Erasmus and Non EU Exchange

Erasmus exchanges are exchanges within the EU and are co-ordinated by UCD Global.  See Where Can I Go? for a list of partner universities that you can apply to and When Can I Go? to find out when you should apply.

Students registered with UCD ALL, for disability support, who are considering going on Erasmus should look at the  (opens in a new window)Inclusive Mobility website. Inclusive Mobility is the European platform about inclusion and support services offered by higher education institutions, national agencies and ministries for education to international students.

UCD Science students can go on Non-EU Exchange to one of our partner universities worldwide.  

Please see Where Can I Go? to see a list of universities that you can apply to and When Can I Go? to find out when you should apply.

Students registered with UCD ALL, for disability support, who are considering going on Exchange to the USA should consider looking at the  (opens in a new window)MIUSA website. MIUSA is a US resource centre for disability-related questions about international study, work, and volunteer programmes with a focus on the US. 

Application Process

• Complete the online application form in Stage 2, which is available under the Application menu on SISweb. The application for exchange in 25/26 is available from 20/11/2024 until 23/1/2025.
• Applications are assessed primarily on academic merit. College of Science Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed 60 credits in Stages 1 and 2 prior to going on exchange. Please be aware that this is a competitive process and UCD Global may use additional criteria to assess applications.
• Students need to research modules available in partner institutions and compare them with the stage 3 modules available in UCD. Once equivalent Core/ Option modules in the partner institution have been identified, you need to complete the Module Approval Form (part of the online application) and approach the relevant Head of Subject/ Programme Director for academic advice and approval. If you have yet to be assigned to your Subject Major, please apply using your first/ strongest preference. If you decide to change to another major, which you are entitled to do, please let us know so that we can make sure your application is reassigned to the correct Head of Subject/ Programme Director. You will also need to complete the Module Approval Form (part of the online application) for this new subject major. 
• Check that the term dates at the exchange institution aligns with your chosen trimester (s) to go on exchange.

• If a student spends a single trimester (either the Autumn Trimester or the Spring Trimester) on exchange, then only the credits earned in UCD will contribute towards a Stage 3 GPA. The block of credit earned while on exchange will be GPA neutral.
• If a student successfully completes all of Stage 3 while on exchange, their degree GPA will be calculated on Stage 4 only.
• If a student has been on exchange for a full academic year and opts to exit with the 180 credit BSc General Science, their degree GPA will be calculated on the basis of Stages 1 and 2).
• More information on Degree GPA calculation can be found here.

Look for other shorter or virtual international opportunities working with diverse, international students and building key employability skills, such as the U21 Summer Schools, the NICE Project, volunteering opportunities, the (opens in a new window)UNA Europa Student Project Incubator , the (opens in a new window)U21 Global Citizens programme (applications open on 3 February 2025), (opens in a new window)Virtual Exchanges for Sustainability and the (opens in a new window)U21 Sustainable Micro-Internships . Register your interest now for future Internships!