UCD International Student Handbook

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Dear Student,

It’s 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 of the UCD International Offi ce 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. You should be sure to make the most of it.

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.

CONTACT DETAILS:

International Offi ce ReceptionTierney BuildingUCD, Belfi eld, Dublin 4, Ireland

Tel: +353 1 716 1701Fax: +353 1 716 1165/1071Email: [email protected]: www.ucd.ie/international

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Dr. Erik LithanderDirector of InternationalAffairs

Alex MetcalfeHead of InternationalOffi ce Regional Manager South East Asia

UCD International offi ce StaffWe, the staff of UCD’s International Offi ce, wish you well as you begin your studies in UCD and we look forward to saying hello and getting to know you.

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UCD CENTRE FOR STUDY ABROAD

Enda CarrollStudy Abroad Manager

Joanne ReillyStudy Abroad Assistant

ERASMUS/NON-EU EXCHANGE

Catherine ConveryEuropean ProgrammesOffi cer

Ruth RedahanInternational Study Co-ordinatorNon-EU Exchanges

Deirdre Healy International ExchangeAssistant

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Una CondronSenior Administrator

Sadhbh O’SullivanExecutive Assistant

RECRUITMENT/MARkETING

Gary OsborneInternational MarketingManagerRegional Manager India

Yi BaoInternationalRecruitment ManagerRegional Manager China

Susan McAlindenInternational Partnership Co-ordinatorRegional Manager MiddleEast

kate O’HanlonInternationalRecruitment Assistant

Lydie FaureInternationalCommunicationsAssistant

STUDENT SUPPORT

Carl LusbyInternational StudentAdviser

Sarah HoltInternational Study Co-ordinatorInternational StudentSupport, US Financial Aid

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1. Introduction 1

2. Categories of International Student 2

3. Admission Procedures 4

4. Immigration Regulations 10

5. Registering at UCD 14

6. Orientation & International Student Welcome 18

7. Studying in UCD 20

8. Accommodation 22

9. Student Health 30

10. Student Support 34

11. General Services & Facilities 40

12. Events for International Students 48

13. Clubs and Societies 50

14. Transportation 52

15. Living & Working in Dublin 58

16. Language 66

Appendices 69

Index 89

Contents

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 2010.

Cover Photo (students), p. i, 4, 13, 14, 24, 28, 33, 34, 38, 41, 42, 47 © Dan Hayden Advantage Point Photography p.8 © Barry Hennessey, p.11 © John Kenny, p. 51 © Andrew Flanagan p. 54 (Dublin Bus) © Sławek, p. 64 © Helena Ribera UCD Photos Courtesy of UCD Communications, UCD International Office and UCD Media Services

1 Introduction

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Dublin City Ireland’s capital is Dublin, a cosmopolitan, Georgian city of approximately 1M people. As a capital city, Dublin offers a great variety of amenities, including theatres, cinemas and parks. However, given its relatively small size, the city can be easily navigated. There are train links to Belfast in Northern Ireland, Galway in the west of Ireland and Cork in the south.

Dublin began as a Viking settlement founded over one thousand years ago on the banks of the River Liffey and situated on a majestic broad sweeping bay. It became an administrative capital after the Norman conquest of Ireland in the twelfth century and developed its own parliament and government institutions under British sovereignty from the fourteenth century onwards. During the eighteenth century, the city grew rapidly with the Wide Street Commissioners overseeing the building of fine Georgian architecture which still exists today. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Dublin became the centre of two great cultural movements - the Gaelic League, aimed at restoring the Irish Language, and the Irish Literary Renaissance. Ireland became a republic in 1949 and Dublin is now the thriving capital of this independent country and the centre of the political, diplomatic, administrative and commercial life. Ireland is a member of the European Union and is a Eurozone member country. There are excellent air links to European capitals 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 five Colleges (College of Arts and Celtic Studies, College of Business and Law, College of Human Sciences, College of Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences). 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 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. It 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 careers advisory facilities. Student accommodation is available for 2,500 students and UCD’s International Office provides guidance to international students who seek accommodation off campus. In 2009/10, over 19% of UCD’s student body came from outside Ireland and this international dimension is greatly valued by the university.

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‘FULL-DEGREE’ UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS

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

‘GRADUATE’ OR ‘POSTGRADUATE’STUDENTS

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

‘ERASMUS’ STUDENTS

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

‘NON-EU EXCHANGE’ STUDENTS

You are a non-EU exchange student if you come from a non-EU university with whom we have a bi-lateral 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.

‘STUDY ABROAD’ STUDENTS

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

‘VISITING/OCCASIONAL’ STUDENTS

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 7 for information).

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 co-ordinator or the International Office.

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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 ADMISSIONSOFFICE Student Desk, Tierney BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1554Email: [email protected]: www.ucd.ie/horizons

3.2 GRADUATE STUDENTSAll applications for admission to graduate courses at UCD must be made to the relevant schools and colleges. Contact details for each school and college can be found at www.ucd.ie/pgstudy.

Alternatively you can contact UCD Graduate Studies.

UCD GRADUATE STUDIESUCD Research University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 4022 / 4044 / 4043 Fax: +353 1 716 4001 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/pgstudy

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www.ucd.ie/international

Deadline for Online Applications

Online applications must be completed by 31 May 2010 for full year/autumn semester students and no later than 1 November 2010 for second term/spring semester students.

Choosing ModulesInstructions for choosing modules will be provided by the International Office 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.

Academic Co-ordinatorsEach Erasmus exchange in which UCD is involved will have an academic co-ordinator in UCD. The name of your UCD co-ordinator is available from the International Office website. You should have this name for reference in any correspondence with the International Office. Any academic queries may be addressed to the academic co-ordinator directly.

Programme Co-ordinatorsIf you have queries that are not related to courses, please contact one of the co-ordinators below.

BUSINESS

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

LAW

Ms. 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 ConveryInternational OfficeTierney BuildingUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1776Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Deirdre HealyInternational OfficeTierney BuildingUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1992Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Check with your home International Office/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.

3. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International Office by email.

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3.4 NoN-EU ExChANGE STUDENTSUCD has exchange agreements with a growing 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.


Deadline for Online ApplicationsExchange students must apply online by 31 May 2010 for full year/autumn semester students and no later than 1 November 2010 for second term/spring semester students.

Programme Co-ordinatorIf you have any queries please contact one of the co-ordinators below.

BUSINESS

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

LAW

Ms. 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. Ruth RedahanInternational OfficeTierney BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1603Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Deirdre HealyInternational OfficeTierney BuildingUniversity College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1992Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION PROCEDURE1. 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.

3. If successful you will receive an acceptance letter from UCD International Office.

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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 co-ordinator directly.

BUSINESSMs. Esther SanzUCD Quinn School of BusinessBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 4750Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

ENGINEERINGARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Ms. Sue PhilpottUCD Engineering & Materials Science CentreProgramme OfficeBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1864Fax: +353 1 716 1155Email: [email protected]

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NUTRITION

Ms. Claudia SchmidRoom 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: [email protected]

SCIENCE

Ms. Joanna LongUCD Agriculture & Food Science CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 2365Fax: +353 1 716 2439Email: [email protected] [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 procedure.

UCD Centre for Study Abroad

Ms. Enda CarrollManagerCentre for Study AbroadRoom A107/G104Newman BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfi eld, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 8528Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

Ms. Joanne ReillyStudy Abroad AssistantCentre for Study AbroadRoom A107/G104Newman BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfi eld, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 8289Fax: +353 1 716 1165Email: [email protected]

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ARTS, CELTIC STUDIES & HUMAN SCIENCES

UCD Centre for Study AbroadRoom A107/G104, Newman BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 8248Fax: +353 1 283 1165Email: [email protected]

CLINTON INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN STUDIES

Ms. Catherine CareyUCD Clinton Institute for American Studies University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353 1 716 1560 Fax: +353 1 716 1562 Email: [email protected]

BUSINESS

Ms. Aoife DohertyRoom Q123, UCD Quinn School of BusinessUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 4752Fax: +353 1 716 4759Email: [email protected]

PRE-LAW

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

ENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE

Ms. Sue PhilpottUCD Engineering & Materials Science CentreProgramme OfficeUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 1864Fax: +353 1 716 1155Email: [email protected]

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NUTRITION

Ms. Claudia SchmidRoom 3.34, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 7676 Fax: +353 1 716 1147 Email: [email protected]

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Ms. Anne FinanUCD Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems Programme Office, Health Sciences CentreUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 6493 Fax: +353 1 716 6450 Email: [email protected]

SCIENCE

Ms. Joanna LongProgramme Office, UCD Science Building,University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 2365/2356Fax: +353 1 716 2439Email: [email protected] [email protected]

SPORT AND EXERCISE

Dr. Tara MagdalinskiUCD Centre for Sports Studies Woodview House, University College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 3439Fax : +353 1 716 3071Email: [email protected]

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Ms. Enda Carroll / Ms. Joanne ReillyUCD Centre for Study AbroadRoom G104 / A107, Newman BuildingUniversity College DublinBelfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 8528/8289Fax: +353 1 283 1165Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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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 5 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 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 on

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Please ensure you read the ‘Student visaguidelines’ document before applying foryour 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 5 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 International Student Adviser, Carl Lusby, know as quickly as possible and she will advise you.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISER

Ms. Carl Lusby International Office Reception, Tierney Building, andRoom C2.16, Health Science Centre Tel: +353 1 716 6632/1492 Email: [email protected]

IRISH NATURALISATION ANDIMMIGRATION SERVICE

13-14 Burgh QuayDublin 2, IrelandTel: +353 1 616 7700Web: www.inis.gov.ie

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REqUIRED FOR GARDA NATIONAL IMMIGRATION BUREAU

1. Valid passport

2. 2010/2011 student card

3. Evidence of financial support, e.g. current bank statement showing your name, a letter of guarantee from 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

4. A letter from the Student Desk (Tierney Building) indicating your student status, start date and the duration of your course at UCD

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

6. Evidence of private health insurance

7. €150. This must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash

Citizens from EU/EEA and Switzerland

It is not necessary to register with the immigration authorities.

All Other Students

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.

GARDA NATIONAL IMMIGRATION BUREAU

13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland

Tel: +353 1 666 9130/01 Mon. to Thurs.: 8.00am – 10.00pm Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

4.2 AFTER ARRIvAl: REGISTRATIoN wITh GARDA NATIoNAl IMMIGRATIoN BUREAU (GNIB)

NON-EU CITIZENS:

Passport, birth certifi cate and entry visa (if applicable)

Private health insurance

Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the undergraduate Admissions Offi ce or CAO confi rmation 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 certifi cate

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

Undergraduates: acceptance letter from the undergraduate Admissions Offi ce or CAO confi rmation 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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Before attending courses you will need to register as a student, enroll in your courses, pay your tuition fees and receive a student card. The card gives you access to all student facilities, including the library, computer facilities, sports clubs and the student centre.

Registration is a two-step process: the first step is called programme registration (confirmation of attendance) and the second step is module registration.

All students need to register online (confirmation of attendance). Then, students need to register for modules.

The module registration varies depending on your type of studies (undergraduate, graduate, Erasmus/non-EU exchange, study abroad, visiting/occasional fee-paying).

Undergraduate Students

All 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 1554. 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

Graduate Students

Students 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

Erasmus/Non-EU Exchange Students

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


Study Abroad Students

Study abroad students also 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 co-ordinator (see section 3.6) for more information.

Visiting/Occasional Fee-Paying Students

Visiting/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 co-ordinator (see section 3.5) for more information.

UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION HELP LINE:

+353 1716 1554

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Undergraduate Students

Once 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 Students

Course work for Masters degrees is examined either 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. In addition, please note that the UCD registration fee does not include the PhD examination fee, which is paid directly to the Student Desk when lodging the theses.

Erasmus/Non-EU Exchange Students

Erasmus 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) at


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 Students

Study 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 Students

Visiting/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 you home address on SIS Web is appropriately updated.

Examination Locations

Students 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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The International Office knows that moving to a new country is an exciting experience for students, but also understands the challenges associated with such a significant transition. UCD’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.

We encourage international students to take part in all the events of both the International Student Welcome and the UCD general orientation. 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 2010/2011 academic year, UCD’s Orientation Week and International Student Welcome will take place from Monday 6th September to Friday 10th September 2010.

The International Student Welcome and Information Fair will take place on Wednesday September 8th, where information will be provided by 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.


Provisional Orientation Schedule:

MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2010

On-campus accommodation opens

WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2010

International Student Welcome and Information Fair Walking tours of UCD Shopping tours Student card collection (by programme) Evening social events

THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2010

Programme-specific orientation events International Student Café Walking tours of UCD Student card collection (by programme) Evening social events

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2010

Programme-specific orientation events Walking tours of UCD Student card collection (by programme)

Supplementary Events:Additional 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 can be accessed through

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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.

Timetables for undergraduate students are on SIS Student Web.

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 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, 6 Sep – Friday, 10 Sep 2010

Teaching Term Monday, 13 Sep – Friday, 3 Dec 2010

Revision Saturday, 4 Dec – Friday, 10 Dec 2010

Examinations Saturday, 11 Dec – Wednesday, 22 Dec 2010

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

Examination Process Monday, 3 Jan 2011 – Friday, 14 Jan 2011 (TBC)

Semester 2

Teaching Term Monday, 17 Jan – Friday, 4 Mar 2011

Fieldwork / Study Period Monday, 7 March – Sunday, 20 Mar 2011

Teaching Term Monday, 21 March – Friday, 22 Apr 2011

Revision Tuesday, 26 April – Sunday, 1 May 2011

Examinations Tuesday 3 May - Saturday 14 May 2011

Examination Process Monday 16 May - Friday 27 May 2011 (TBC)

Summer Term Research Period

Term Monday, 16 May – Friday, 26 Aug 6 2011

Examination Period Monday, 8 Aug – Saturday, 13 Aug 2011

Examination Process Monday, 15 Aug – Friday, 26 Aug 2011(TBC)


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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For up-to-date information on accommodation please see www.ucd.ie/residences. UCD 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. These are spread across five locations, 300 of which are located on the nearby Blackrock Campus. 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 two equal instalments on or before the 6th September 2010 and 11th January 2011. A deposit of €350 is payable at the time of booking. This is refundable at the end of the academic year less insurance costs, and the cost of any damage/breakages. All residences will also charge €388 with the first instalment for the utilities. Students wishing to stay in Glenomena or Proby Halls for 50 weeks pay in three instalments.

Please note that should a student vacate their residence during the occupancy period they will forfeit their deposit and rent.

It should also be noted that electricity is not included in the rent and must be paid for separately as a utility charge.

Room bookings are made online or through your SIS web account.

www.ucd.ie/residenceswww.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

Moving InIn 2010, rooms in the student residences will be available for occupation from 6th September 2010 to 27th May 2011 at 12 pm. If you arrive in Dublin before this date, you should make alternative arrangements (see Appendix 3).

Keys for rooms may be collected up until 10.00pm 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 9.30am and 5.00pm.

BELFIELDBelgrove

200 x three-bedroom apartments (including 26 twin rooms)

Glenomena

126 x six-bedroom apartments 4 x single bedroom studios

Merville

156 x four-bedroom apartments

Roebuck Hall

50 x six-bedroom apartments

Roebuck Castle Catered Accommodation

10 x thirteen-bedroom halls Full Breakfast and Dinner catered for in

Private Dining Hall

ACCOMMODATION RATESFees for accommodation vary according to residence

38 Weeks €3,808 to €5,324 plus utilities

50 Weeks €6,753 plus utilities

Roebuck Castle Catered Halls

Full Irish or Continental Breakfast and Dinner in a private dinning hall for only €7.50 per day!

8.1 oN-CAMPUS ACCoMMoDATIoN

BLACkROCkBlackrock Student Residence

180 x single rooms with common kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and t.v. rooms

Proby Student Residences

14 x six-bedroom apartments

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STUDY ABROAD STUDENTSAll Programmes Enda Carroll

Joanne Reilly

[email protected]

[email protected]

ERASMUS STUDENTSquinn School of Business Deirdre Linehan O’Brien [email protected]

School of Law Claire O’Shea [email protected]

All Others Catherine ConveryDeirdre Healy

[email protected]

NON-EU ExCHANGE STUDENTSquinn School of Business Esther Sanz [email protected]

School of Law Claire O’Shea [email protected]

All Others Ruth Redahan Deirdre Healy

[email protected]

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

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSCarl Lusby [email protected]

8.2 INTERNATIoNAl STUDENT ACCoMMoDATIoN UCD has set aside a large proportion of on-campus rooms for international students. International students must check first on availability with individual co-ordinators before booking accommodation online.

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8.3 INFoRMATIoN oN ThE STUDENT RESIDENCESPlease note: all on-campus accommodation is for single students and there is no accommodation for couples and/or families at this time.

Each apartment has the following facilities:

MERVILLE

apartments of 4/5 single bedrooms•two showers, two toilets•a kitchen and living area per apartment•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

BELGROVE

apartments of 3 single or 1 single/1 double bedroom•one shower, one toilet•a kitchen and dining area per apartment•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

GLENOMENA

apartments of 6 single bedrooms •each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet)•a kitchen and dining area per apartment•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

PROBY HOUSE

apartments of 6 single bedrooms•each student has their own bedroom/bathroom•each student shares common kitchen/living area with 5 other students•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

ROEBUCk HALL

apartments of 6 single bedrooms•each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet)•a kitchen and dining area per apartment•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

ROEBUCk CASTLE CATERED ACCOMMODATION

apartments of 13 single bedrooms•each student has their own bedroom/bathroom (with shower & toilet)•a kitchenette and lounge area per apartment•a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle•catered meals (breakfast & dinner) for €7.50 per day in a private dining hall•coffee shop•exercise room with rowing, cycling machines, etc.•

BLACkROCk RESIDENCE

180 single rooms with common kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and •TV rooms.a hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle•

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8.4 vIRTUAl ToURVirtual tour of on-campus accommodation in Belfield

www.ucd.ie/virtualtour

FurnishingsStudents should be prepared to supply all other necessary kitchen items themselves. There is a small freezer in the fridge. As apartments are upgraded a large freezer is being made available in some apartments. Any specialist equipment such as woks etc. must be purchased separately.

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 or any post office.

FurnitureEach student’s bedroom contains a bed (three feet wide by six feet long or .91 metres wide by 1.83 metres long) There is also a desk, chair, lamp and wardrobe. A duvet (comforter) and a pillow are provided; students must buy their own bedlinen and towels.

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

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If you have not been allocated a room in the student residences on campus you should contact the UCD Residences Off-Campus Office for assistance.

The Off-Campus Office is open from 2 June to the 1st week in September. Students can reference daily newspapers and telephone landlords/landladies from the office.

OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION OFFICE

House 5 Merville Residence University College Dublin,Belfield, Dublin 4.Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00 pm Tel: +353 1 716 5772 /5773Web: www.ucd.ie/residences

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 August and increases throughout September/October.

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 noon in the city centre newsagents, but not until after 2.00pm 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 4 for a list of estate agents.

The staff of the International Office 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.findahome.ie

Click on ‘Colleges Section’, where you should choose Dublin and then UCD. The system will ask you for a password, which is: belfield.

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 3 for a list of youth hostels and budget accommodation.

8.5 oFF-CAMPUS ACCoMMoDATIoN

WebsitesThe following websites have advertisements for available accommodation in Dublin:

www.daft.iewww.independent.ie

www.let.iewww.myhome2let.iewww.letbynet.com

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8.5 oFF-CAMPUS ACCoMMoDATIoN (CoNT.)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 (you can get a handout from the SU as well) 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.

8.6 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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8.7 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.

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!How electricity will be paid for? In Merville •there is a card system, in Belgrove a two-monthly bill. How you divide the cost needs to be worked out in advance. Please note, electricity is quite expensive in Ireland, so turn off electrical equipment (including shower) when not in use. 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? (check your licence to reside) 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 arise, talk about it with your •flatmates straight await, do not wait as it will escalate.

Some problems may occur, such as:

Music too loud•Arguments about TV programmes•Too many friends calling or staying too late•People not doing their share of the cleaning/•shopping

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

If you encounter problems with your flat mates and you have to tried to talk to them but been unsuccessful don’t hesitate to mention it to your residence reception. Students advisers are also here to help you (see section 10.1) for contact details.

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The Student Health Service provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered students of the university.

LocationThe Student Health Service is located on the first floor of the Student Centre Building.

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 2.00pm - 4.30pm Tuesday & Thursday early morning clinic: 8.30am

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 (01) 716 3133.

Due to high demand during term 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 9.2).

If students are worried about a health problem, they should go to the Student Health Service, where the receptionist will make an appointment for them to see the appropriate health officer. 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.

CostsCurrent charges at the Student Health Service are as follows: €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

Health Service Policy on EmergenciesEmergencies 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: (01) 2094021Weekdays: 6pm-10pm Weekends/Bank holidays: 10am-6pm

CONTACTORS

Tel: (01) 8300244 (House Call Service - 24 hour service)

Nurse ConsultationsThe nurses in the Student Health Service operate a walk-in triage service Monday-Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm & 2.00pm to 3.00pm. The nurses will assess any students presenting with urgent medical problems and refer them, if appropriate, to the doctor on duty.

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.

9.1 UCD STUDENT hEAlTh SERvICE

EMERGENCY NUMBER IN IRELAND 999 OR 112

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EU NationalsStudents 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.

ODON

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

VHI HEALTHCARE

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

AVIVA

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

qUINN-HEALTHCARE

Eastgate Road, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Co. Cork Tel: +353 1 890 89 1890 Web: www.quinn-healthcare.ie

9.2 hEAlTh SERvICES IN IRElANDHealth 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 15.9). 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.

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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.

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Student advisers provide support for all students during their university experience. Located in all colleges, student advisers work in conjunction with the chaplains and representatives of the academic and administrative staff.

10.1 STUDENT ADvISERS

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, Chaplains, 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.

Student advisers are here to help you make your time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible. You can contact them 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/advisers

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE &VETERINARY MEDICINE

Ros McFeely Room 046, Veterinary Science Centre

Tel: + 353 1 716 6085 Email: [email protected]

ARTSAisling O’ Grady Room D001, Newman Building

Tel: + 353 1 716 8349Email: [email protected]

COMMERCEJacqueline LevineRoom Q020, Quinn Business School


ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTUREColleen BlaneyRoom 325A, Engineering and Materials Science Centre

Tel: + 353 1 716 1875 + 353 86 382 5746Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL, MEDICINE, BIOMEDICALCarl LusbyRoom C2.16, Health Science Centre,International Offi ce Reception, Tierney Building

Tel: + 353 1 716 6632/1492Email: [email protected]

HUMAN SCIENCESKieran MoloneyRoom G003, Newman Building


DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICEClodagh ColleranDisability Support Services, Level 1, Library Building


UCD NEW ERAJennifer Murphy Room 103, Tierney Building


NURSING, PHYSIOTHERAPY, MIDWIFERY,SPORTS MANAGEMENT, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Anna FarrellRoom C1.19 Health Sciences


SCIENCEAoife FitzgeraldRm. 121, Science Education Centre and Research Centre Hub

Tel: + 353 1 716 2863Email: aoife.fi [email protected]

LAW, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSNadia Clarkin Rm. E119, Smurfi t Business SchoolRm. 127, Roebuck Castle

Tel: + 353 1 716 8953 (Smurfi t) + 353 1 716 8790 (Law)Email: [email protected]

MATURE YEARS STUDENTSRonan Murphy Room G101, Newman Building

Tel: +353 1 716 8245Email: [email protected]

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10.2 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.

All members of the International Office are also available to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

MS. CARL LUSBYInternational Student AdviserInternational Office Reception, Tierney BldgRoom C2.16, Health Science Centre Tel: +353 1 716 6632/1492 Email: [email protected]

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10.3 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. A referral system is directed towards academic sources. Availability to students is seen as a priority at all times.

The main chaplains’ offi ce is situated at G002 in the Newman Building. You can make an appointment by calling Anne Tynan on 01 716 8372 or simply drop in.

CHAPLAINS/STUDENT ADVISERSRoom G002,Newman Building,UCD, Belfi eld, Dublin 4, Ireland.Tel: +353 1 716 8372/4789/8543 +353 1 716 6495/6639 Email: [email protected]: www.ucd.ie/chaplain

10.4 NITElINENiteline is a voluntary student-run telephone listening and information service for students. The volunteers come from UCD, TCD, RCSI and NCAD and remain anonymous within the student body. 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 confi dential.

NITELINE Thursdays to Sundays

9.00pm to 2.30amMonday 9.00pm - 1.30am

FREEPhoNE 1800 793 793

(includes calls from mobiles and payphones)

For further information log on towww.ucd.ie/niteline

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10.5 DISABIlITy SUPPoRTUCD aims to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all students. If you have a disability and require assistance, please inform the International Office well 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.

THE DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Level 1, Library Building Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.00pm Tel: +353 1 716 7565 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ucd.ie/access/dss

10.6 RACISMWe 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 the International Office or your student adviser (see section 10.1) immediately.

10.7 PRAyER RooMSBecause of the large number of Muslim/Islamic students studying medicine in UCD, prayer rooms are available in the UCD Health Sciences Centre as well as in the UCD Science Centre in the Belfield campus.

10.8 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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11.1 RESTAURANTSThere are a number of restaurants and cafés on the Belfi eld campus open Monday to Friday during the academic year. The main restaurant is located on the fi rst fl oor of the Restaurant Building.

Main Restaurant Opening HoursMon. - Fri.: 8.00am – 7.00pm (term) 8.30am – 7.00pm (outside term)

Breakfast 8.00am – 10.00amLunch/Dinner 12.00pm – 2.30pmTea/Dinner 4.30pm – 7.00pm 4.30pm –6.30pm (Friday)

There are smaller restaurants located in the Science Centre, the Agriculture & Food Science Centre and the Student Centre on campus and cafés in the Sports Centre, the Newman Building, Library, Quinn School of Business, Architecture Buildings, the Conway Institute and Health Sciences Centre. The main restaurant in Blackrock is open from 8.30am to 7.00pm. If staying in on-campus accommodation, look for details of the meal deals at

www.ucd.ie/residences

For more information on restaurants, visit

www.ucd.ie/catering

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. Both bank branches have designated student offi cers and are recommended because the staff are accustomed to the requirements of students. ATM’s are located the Library Building, the Main Restaurant, AIB bank, and the Student Centre at the Belfi eld Campus.

AIB

Opening Hours:Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Thursday: 10.00am - 5.00pm

BANk OF IRELAND

Student Store Opening Hours:Monday-Tuesday-Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pmWednesday: 10.30am - 4.00pmThursday: 10.00am - 5.00pm

To open a bank account you will need:

Passport

UCD student card

Proof of address (Letter from UCD Student Desk, Tierney Building)

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11.3 lIBRARyAll 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.

Opening HoursOpening hours vary depending on the library, The James Joyce Library operates:

Monday to Friday 8.30am -11.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Sunday Closed

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

Graduate StudentsIn addition to the normal borrowing rights at the library, graduate students in UCD may apply for an 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. For further information, please contact the Information Desk at any UCD library.

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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 an email account by the Computer Information Centre (CIC).

Getting StartedUCD IT Services provide 20-minute student IT induction courses during orientation week. IT induction courses are designed to familiarise new UCD students with all they need to know about printing, Blackboard, UCD Connect, getting an account, using computer labs, using laptops, accessing software, and saving files.

After orientation, IT induction courses are held on a weekly basis at the start of term. Students can book a place by contacting the Helpdesk at 01 716 2700 or by emailing [email protected]

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. This includes color and black-and-white printing. You must buy credits to pay for printing. 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.

Any queries regarding computers can be directed to the Computing Services Help Desk at 01 716 2700 or [email protected] or visit their website for more information at

www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport

Copi-PrintThis is a printing and photocopying service with offices in the Library, Newman Building, Quinn School and Blackrock campus.

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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 STUDENT CENTREThe Student Centre houses the offices of the Students’ Union, the Student Health Service and the Students’ Consultative Forum. It also has restaurants serving hot and cold snacks and a students’ bar. There are a number of function rooms of various sizes suitable for a range of student events.

11.8 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 Handbook is distributed to students during the first weeks of term and is also available at www.ucdsu.ie. It gives further details on the services provided and advice on how to cope with various problems you might encounter.

The Students’ Union runs events on a weekly basis, including gigs, discos and special events. One of their main events is The Freshers’ Ball, Ireland’s biggest student event.

The Union also offers advisory services in education, welfare, employment and accommodation matters as well as a counselling service. Its newspaper, the University Observer, is a regular publication distributed free of charge to students.

The Student Union offices are located in the Student Centre. The contact telephone number for the Students’ Union is 716 3108. For further information on the Students’ Union including contact details for all Student Officers visit

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11.9 STUDENTS’ ClUBCentral to a student’s social life in university is the Students’ Club which runs regular events and provides a games, bar and video service. It’s located beside the main restaurant 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.

11.10 STUDENTS’ UNIoN ShoPThe 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.

11.11 BUIlDINGS AND SERvICESThe Buildings and Services department operates reception desks (called Services) in buildings on Belfield and Blackrock campuses. The Services Desks provide information on location of offices, lecture theatres, lost property, bus timetables, etc. They also provide advice and assistance on security. There is no Services Desk in the Tierney Building.

11.12 PoST oFFICEA post office is located to the rear of the ground floor of the Main Restaurant Building. All regular post office services are available and a postbox is situated outside the post office as well as near the Library Building.

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UCD has an excellent sports centre, located on the Belfield campus. The sports facilities at Belfield are among the finest in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sporting activity at UCD. It houses two sports halls, five squash courts, two handball/racquetball alleys, saunas and a climbing wall.

Other amenities are a sports injury clinic, staffed by doctors and physiotherapists, a sports shop and a sports café. There is also a fitness centre with top-of-the-range cardiovascular equipment, resistance equipment, treadmills, stationary bicycles and elliptical machines. A full range of machine and free weights are also available. Fitness tests are available on request.

Outdoors, there are seventeen first class natural grass pitches (for rugby, soccer, Gaelic football and hurling), four natural grass floodlit training areas, eight synthetic grass floodlit pitches including the National Hockey Stadium, five tennis courts and a modern athletics track.

UCD sport clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play, and compete in sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level. Getting involved in a sports club is an ideal way to keep fit, learn a new skill, meet people with similar interests, as well as as provide a welcome break from academic life. With over 60 sports clubs to choose from ranging from team sports, adventure sports, water sports to martial arts, there should be something to meet your needs! See Appendix 6 for a list of sports clubs.

‘Get in Gear’ offers a programme of indoor and outdoor exercise for students as an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle. It aims to target the non-active students of UCD. For further information go to

www.ucd.ie/getingear

Information will be given at the start of term. UCD Sport has a comprehensive website detailing its full range of facilities and services including a latest sports news section.

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11.14 BICyClE ShoPA bicycle shop is located on the Belfield campus, near the athletics track, where new or second-hand bikes can be purchased or repaired. A second-hand bicycle costs from €80 and a new bicycle costs approximately €180. Some of the bicycles sold in the bicycle shop can be resold to them when you are leaving Ireland (make sure you keep your receipt when you purchase your bicycle). Bicycles can also be rented on a daily or monthly basis.

UCD BICYCLE SHOP

Tel: + 353 1 716 1697Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pmSaturday: 10.00am - 2.00pm

11.15 CAMPUS GARDA (PolICE) oFFICESThe Campus Garda Office is located at the Services Desk in the Newman Building. The office is open from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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.

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 Gardaí, Buildings and Services and various groups within UCD.

UNICARE red emergency phones are located throughout the campus. The emergency telephone number is 716 7999 (internal no. 7999). Services personnel provide vehicle and foot patrols on a 24-hour basis throughout the campus. If you are uncomfortable walking alone through the campus at night, contact the emergency line and a Services staff member will accompany you to your residence.

11.17 UCD CRèChEThere has been a crèche 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 01 269 5143 or visit

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The International Office as well as clubs and societies at UCD organise events throughout the year. Make sure to take part!

International Student ReceptionThis reception is usually attended by over 600 students. It is a great opportunity to meet other international students as well as those from your own country. We would love to see you in your national dress!

Trips to the Irish CountrysideThe International Office organises various trips to the countryside surrounding Dublin. Trips take place to Newgrange, Glendalough or Trim Castle amongst other places. These generally occur in October/November and February/March.

Christmas LunchThis is mainly for students who are not going home for Christmas and for those who would like to try some traditional Irish Christmas food. It usually attracts around 100 students. Details will be posted on the international website www.ucd.ie/international and around the International Office in early December.

International Students’ Society (ISS) Erasmus Student Network UCD (ESN)The International Students’ Society and the Erasmus Student Network are run by UCD students for UCD students. ISS and ESN organize events and activities each week during both semesters. The activities vary so that all interests are accommodated for.

Events organised locally by the ISS include coffee time once a week, evening performance at the National Concert Hall, visits to the Guinness factory, Halloween pub crawl, Dublin Castle tour, Christmas party, table quiz, visit to Howth village, Jameson distillery tour to name only a few. They also organise trips to other cities in Ireland, including Cork, Galway and Belfast.

Freshers’ Week-Refreshers DayFreshers’ Week takes place at the beginning of the first semester. Refreshers Day takes place at the beginning of the second semester; students will have the opportunity to join clubs and societies. Societies will have stands in the Freshers’ Pavilion, located beside the Student Centre. During Freshers’ Week, there will be a range of activities run by all the societies, which are advertised on posters around campus.

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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 Freshers’ Week (second week of Autumn term). This is a very important aspect of student life in the college. The selection and variety of the different clubs and societies is huge, and no matter what your interests there will probably 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 6 for a list of clubs and societies. For further information visit

www.ucd.ie/sportandsocieties.htm

Some of the most popular sports club include the soccer club (with 66 men’s team, this is UCD’s biggest sports club), athletics, rifle, badminton, sailing and some more traditional Gaelic sports such as Gaelic Football and Hurling.

Some of the most popular societies include the DramSoc, the Law Society and L&H (Literary and Historical Society) but also some internationally oriented societies such as the French Society, Chinese Students Society, Islamic Society or the Penang Medical College Students Association.

UCD is also home to the International Students’ Society and a branch of the Erasmus Student Network.

UCD International Students’ SocietyThe 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.

For details, photos and latest events information, visit their Facebook page (UCD ISS, International Students’ Society) or write to [email protected]

Erasmus Student Network UCDErasmus Student Network UCD was set up in 2006 by Irish students and is a full member of the Erasmus Student Network International Organisation, linking it with 248 Universities in Europe. ESN UCD includes both Irish and international students in UCD. They organise Erasmus parties, language exchanges and sporting events. They provide information to Irish students wishing to study abroad and practical support to international students who arrive here in UCD.

For details, photos and latest events information, visit their Facebook page (Erasmus Student Network UCD) or write to [email protected]

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14.3 BUSES FRoM CITy CENTRE To UCDDublin Bus runs all public bus services in the greater Dublin area (including DART connection buses). Timetables of the buses serving UCD are available at the Services desk in the Newman Building on the Belfield campus and 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 pre-paid bus tickets in the Students’ Union shop and online at

www.dublinbus.ie

14.4 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:

DUBLIN BUS

59 Upper O’Connell St., Dublin 1, IrelandTel: +353 1 872 0000Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pmSaturday: 9.00am to 2.00pmWeb: www.dublinbus.ie

14.1 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. This service departs Dublin Airport at the following times:

4.00am – 6.00 am Every 20 minutes6.00am – 8.00pm Every 10 minutes8.00am – 11.00pm Every 20 minutes12.00am – 4.00am Every hour

Another circuit serves Ballsbridge and Donnybrook.

The Aircoach route map can be found in Appendix 9. For full details, please see

www.aircoach.ie

14.2 TAxIS FRoM DUBlIN AIRPoRT To CITy CENTRE If you arrive in the airport after 8pm, 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.

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14.5 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.

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

14.7 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 €12. Application forms are available from www.studenttravelcard.ie or from the Student Travelcard office in the Library Building. Forms can be stamped at the Student Desk, Tierney Building when you show them your UCD student card. Please note that you must fill in the application form before the Student Desk will stamp it.

14.6 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.

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BUS ÉIREAN (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, Busáras (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 COMPANIES

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

www.busstation.net/busuk/busire.htm

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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 in 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

LUAS

The Luas operates two tramlines servicing Dublin city centre and suburbs: the Green Line connects Sandyford to St Stephen’s Green. The Red Line connects Tallaght to Connolly Station. 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

TAXIS

Taxis 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 pick-up charge. Usually a €1 tip is given to the taxi driver.

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Obtaining 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:

Australia•Gibraltar•Guernsey•Isle of Man•Japan•Jersey•South Africa•South Korea•Switzerland•

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.

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Provisional LicenceThe fi rst step is to get a ‘provisional licence’. In order to get a provisional Irish driver’s licence, you must fi rst obtain a PPS Number (see section 15.9) and pass a driver theory test. The fee for the test is currently €35.60 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 Certifi cate, 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 on your fi rst and third provisional licences you must have a fully licenced driver in the car with you.

DOCUMENTS REqUIRED FOR PROVISIONAL LICENCE

Birth certifi cate or current licence (Passport will also suffi ce)

Application form

Theory test certifi cate

Eyesight report

Two passport-sized photographs (signed on reverse)

Current fee of €15.00

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 €40 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. It is advisable to take a few driving lessons from one of the many driving schools in the Dublin area before you take your test.

For further information on driving in Ireland, please see

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The official currency of Ireland since January 2002 is the Euro (€). The 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:

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15.2 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

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15.3 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 Sth. 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, Sth. 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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Dublin 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 is attractive for tourists and relatively expensive, however it is well worth a visit. There are other student-friendly areas of the city where prices are lower. Rathmines in Dublin 6 is the traditional student area.

NightclubsThere are also plenty of nightclubs in the city, including TriPod, RíRá, Crawdaddy and Tribe (close to UCD). For a list of nightclubs in Dublin log on to

www.dublinuncovered.net/nightclubs.html

Cinemas Dublin is well served by cinemas. The closest cinema to UCD is the Ormonde 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.

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The Event GuideThe Event Guide is available in newspaper format and is free. You can pick one up in most shops, libraries and cafés.

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, the Students’ Union and on the notices around college.

For a comprehensive list of restaurants, theatres, museums, and events, log onto:

www.visitdublin.com

15.6 MOBILE PHONESYou may want to buy a mobile phone when you come to Ireland especially if you live in the student residences. 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 three mobile phone companies in Ireland - 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:

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TheatresDublin has a strong theatre heritage and there are many famous Irish playrights. 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). Many offer student discounts on production of an ISIC card.

RestaurantsRestaurants range widely in price and there are many cheap places to eat, such as pizzerias & pasta restaurants. Restaurants specialising in noodles are very good value for money as well. 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 GalleriesMost museums and art galleries can be visited free of charge. Popular choices are the National Gallery of Ireland (www.nationalgallery.ie), the Natural History Museum (www.museum.ie) at Merrion Square, the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art (www.hughlane.ie) at Parnell Square, the Irish Museum of Modern Art (www.modernart.ie) and Kilmainham Gaol, both at Kilmainham. Also worth a visit are the Chester Beatty Library (www.cbl.ie), the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History at Collin’s Barracks (www.museum.ie) and Dublin Castle (www.dublincastle.ie).

Traditional Irish MusicTraditional Irish music can be heard in many pubs and bars in the city. Johnnie Fox’s is in the Wicklow Mountains and receives lots of visitors. O’Donahues 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.ie) in Earlsfort Terrace and at other venues.

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15.7 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 fi nancial needs based on their own lifestyle.

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

Monthly budget estimate for a student living on his/her own room in a rented house where the student is responsible for their own meals:

Accommodation € 500

Food € 300

Electricity (sharing w/3 people) € 20

Heat (sharing w/3 people) € 20

Textbooks € 100

Monthly commuter ticket € 80

Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses

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Monthly budget for a student living in self-catering accommodation in his/her own room in a family home:


Food € 300

Textbooks € 100



€ 250

ToTAl €1180

Monthly budget for a student sharing a room with another student in private rented accommodation:


Food € 250

Textbooks € 100



€ 250

ToTAl €980

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

Milk (1 litre) €1.22

Loaf of Bread €1.69

Butter (500g) €1.80

Sugar (1kg) €1.99

Coffee (200g) €3.99

Tea (160 bags) €6.19

Coca Cola (2l) €1.69

Big Mac Meal €6.30

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15.8 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. For further information and application procedures are available at

www.entemp.ie

15.9 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:

The closest office to the Belfield campus is:King’s Inns Office20 King’s Inns StreetDublin 1Tel: +353 1 889 9500Opening hours Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.00pm Thursday: 10.30am -4.00pm

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 (utility bill in your name/bank statement/letter from Student Desk stating your address)

Letter from Student Desk stating you are a student in UCD

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15.10 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.iewww.jobs.iewww.irishjobs.ie

15.11 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.

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Volunteer Organisations

ucd volunteers overseas www.ucdvo.orgUCD Volunteers Overseas has been established to offer students the opportunity for voluntary work in the developing world. Funds are directed according to need to projects identified by local groups, which will most benefit the community.

alone www.alone.ieAlone is a voluntary organisation which helps elderly people living in Dublin.

st. vincent de Paul www.svp.ieSt Vincent De Paul is a voluntary organization committed to eliminating income poverty and offering support and friendship. There is a Vincent De Paul society within UCD. Students normally volunteer to help out with tutorials and homework clubs for schoolchildren.

Irish red cross www.redcross.ieThe Red Cross provides both emergency services as well as a variety of broadly based community services including youthwork and care for the sick and elderly.

simon community www.simoncommunity.comThe Simon Community is a caring and campaigning movement committed to combatting homelessness.

Irish refuge council www.irishrefugeecouncil.ieThe Irish Refugee Council works on issues pertaining to refugees in Ireland in the following areas: policy, research, legal, networking and assistance to refugees in Ireland.

national adult literacy agency www.nala.ieThe National Adult Literacy Agency is a voluntary organisation concerned with the national coordination, training and policy development in adult literacy work in Ireland.

dublin society for the Prevention of cruelty to animals www.dspca.IeThe Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is Ireland’s largest animal welfare organisation.

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English is the common language in Ireland, although Irish is the first official language. Accents differ from one county to the other and even from one area of Dublin to the other. Initially it can be confusing. You shouldn’t 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).

16.1 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 OFFICER

Clár Ní Bhuachalla Newman Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 716 8208 Email: [email protected]

DIA DUIT (‘DEEA GWIT’)Hello (when speaking to one person)

DIA DAOIBH (‘DEEA YEEVE’) Hello (when speaking to a group)

GO RAIBH MAITH AGAT (‘GU REV MA AG UT’) Thanks (when speaking to one person)

GO RAIBH MAITH AGAIBH (‘GU REV MA AG WIV’) Thanks (when speaking to a group)

SLáINTE (‘SLAWNTYA’) Cheers (literally, ‘health’)

AN LáR (‘ON LAWR’) Centre (useful when you’re looking for a bus to the centre of Dublin)

FIR (‘FEAR’) Men (public toilets in some pubs and cafés are marked in Irish)

MNá (‘MNAW’) Women

SLáN (‘SLAWN’) Bye

16.3 ENGlISh CoURSESFor 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]: www.ucd.ie/alc

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APPENDIx 1COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

APPENDIx 2THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

APPENDIx 3LIST OF YOUTH HOSTELS/BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

APPENDIx 4LIST OF ESTATE AGENTS FOR OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

APPENDIx 5COUNTRIES WHOSE PASSPORT HOLDERS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER IRELAND

APPENDIx 6LIST OF SOCIETIES IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLINLIST OF SPORTS CLUBS IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

APPENDIx 7USEFUL ADDRESSES IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLINUSEFUL WEBSITES IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

APPENDIx 8USEFUL ADDRESSES AND WEBSITES IN DUBLIN

APPENDIx 9MAPS: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN CAMPUS MAP DUBLIN AND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN MAP BLACKROCK CAMPUS MAP DUBLIN STREET MAP AIRCOACH ROUTE MAP

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APPENDIx 1COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN IN 2009/2010

UCD COLLEGE OF ARTS & CELTIC STUDIESUCD School of Archaeology •UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy •UCD School of Classics •UCD School of English, Drama and Film •UCD School of History & Archives •UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics •UCD School of Languages & Literatures •UCD School of Music •

UCD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & LAW

UCD School of Business •UCD School of Law•

UCD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCESUCD School of Architecture, Landscape & Civil Engineering •UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering •UCD School of Computer Science & Informatics •UCD School of Electrical, Electronic & Mechanical Engineering •UCD School of Geological Sciences •UCD School of Mathematical Sciences •UCD School of Physics •

UCD COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES

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

UCD COLLEGE OF LIFE SCIENCES

UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine •UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science •UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science •UCD School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology •UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science •UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems •UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science •

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APPENDIx 2THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

PRESIDENT Dr Hugh Brady

REGISTRAR AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr Philip Nolan

VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT Ms Aíne Gibbons

VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH Professor Des Fitzgerald

VICE PRESIDENT STUDENTS Dr Martin Butler

VICE PRESIDENT STAFF Mr Eamon Drea

VICE PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Dr Pádraic Conway

BURSAR Mr Gerry O’Brien

PRINCIPAL, UCD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND CELTIC STUDIES Professor Mary Daly

INTERIM PRINCIPAL, UCD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LAW Professor Tom Begley

PRINCIPAL, UCD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES Professor Nick Quirke

PRINCIPAL, UCD COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES Professor Brigid Laffan

PRINCIPAL, UCD COLLEGE OF LIFE SCIENCES Professor Maurice Boland

HEAD, UCD SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE & VETERINARY MEDICINE Professor Shane Ward

HEAD, UCD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCE Professor Bill Powderly

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Mr Tony Carey

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APPENDIx 3LIST 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

THE BREWERY HOSTEL22-23 Thomas Street, Dublin 8.Tel: +353 1 453 8600Fax: +353 1 453 8616Email: [email protected]: www.irish-hostel.com

DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL61 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 7.Tel: +353 1 830 1766Fax: +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 2453Web: www.abbottmatthews.com

CHRISTIES ESTATE AGENTS95-97 Morehampton Road,Donnybrook, Dublin 4.Tel: +353 1 667 0099Fax: +353 1 667 0107Email: [email protected]: www.christiesestates.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 4474Email: [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

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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 (Special Administrative Region)1

HungaryIcelandIsraelItalyJapanKiribatiLatviaLesothoLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacau (Special Administrative Region)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 14 April 2010. 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 6 LIST OF SOCIETIES IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLINFull details available from: Students’ Consultative Forum (Tel: +353 1 716 3100)

Agricultural Science SocietyActuarial & Financial SocietyAgriculture & Food Engineering SocietyAIESCAlternative Music SocietyAmnesty InternationalAn Cumann DramíochtaAn Cumann GaelachAnimal RightsArchaeological SocietyArchitecture SocietyArts SocietyBackpacker SocietyBelfield Folk GroupBiochemical SocietyBiological SocietyBusiness & Legal SocietyCampus Television NetworkCeltic Supporters’ SocietyChemical SocietyChemical Engineering SocietyChess SocietyChinese Students & Scholars AssociationChristian UnionCIMSCivil Engineering SocietyClassical SocietyCollege TribuneComedy SocietyCommerce & Economics SocietyComputer Science SocietyCountryside UCDDance SocietyDramatic SocietyDutch SocietyEconomics SocietyElectrical Engineering SocietyEngineering SocietyEnglish LiteratureEquality SocietyErasmus Student NetworkEuropean Law StudentsFianna Fáil (Kevin Barry

Cumann)Film & Video SocietyFine GaelFormula One SocietyForestryFrench SocietyGames SocietyGAA Supporters SocietyGeography SocietyGerman SocietyGeological SocietyGlobal ActionGreensHip HopHistory SocietyHellenic - Greek SocietyHuman Resources SocietyInternational Students SocietyInternet (NetSoc)Irish Red CrossIslamic SocietyItalian SocietyJazz SocietyJewish Students SocietyJuggling SocietyLabour PartyLandscape Horticulture SocietyLaw SocietyLegal Advice CentreLesbian, Gay & Bisexual SocietyLifeLiterary & Historical SocietyLivingstones SocietyMathematical SocietyMature Students SocietyMechanical Engineering SocMedical SocietyMedical Students Overseas ReliefMicrobiological SocietyMusic SocietyNewman SocietyNurses SocietyOutreach Society

Pagan SocietyParents SocietyPharmtox SocietyPaintball SocietyPenang Medical College Students Association Physiotherapy SocietyPhysiology SocietyPhilosophy SocietyPoker SocietyPhotographic SocietyPioneer SocietyPolitical Studies SocietyPostgraduate Engineering SocietyPsychological SocietyQuinn SocietyQ-SocR&BRetrospective SocietyScience Fiction & Fantasy SocietyScientific SocietySinn FéinSocial Science SocietySocialist PartySocialist Worker Student SocietySocialist Alternative SocietySpanish SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietyStock SocietySuasTraditional Music SocietyTurf Appreciation SocietyVeterinary Students UnionVisual Arts SocietyWomens Studies SocietyWine Cultural SocietyWorld AidYouth 2000Youth DefenceYoung Progressive Democrats

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AikidoAmerican FootballArcheryAthleticsBadmintonBasketball (Ladies’)Basketball (Men’s)Boat (Ladies’)Boat (Men’s)BoxingCamogieCanoeCapoeiraCaving & PotholingCricketCyclingDodgeballEquestrianFencingGaelic Football (Ladies’)

Gaelic Football (Men’s)GolfHandballHockeyHurlingKarateKick-Boxing (Lau Gar)KiteKung Fu (Shaolin)LacrosseMixed Martial ArtsMountaineeringNetballNinjutsuOlympic HandballOrienteeringPool & SnookerRifleRugby (Ladies’)Rugby (Men’s)

SailingSnowsportsSoftballSoccer (Ladies’)Soccer (Men’s)SquashSub-AquaSurfSwimming & WaterpoloTable TennisTae Kwon DoTai Chi ChuanTennisTrampolineUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWindsurfingWheelchair SportsWrestling

APPENDIx 6 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 1554Email: [email protected] [email protected]

ASSESSMENT AND LOGISTICS UNIT (EXAMINATIONS)Student DeskTierney (Administration)Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.Tel: +353 1 716 1554Email: [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 4022 / 4044 / 4043 Email: [email protected] Fax: +353 1 716 4001

UCD INTERNATIONAL OFFICETierney (Administration) Building,UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.Tel: +353 1 716 1701Fax: +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 1011 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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APPENDIx 7 USEFUL WEBSITES IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

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

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM:www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb

APPLIED LANGUAGE CENTRE:www.ucd.ie/alc

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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 1 605 7700Web: 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 1 703 4070Web: www.irishrail.ie/home

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 (10.00am to 12.30pm Mon - Fri)Web: www.justice.ie

GARDA SíOCHáNA (POLICE)DonnybrookDublin 4, IrelandTel: +353 1 666 9200Web: www.garda.ieGarda Confidential Freephone: 1800 666 111

APPENDIx 8USEFUL ADDRESSES IN DUBLIN

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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Building Index No. Grid

Agnes McGuire Social Work Building(Arts Annexe) 1 E9UCD Agriculture and Food Science Centre 2 D7Ardmore House 3 C8Bank, AIB 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 American Studies(Belfield House) 11 B10UCD Complex and Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL 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 & Materials Science Centre 19 C9Entrance House 20 B8Environmental Protection Agency 21 E1UCD Geary Institute (Arts Annexe) 22 F9Glebe House 23 G11Glenomena Student Residences 24 C11Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Building (Arts Annexe) 25 E9Health Sciences Centre 26 C5UCD Humanities Institute Ireland 27 F9Industrial Microbiology 28 C8UCD James Joyce Library 29 D7UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies(William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium) 30 B9Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) 31 D5Merville 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’Kane Centre for Film Studies (Observatory) 39 F7O'Reilly Hall 40 C7Our Lady Seat of Wisdom 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 Memorial Hall 50 F1Richview Newstead Block A 51 F2Richview Newstead Block B (Main Bld) 52 F2Richview Newstead Block C 53 E3Richview School of Architecture 54 E1Roebuck Annexe 55 F11Roebuck Castle 56 G11Roebuck Hall Residence 57 F11Roebuck Offices 58 G11

Building Index (cont) No. Grid

Rosemount 59 H4UCD Science Centre (Hub) 60 D6UCD Science Centre (North) 61 C6UCD Science Centre (South) 62 D6UCD Science Centre (West) 63 D6UCD Science Centre (East) 64 C6UCD Sports Centre 65 E5St. Stephens 66 C10UCD Student Centre 67 D5UCD Student Club 68 D9UCD Student Learning Leisure and Recreation Facility 69 E5Thornfield 70 B3Tierney Building (Administration Building) 71 C8UCD Urban Institute of Ireland (UII) 72 F1Veterinary Hospital 73 B6UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre 74 B6Woodview House 75 B5

Academic IndexCollege of Human Sciences

No.

UCD School of Applied Social Sciences 25UCD School of Economics 36UCD School of Education 58UCD School of Geography Planning and Environmental Policy 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

College of Arts & Celtic StudiesNo.

UCD 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, Literatures 36, 39UCD School of Music 36

College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical SciencesNo.

UCD School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering 43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering 19UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics 14, 61UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering 12, 19UCD School of Geological Sciences 60, 61, 63UCD School of Mathematical Sciences 12, 29, 60UCD School of Physics 19, 61

College of Business & LawNo.

UCD School of Business 44UCD School of Law 56

College of Life SciencesNo.

UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine 2, 59, 73, 74UCD School of Biological and Environmental Science 2, 63UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science 3, 15, 26, 63UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology 9, 19, 62UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science 15, 26UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems 26UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science 26UCD School of Public Health and Population Science 26, 75

Campus Information

Catering Facilities No. Grid

Arts 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 Office 46 D9Sports Centre Barber 65 E5Student Desk 71 C8Student Health Service 67 D5Student Union 67 D5Student Union Shop 29 D7UCD HR 58 G11

Traffic Calming Programme

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

16.00-19.30

Gates Opening Times

N11 Entrance 24 hoursClonskeagh Entrance, (Mon-Sun) 07.00-00.00Owenstown Entrance (Mon-Sat) 07.00-00.00Fosters Avenue Entrance 07.00-00.00Richview 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 Route 24 hoursRoebuck Road Gate Pedestrian Route (Mon-Fri) 07.00-16.00

Location Map

UCD Unicare: our campus, our care...

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Merrion

Milltown

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Belfield Campus Map

Building Index No. Grid

Agnes McGuire Social Work Building(Arts Annexe) 1 E9UCD Agriculture and Food Science Centre 2 D7Ardmore House 3 C8Bank, AIB 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 American Studies(Belfield House) 11 B10UCD Complex and Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL 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 & Materials Science Centre 19 C9Entrance House 20 B8Environmental Protection Agency 21 E1UCD Geary Institute (Arts Annexe) 22 F9Glebe House 23 G11Glenomena Student Residences 24 C11Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Building (Arts Annexe) 25 E9Health Sciences Centre 26 C5UCD Humanities Institute Ireland 27 F9Industrial Microbiology 28 C8UCD James Joyce Library 29 D7UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies(William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium) 30 B9Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) 31 D5Merville 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’Kane Centre for Film Studies (Observatory) 39 F7O'Reilly Hall 40 C7Our Lady Seat of Wisdom 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 Memorial Hall 50 F1Richview Newstead Block A 51 F2Richview Newstead Block B (Main Bld) 52 F2Richview Newstead Block C 53 E3Richview School of Architecture 54 E1Roebuck Annexe 55 F11Roebuck Castle 56 G11Roebuck Hall Residence 57 F11Roebuck Offices 58 G11

Building Index (cont) No. Grid

Rosemount 59 H4UCD Science Centre (Hub) 60 D6UCD Science Centre (North) 61 C6UCD Science Centre (South) 62 D6UCD Science Centre (West) 63 D6UCD Science Centre (East) 64 C6UCD Sports Centre 65 E5St. Stephens 66 C10UCD Student Centre 67 D5UCD Student Club 68 D9UCD Student Learning Leisure and Recreation Facility 69 E5Thornfield 70 B3Tierney Building (Administration Building) 71 C8UCD Urban Institute of Ireland (UII) 72 F1Veterinary Hospital 73 B6UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre 74 B6Woodview House 75 B5


No.

UCD School of Applied Social Sciences 25UCD School of Economics 36UCD School of Education 58UCD School of Geography Planning and Environmental Policy 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


UCD 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, Literatures 36, 39UCD School of Music 36


UCD School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering 43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering 19UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics 14, 61UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering 12, 19UCD School of Geological Sciences 60, 61, 63UCD School of Mathematical Sciences 12, 29, 60UCD School of Physics 19, 61


UCD School of Business 44UCD School of Law 56


UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine 2, 59, 73, 74UCD School of Biological and Environmental Science 2, 63UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science 3, 15, 26, 63UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology 9, 19, 62UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science 15, 26UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems 26UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science 26UCD School of Public Health and Population Science 26, 75

Campus Information

Catering Facilities No. Grid

Arts 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 Office 46 D9Sports Centre Barber 65 E5Student Desk 71 C8Student Health Service 67 D5Student Union 67 D5Student Union Shop 29 D7UCD HR 58 G11


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

16.00-19.30

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N11 Entrance 24 hoursClonskeagh Entrance, (Mon-Sun) 07.00-00.00Owenstown Entrance (Mon-Sat) 07.00-00.00Fosters Avenue Entrance 07.00-00.00Richview Entrance (Mon-Fri) 07.00-00.00

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Location Map


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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


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


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


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


UCD School of Business44UCD School of Law56


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

16.00-19.30

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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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AAcademic Calendar 21Accommodation On-Campus 23 Off-Campus 27, 73Admission Procedures 4Airocoach 88Applied Language Centre 67Art Galleries 61

BBank 41Bicycle Shop 47Buildings and Services 45Bus 53

CChaplains 38Cinemas 60Clubs 50, 76Computing Services 43Crèche 47Currency 59

DDART 55Dental Treatment 31Driving Licence 56Dublin 1Dublin Street Map 86

EElectricity 28Emergencies 31Employment 63Employment Office 64English Courses 21Erasmus Student Network UCD 51Estate Agents 73European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) 32Exams 17

FFees and Grants Office 77Ferry 54Food 59

GGardaí (Police) 47, 59Garda National Immigration Bureau 12

HHealth 30Health Insurance 32Health Services 32Hostels 72

IImmigration Regulations 10International Office ivInternational Student Adviser 37International Students’ Society 51Ireland 1Irish 67Irish Rail 55IT Induction 43

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LLanguage 66Laptops 43Lectures 21Library 42Luas 55

MMaps UCD Blackrock Campus 85 Dublin City 86 University College Dublin 80Meningitis C Vaccination 33Mobile Phones 61Museums 61

NNiteline 38Nitelink 53

OOrientation 18

PPost Office 45PPS Number 63Prayer Rooms 39Printing 43Publications 61

RRacism 39Registration 15Restaurants On-Campus 41 Off-Campus 61

SServices and Facilities 40Shop 45Social Life 60Societies 51, 75Sports Centre 46Sports Clubs 51, 76Student Advisers 35Student Centre 44Student Health Service 31Students’ Club 45Students’ Union 44Student TravelCard 54Study Abroad 8Support 34

TTheatres 61Traditional Irish Music 61Transportation 52

UUnicare 47University College Dublin Campus Map 80

VVisa 11Volunteer Work 65

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