Program Overview

UCD Agriculture & Food Science Study Abroad Programme

The Study Abroad Programme is open to all undergraduate students outside the European Union for either a semester or a full year.

Programme Overview

The UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science is the largest Agriculture School in Ireland, offering the widest range of Agriculture disciplines with a comprehensive list of approved modules from across all our undergraduate programme offerings.

Programme Structure

Students wishing to spend a semester on an Agriculture Study Abroad major are required to take four core Agriculture modules from an annually approved listing. In addition, students have the option to take two additional out-of-programme modules if they wish. We require all incoming study abroad students to take 30 credits for their semester abroad. 20 of these 30 credits must be core agricultural modules.

Available Modules

Students on the Study Abroad Programme can take modules in any of the following areas:

• Agricultural Systems Technology
• Animal & Crop Production
• Animal Science
• Animal Science Equine
• Food & Agribusiness Management
• Food Business with Chinese Studies
• Agri-Environmental Sciences
• Dairy Business
• Food Science
• Forestry
• Horticulture, Landscape, and Sportsturf Management
• Human Nutrition

Programme Title and Fees

The programme titles and fees are as follows:

• CA11 Study Abroad Agriculture (Trimester 1 - Autumn)
• CA22 Study Abroad Agriculture (Trimester 2 - Spring)
• CA23 Study Abroad Agriculture (Full-Year)

Module Information & Assessment

At UCD, classes/courses are referred to as 'modules'. Details of modules are available to browse on UCD's online course catalogue. Study abroad students have access to the full range of undergraduate modules available at UCD, subject to available capacity, no timetabling restraints, and all module pre-requisites being met. Students must register for four modules in their subject area and up to two modules from other programme areas. Assessment is based on a combination of in-semester components, such as projects, class-based assignments, and formal examinations, which take place at the end of each trimester in December and May.

Programme Supports

The UCD School of Agriculture has a dedicated Programme administrator who works with the central UCD Global Office to help make student admission, registration, and participation a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable process.

Complimentary Cultural and Social Programme

One of the essential elements of the study abroad experience is for international students to experience the richness of Irish society and culture. The UCD Global complimentary cultural/social programme will offer students the opportunity to learn about Irish culture through a series of excursions and field trips in Dublin and across the island of Ireland. Study abroad students will receive a schedule of planned cultural/social activities prior to arriving at UCD.

Housing

Students can be housed on-campus in shared apartments with their own single room. On-campus rooms are not guaranteed. The accommodation booking process is managed centrally by UCD Global, and students will be notified in advance of application dates and deadlines.

Credit Transfer

UCD will mail an official academic transcript of final exam grades to the home institution at the end of the trimester. The home institution will decide on credits to be awarded for modules pursued at UCD.

Entry Requirements & Application Deadlines

To be eligible for any UCD Study Abroad Programme, students must hold a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students must submit their transcript and a copy of their passport as part of the application process. The application deadlines are as follows:

• Full-year or first trimester (Fall): June 1st
• Second trimester (Spring): October 25th

Programme Details

The UCD Agriculture & Food Science Study Abroad Programme provides students with a comprehensive education in agriculture and food science, with a wide range of modules available. The programme is designed to provide students with a unique cultural and academic experience, with opportunities to engage with Irish society and culture.