Arriving in Dublin

We can’t wait to welcome you to the International Study Centre. We expect to see you on the first day of term for the start of your induction programme, allowing you to meet your fellow classmates and teachers and find out what to expect from your first weeks at the centre.

Your programme start date is stated on your offer letter or can be found here.

Getting to the ISC on day one

The ISC is located on University College Dublin's Belfield Campus, Richview Newstead Block A. On the first day of your programme, you should report to the International Study Centre to begin Welcome Week and receive your timetable.

Dublin - Your future home

Dublin is a historic city with a young, thriving population, known worldwide for its hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. It has also become a global intellectual hub, attracting well-renowned companies such as Google, Facebook, Pfizer, and IBM.

Just outside the city lies the beautiful Irish countryside, featuring rolling hills, lakes and rivers. It's the perfect escape if you fancy a day away from the buzz of the capital.

How to settle in

We understand that settling into a new environment can be both exciting and challenging, so we're here to support you every step of the way. Your journey begins with our comprehensive Welcome Week. This is an opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with the campus, meet your fellow students, and get to know the staff who will support you throughout your studies. During this week, you will receive your timetable , take part in campus tours and attend welcome sessions to find out more about your academic programme.

What to expect when you arrive

There’ll be plenty of induction activities for you to join once you arrive. You will immediately be a part of a welcoming and supportive community, both at the International Study Centre and the wider university. Making friends should be easy and our nurturing staff are here to ensure you find the support you need to succeed both academically and socially.

Your wellbeing matters

We’re committed to supporting your positive wellbeing and mental health both prior to your enrolment and whilst you are studying with us. For that reason, we encourage you to take advantage of our free Student Assistance Programme (SAP) to help you deal with any personal or student related problems that might be affecting your studies or day-to-day life.

Provided by Health Assured and Endsleigh Insurance, the Student Assistance Programme is designed to help you manage and enhance your mental health and overall wellbeing through two main features including:

• Wellbeing connected
  A unique counsellor-led service available 24 hours a day. 7 days a week, ready to respond to any need for emotional or practical support from international students.
• Health hub
  The health hub includes a range of ways to help you keep track of different aspects of your health and fitness such as water intake and sleep. There’s also a range of healthy, easy-to-make recipes to give inspiration as well as access to loads of articles, podcasts and videos.

To get started with SAP:  
1. Download the Wisdom app for IOS or Android.
2. You’ll then need to enter the following unique code: MHA305915 before completing your set up.

For more information, please contact your central student support team.

Your Campus

The Belfield campus is a friendly and diverse community with state-of-the-art academic and sporting facilities. There are over 70 student-led socities and nearly 60 sport clubs on campus. Additionally, you can visit UCD's Global Lounge, a dedicated space for holding talks, seminars, film events, exhibitons and many more activities.

Join our Global Student Ambassador programme today!

By becoming an Ambassador, you join a network of international students studying at International Study Centres/Colleges around the world.

With regular training sessions, catch-ups and creative activities to get involved in, the role is perfect for those of you interested in sharing your experience with others, developing your professional skills and boosting your CV.

It's a really exciting programme to be a part of, with a variety of tasks and activities to get involved in from blog writing, social media takeovers, attending events and taking part in focus groups.

Complete the application form below to apply now.