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We are currently working on the information sessions for students applying on exchange for the 2026/27 academic year. Once confirmed, a schedule of sessions will be posted here. 

From these sessions you can expect:

• College-Specific Information (e.g. eligibility requirements, popular destinations, application tips) - MANDATORY

• Application Instructions (How to complete your application correctly) - MANDATORY

• Budgeting (Costs involved in going on exchange and how to plan for them) - MANDATORY

• Student Q&A's (Your chance to talk with students who have previously been on exchange)

• General Q&A with UCD Global Staff

Exchange & Erasmus Drop-In Office hours will operate from October through to December 2026:

Every Tuesday from 11:am - 12:00pm

Every Thursday from 14:00pm - 16:00pm

 If you can't make these hours, please email exchanges@ucd.ie to schedule an alternative appointment. 

Do not drop by the office outside of these hours or scheduled appointments, you will not be seen. 

• You must complete Step 1 and 2 of the DIGIPass module by the time you submit your application. You must get 100% in both Step 1 & 2 quizzes in order to be eligible for exchange. Failure to do so will see your application as automatically inelligible. 
• 3.0 GPA is the recommended minimum requirement for students going on exchange, this may be lower or higher depending on your College, as you will also need to meet your College requirements which can be found on their own relevant websites
• Generally, for students going on exchange in stage 3, the average GPA is calculated as follows:
  (Stage 1 GPA x 2) + (Stage 2 trimester 1 GPA) divided by 3. Please note for students in Stage 1 this information will not be applicable to you. 
• Our selection process is similar to the CAO system. The average GPA of successful students varies from year to year. Placement depends on your GPA, demand and the number of places we have at a university in a given year. 
• We endeavour to place as many students as possible. However, please note our exchange programme is competitive and not all students will receive a conditional offer
• Note, if you receive a conditional offer from UCD, you still need to apply to and be accepted by your host university. If you are rejected from your host university we will not be able to place you elsewhere
• Make sure you have enough modules, UCD Global and the host university cannot guarantee modules and failure to meet your 今日看料 credit/module requirements whilst abroad may result in you not being able to go on exchange. UCD Global is not liable if this happens. 
• Students will only receive one offer

What Is DIGIPass?

DIGIPass is a non credit bearing module that will guide students through the different international opportunities available to them at UCD. Not only will DIGIpass take you through the process of applying for Erasmus/Exchange, but also through other international opportunities such as internships, volunteering and summer schools. The content of the module will help you to discover international opportunities and see whether exchange is right for you, as well as taking you through the application process.

Who should Complete It?

All students interested in international opportunities should enrol in the module. It is particularly important for students who wish to apply for Erasmus/Exchange as it is mandatory for them to complete in order to be deemed eligible. 

For those students who may not wish to go on exchange, it is a great way to learn more about what other options are available to you.

When Should I Complete It?

Students applying for exchange for the 2026/2027 academic year need to complete Step 1 & Step 2 before they submit their UCD exchange application. We recommend you complete this from September onwards. Students must receive 100% on all quizzes in Step 1 & Step 2 in order to be eligible for exchange, you have 3 attempts at each quiz. Students who are successful in receiving an exchange offer must also complete Step 3. Failure to complete the required sections will result in the cancellation of your exchange application as you will be deemed ineligible. 

For all other students, we recommend you complete it whilst you are in Stage 1, Stage 2 at most, so you know what opportunities are open to you from the very beginning of your time here with us at UCD. 

Why Is It Mandatory To Complete For The Exchange Application?

DIGIPass contains vital information that you need to know before applying for exchange, without this information you will not be prepared for the process. 

Where Can I Find It?

DIGIPass is available in your Brightspace, simply search for the module title and enrol!

Please view our step-by-step Application Guide: UCD Exchange & Erasmus Application Guide.

Please note it is mandatory for you to have attended or watched the following sessions before you apply:

• College-specific exchange information session
• Application session
• Research & Budgeting session

Application deadlines can vary based on your programme and will be confirmed to you directly by the relevant UCD Global/Programme Coordinator.

Make sure you have completed Step 1 & Step 2 of DIGIPass, with 100% on each of the assessment quizzes.

Please make sure you watch the mandatory session as we walk through the application step by step and tell you exactly what you need to be doing in each section. You will also find our session helpful when researching your options for exchange - this session is also mandatory. 

Students are not guaranteed a conditional offer, students will only receive one offer.

If you have any questions about going on exchange or the application process, please make sure to check our UCD Student Exchange FAQs webpage.

The majority of our university partners have a page on their website outlining the cost of living at the university.  This is a great place to start when researching the cost of living of the area you are going to. Here is an outline of items to include when budgeting.

• Tuition: You will continue to pay the UCD tuition fee. You will not have to pay the partner university tuition but there may be a small administration fee.
• Monthly Costs: Accommodation, Bills, Groceries, Travel, Personal items
• Incidentals: Insurance, Flights, Passport, Visa, Vaccinations, Study Materials

Please also note that you may need to pay upfront costs before you even begin your exchange, and you will need to make sure you can cover these. 

Please refer to the Budgeting section of our mandatory session which will help you to work out how to budget for your time abroad. 

The majority of universities will have a different academic calendar to UCD. Please ensure that you research the academic calendar for all of the universities you are interested in going to, especially for our European partners or if they are in the Southern Hemisphere. For example, Australian and New Zealand partners start their academic year in February.

An overview of the differences of academic calendars across Europe can be found in  from the European Commission.

Before submitting your application, please make sure to check the language of classes at the universities you are interested in, as not all partner universities teach through English. Most of our university partners have a page on their website where you can check their language requirements.

If you do not speak the language of the country where your selected university is located, please check the course catalogue of the university to see if any classes are offered through English for your subject and the duration of exchange.

Please also use the information on courses offered in English in Erasmus partner universities for information on the language of course offerings at Erasmus partner universities.

It is your responsibility to check the universities you list teach in a language you are able to learn in.

Our partner universities will advise you on accommodation options before you go on exchange.  In some cases you will be offered on campus accommodation, however, at the majority of our partner universities you will be required to find your housing. The partner universities will give you tips and recommendations. Make sure to carefully follow any deadlines they might give you for registering for accommodation.

A visa may be required when going on exchange. The partner university that you are nominated to will assist you with this process. 

Within Europe:
Most countries in Europe are part of the Erasmus+ Programme. The Erasmus+ Grant is approximately €330 or €385 per calendar month depending on destination. The total amount is based on precise mobility dates. Some countries offer some other/additional form of financial assistance, e.g. France – students can apply for CAF (Caisses d’Allocations Familiales) to help with accommodation costs.

*Additional funding may be available for SUSI grantees and HEAR students. Students who have been selected for an exchange destination within Europe, will automatically receive more details about applying for the grant. This information will be sent approximately three months before departure.

Outside of Europe:
Scholarships are available to undergraduate students going on exchange to some universities outside of Europe. These universities are selected each year and will be promoted during our information sessions. Students will receive approx. €700 per month, and will automatically receive the grant if placed at either of these universities. 

For the 2025/2026 period, the two universities that will receive funding are:

• The University of Nottingham at Ningbo
• The University of Western Australia

Students who are selected to attend the Villanova University will automatically receive the McGuinn Scholarship which provides travel, study and stipend costs. 

Students who are selected to go to Beijing-Dublin International College (BDIC) will receive a scholarship - the amount of this scholarship changes every year and will be communicated to students after they have been placed.