe emailed on student.learning@tcd.ie. Any queries or concerns can also be redirected to the Study Abroad Team.Immigration and Visa InformationVisa ApplicationImmigration Service Delivery(ISD) InformationStudents from some non-EU countries will require a visa to enter Ireland. Lists ofvisa-required countries and further information on visa application procedures areavailable eland/visa-immigration/index.phpStudents can also check if they need a visa elandAll students who do NOT hold an EU passport must register with the ImmigrationService Delivery (ISD) after arrival in Ireland. Further information on therequirements to register can be found at the ISD website:www.irishimmigration.ie. Students with EU passports must enter on their Irishor EU passport in order to avoid non-EU entry processes. For ISD related queries,please contact the Global Room: tcdglobalroom@tcd.ieHousing and AccommodationThe Study Abroad Team will give applicants instructions on how to apply for accommodation. Accommodation oncampus is extremely limited. Students will be prioritised for accommodation in Trinity-owned or Trinity-recommendedaccommodation provided students apply by the housing application deadline. The majority of our exchange studentslive in Trinity-approved accommodation at the Binary Hub (semester or year accommodation) or in Kavanagh Court(year only accommodation), modern, purpose-built student residences located in the city centre a short walk fromTrinity. www.tcd.ie/accommodationStudent LifeClubs and SocietiesStudent ServicesGlobal RoomTrinity has over 170 clubs and societies. Find out how to get involved at thefollowing link: www.tcd.ie/students/clubs-societiesAcademic Registry: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/contactDisability Service: www.tcd.ie/disabilityStudent Councelling: www.tcd.ie/Student CounsellingHealth Service: www.tcd.ie/collegehealthSports Centre: www.tcd.ie/SportStudents’ Union: www.tcdsu.orgEquality Office: www.tcd.ie/equalityThe Global Room team provides guidance and support to international studentson a wide range of issues including immigration, accommodationand all aspects of life at oom.phpFor more information, please contact:Michelle Hogan, Global Room Manager and International Liaison Officer orAbigail Odekeye, Executive Officertcdglobalroom@tcd.ie