Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Terms and Dates:

  • Fall 2025
    September 1, 2025 to December 20, 2025
  • Academic Year 2025-26
    September 1, 2025 to May 16, 2026
  • Spring 2026
    January 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026

Advisor:

Emily Dougherty

Cornell Affiliations:

Agriculture and Life Sciences, Global Learning

Website:

Incoming Exchange students at UC Dublin

Overview

Opportunity Description

This exchange program is suitable to nearly all CALS major, especially for undergraduate students majoring in:

  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Food Science
  • Horticulture
  • Nutritional Science
  • Plant Science

CALS students in majors outside of those recommended may also be able to participate, depending on your interests and academic needs. Non-CALS students may be eligible for the University College Dublin (non-CALS exchange) program.

What is unique about this program?

University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest and most richly diversified university. Through an agreement between the College of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine (UCD) and CALS, undergraduate students may apply to enroll directly in the College of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine at UCD for a semester or a year.

UCD is a vibrant, modern university of approximately 25,000 students situated on a spacious campus about 3 miles to the south of Dublin city center. It is ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. UCD offers award-winning facilities and has been ranked Nr. 1 #1 For Research in Ireland (Times Higher Education Ranking, 2016). With over 100 clubs and student societies, UCD has something for everyone.

Since 1954, CALS has offered their students unique opportunities to study abroad via the CALS Exchange program. CALS students are able integrate themselves into a partner university abroad, taking classes and living alongside degree-seeking students. The CALS Exchange programs are rooted in, and in many cases designed by, CALS faculty affiliated to an international academic institution or university department that complements your academic program. Students who have previously gone on exchange have found it to be a rewarding experience as it has added an international dimension to their degree, challenged them academically and facilitated the development of new skills, and enhanced their personal growth and self-confidence. 

What is unique about Dublin?

Located on the western edge of Europe, Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. Dublin is Ireland's largest and most diverse city, and one of the most visited cities in Europe. Dublin is home to 1.5 million people and is the center of the political, diplomatic, administrative and commercial life of the country. With a young and cosmopolitan population, the city is known for its friendly, open, and welcoming people.

How can I learn more about UCD?

Academic Calendar

  • Academic year: mid-September - mid-May
  • Fall semester: mid-September - late-December
  • Spring semester: late January - mid-May

For specific dates, reference the full academic calendar. 

Things to Consider Before Applying

  • Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps.
  • Have questions about which abroad program to choose and the application process? Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors.
  • Connect with past participants to learn more about the on-site experience.
  • Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @global_cornell

How do I apply?

Applying to study on an exchange program is a two-step process. The Cornell approval process must be completed first, before your Education Abroad advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit your nomination to the exchange partner. 

  1. For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by your college and the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page, or earlier, if the program fills.
  2. Once nominated by Cornell, UCD will email you an invitation to apply with application instructions.  At that point, you must complete the external application required for exchange students by UCD's deadline. Nominated exchange students are typically admitted by partners, but you must complete the application process for them to review your application and offer you a place.