Study in Ireland

American College Dublin grants credits directly as either ECTS. Each course is worth 3-6 ECTS. You may choose between 3 and 6 courses, which amount to 18–36 ECTS.

To apply, you need to have at least

• Enrollment at an institution of higher education (University) for the upcoming year
• Sufficient English skills. You’re not required to take an official language test, however.

For Gap Year, Highschool graduation certificate (no enrolment in University needed)

Undergraduate Programs

• Electronic application form
• Copy of identification page of the passport
• High school diploma, certificate, transcript of records or equivalent document (stamped and signed or electronically verifiable, in English).
• A certificate of enrollment in English. This document should show that you are a current student at the institution you are studying in. See an example.

*Portfolio for creative writing courses only

A proof of enrollment for the current academic year in your home university. See example here.

Please note that applications sent without a valid passport cannot be processed.

Visas and Immigration for US students

US citizens do not have to apply for a study visa until after they have arrived in Ireland. The ACD Student Life Office holds visa registration orientation. In order to pass through immigration at Dublin Airport, American students must be sure that they have:

• Paid their full tuition or have documentation from ACD confirming US Financial Aid award
• A valid Passport
• Student medical insurance which can be purchased at the following link: https://www.studyandprotect.com/ (typically costs approx. €120/ year)

Apply to study abroad at the American College Dublin

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

• When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
• Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Beyond Abroad Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

• Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
• Finally fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

• Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
• If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later.  However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
• All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
• You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
• There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

Located on Merrion Square, in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, American College Dublin offers an outstanding post-secondary education at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in liberal arts, performing arts, creative writing, international business, accounting and finance, hospitality management and event management. Established as a not-for-profit educational trust in 1993 by Lynn University (located in Boca Raton, Florida), the College has grown from a study abroad campus for American students to a global institution with thirty-five nationalities among its student body.

In the years since its foundation American College Dublin has consolidated its position as a high quality liberal arts institution. Student numbers have increased from a handful to the hundreds, with alumni numbering in the thousands since the first graduation ceremony.

Address

AMERICAN COLLEGE DUBLIN,
1 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2

Accreditation:

• accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
• QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland)

Website

www.iamu.edu

You can find a selection of popular options on their website. The experienced student support staff will be happy to help.

American College Dublin is located at 2 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Please use Google maps to check the location of your accommodation from the College.
American College Dublin is located near the LUAS (Dublin’s tram service) and the DART (Dublin’s suburban rail services).