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University
Dublin City University
Degree Level
High School Diploma
Housing
Apartment Dormitory Host Family
Language
English

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Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.
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Jun 20, 2023
Feb 18, 2025
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Home to hundreds of U.S. corporations, Dublin is the perfect place to study or intern abroad. Its multicultural influence makes it a hub for art, culture, history, religion, literature, business, and politics. Pub crawls, kayaking, and ghost tours are just a few of the things this walkable city offers!

You can study at the Dublin City University, the International School of Business, or at CEA CAPA’s Dublin Study Center, located in the heart of the city where the traditional Celtic and modern worlds meld! Set on a dynamic and youthful downtown campus, the CEA CAPA Dublin Center takes you out of the classroom and into the city, where you’ll enjoy first-hand encounters with local culture and more.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
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Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.
CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.
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Impact 🌎

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
  • Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
  • Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
  • Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

About Dublin City University

Dublin City University
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City
Dublin
Students:
17,000
Year Founded:
1975

Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland’s University of Enterprise, is a top young global university and continues to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation in Ireland and around the world. DCU is committed to global engagement through the formation of new and sustainable alliances with strategic global partners. The International Office at DCU is committed to international engagement through the management and development of international partnerships, international student recruitment and student mobility through relevant study abroad and exchange initiatives.

Program Reviews

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  • Academics 4.1
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 4.65
  • Safety 4.85
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Allie
30
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-changing

Feb 21, 2016

From the moment my plane landed, to the final dinner night, I was supported and guided by staff throughout. They were constantly available and more than willing to help with any question, whether academic or not.

I felt incredibly safe in Dublin. Though I wouldn't recommend it, I wasn't bothered once while walking home alone on a weekend night.

Though the housing was very different from what an on-campus American accommodation is like, I loved it. There were some struggles with the different heat and electricity systems, but everything was worked out by our school's administration.

In terms of academics, I was completely blown away by the difference. Instead of being drilled with daily assignments, weekly terminology quizzes, and giant textbooks, I learned hands-on application in my field. I felt more prepared by the classes I took in Dublin than the past year and a half at my American school.

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Kate
30
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dublin the Fair City!

Jan 28, 2016

Dublin is a great city-a lot going on but small enough that you will know your way around sooner than you may think. The CAPA program advisers are right on campus and such wonderful people, willing and able to help with anything you might need. Also, through CAPA you are able to get an internship abroad, an experience that is invaluable and will look great on a resume!
One of my favorite parts of being in Dublin was Thursday nights-two friends and I went to the same pub each Thursday, where we got to know the bartenders and the two guys that played live music. It wasn't a night to drink too much or go wild, just a chance for us to be immersed in the local culture and become "regulars" if just for three months. On the last night the band dedicated a song to us and I got to go on stage and sing with them for the whole bar. Just traveling to other countries is great, but being part of a city for long enough to make relationships like those are what made it so worth it to me.

What would you improve about this program?
My internship was not what I had hoped it would be. I still learned a lot, but I felt underworked and wished I had a different placement. So my only critique of the program would be I wish they had made sure at all of the internship sites that there was a clear role for us interns and guaranteed work. (That being said, most people in my program had good experiences so not everyone had my issue!)
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Sydney
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CAPA Dublin Study and Intern

Jan 21, 2016

The program as a whole is amazing. The staff are supportive throughout the entire process (even during applying). The CAPA classes are very fun and I learned way more than I thought I would about Dublin. CAPA also gives its students the opportunity to feel at home in the city by providing bus passes and encouraging cultural immersion--the staff are Irish as well. There are also opportunities to explore the country, such as going to Cliffs of Moher or Belfast. I highly recommend the CAPA program!

What would you improve about this program?
I would change the living situation. I lived with 3 other American students and would have preferred to live with students from Europe instead.
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Jane
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CAPA was the best experience of my life. Hands down.

Oct 16, 2015

I owe all who I am today to CAPA. Without them, I wouldn't have had two other incredible internships after. Dress for Success Dublin was more than welcoming to me. They are the sweetest people. I never felt afraid or homesick while I was away, but I'm certainly homesick for Dublin now that I'm back.

What would you improve about this program?
I would say the Griffith College beds could be better, but that's it!
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Griffin
32
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Friendliest People in Europe

Oct 14, 2015

There was one weekend where my roommates were all traveling and I was on campus by myself, I took a walk into the city center. I walked to Temple Bar where I saw an amazing street performance that drew in a large crowd. Afterwards I stepped into one of the pubs to have a pint, and was immediately welcomed by a group of people at the bar. Realizing that I was by myself, they invited me to have a pint with them and the rest of the afternoon was filled with great craic with a bunch of friendly strangers.

What would you improve about this program?
More networking opportunities beforehand with both people in the CAPA program, as well as with students throughout Griffith College and even throughout Dublin altogether.
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Brianna
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dublin: Home Away From Home

Oct 14, 2015

I would definitely recommend Dublin as a study abroad location! Dublin is a great city filled with great diversity, but still rich in Irish history and culture. The people in Ireland are truly kind and willing to help. The Irish are very proud of their country and love to welcome people to experience the country they are so proud of. Dublin is an easy city to adapt to because it is so easy to get around. Within no time, I was able to feel comfortable in Dublin and call it home. There is so much to learn about Dublin and the country as a whole. There are always places to visit or see in Dublin, during free time. Dublin is a rich, lively city that took my heart very quickly.

I LOVE IRELAND

What would you improve about this program?
Amount of time it took for home institution to receive grades from the semester abroad, but i understand it is an important lengthy process.
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Jonathan
31
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience Of My Life!!

Oct 13, 2015

Pros-
Great experience working and taking classes abroad
CAPA faculty are willing to help you with anything
Friendly people
Making lifelong friends from around the world
Easy to travel around the country using public transportation
Great food from around the world
Everyone is passionate about sports

Cons-
Living area was small (Dorms)

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Dani
30
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Home Away from Home, Dublin

Oct 13, 2015

Dublin is definitely my home away from home now. From the very first day, there was a level of comfort that I couldn't even comprehend. It wasn't some magical far off land, different from everything I know: it was a city. While I didn't quite have my footing on the first day, I remember looking around at all the people and feeling like I belonged. What made things really easy for me was the welcoming I got from my roommates upon walking into the dorm. By the end of the semester and returning to Dublin mid-summer (after a wallet-draining trip to other European countries), I saw it through a new lens. Dublin felt like just as much as a home to me as my actual home in the states. I looked around at all the buildings and had to say goodbye to the place I lived for 4 months. Somehow I ended up in the same place I was before venturing off to study abroad: sad to leave my home. One thing I learned on that last day was that I became confident enough to face my fears. Doing things that scare me is almost an adrenaline rush, rather than paralyzing. I also knew that my goodbye to Dublin wasn't forever and that I'd see all of those buildings and friendly faces soon enough.

What would you improve about this program?
One thing that can be improved is the process of being picked up from the airport. It's great that they offer that service so we aren't roaming around a new country by ourselves, but somehow the person picking me up didn't. After a red-eye flight and utter exhaustion, the last thing I needed was to be stuck at the airport for an hour and a half frantically calling my mom at 3am (her time). However, the situation was resolved and I made it to the school in time for check in.
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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Grace Vitale

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

Why did you choose this program?

I always wanted to study abroad for as long as I could remember and finally found the perfect program with CAPA through my University's business school. I wanted to do an internship in addition to taking classes in an English-speaking country, so CAPA's Dublin, Ireland program was ideal. I was able to take classes relevant to my major, as well as gain professional experience in my field of study at my internship.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CAPA provided us with almost everything we needed over the summer. We stayed in an "aparthotel" called Staycity, where the lobby was open 24/7 with receptionists and the apartments were cleaned once a week. It was in a perfect location as well, so I really enjoyed living there!

CAPA also provided us with insurance, public transportation within the city, tuition fees, and used our information to place us into our internships for us. We were responsible for our meals and weekend trips.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Don't get carried away with spending money as if you were on vacation! It's great to treat yourself and try new things once in a while to make the most of the experience, but always remember that you are living there for an extended period of time that might cause your expenses to really add up! Local grocery shops are very inexpensive in Dublin, so take advantage of buying groceries to cook at home instead of eating out all the time.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Almost everyone's schedules are different, depending on your internship and classes. The standard week is two and a half days of your internship and three days of classes, sometimes with the two overlapping. Here and there our schedules got flipped around so that we would have three-day weekends, allowing us more time to travel around, not only Ireland but the rest of Europe as well.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

One of my biggest fears going into my experience was definitely how my internship was going to be. I was nervous to be the only American in an office full of Irish locals, but was pleasantly surprised to find that my company had employees from all over the world. Everyone was so welcoming and eager to help me learn, giving me the best experience I could have had.

Is there anything you would have done differently on this trip?

One thing I definitely would have done differently was my packing strategy. People always say to pack light, but I really wish I packed lighter. Not only did I end up having to pay overage fees both on the way to Europe and on the way back to America, but I also didn't end up using a lot of what I brought with me. Be realistic and remember there are stores across the pond too in case you forget something!

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Julius Moyo

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Dublin, Ireland
Julius Moyo - CAPA Program Manager. Julius Moyo earned his Bachelor of Science in Communication from Boston University, and he joined the team of Program Managers at CAPA’s Boston office in August 2012. His interest in international education is motivated greatly by his own experience travelling to various corners of the globe as a child. His favorite thing to do in a foreign city is to experience the public transportation system, and he continues to collect transit maps from the various cities he’s visited. During his time at Boston University, Julius directed enrollment services and clientele outreach for the largest student-run after school program in Boston. He also greatly enjoyed advising first year students, and looks forward to assisting students through the pre-departure services team here at CAPA.
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Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Julius: I did not intern or study abroad, and it is one of my biggest regrets about my time as an undergraduate. I attended a university that championed its study abroad opportunities: most of my peers spent multiple terms abroad. Between on-campus jobs, leadership positions I enjoyed holding and coursework for my minor, my only option was to consider a Summer abroad. At the time, I didn’t realize how many different ways I could financially incorporate a Summer term abroad into my undergraduate experience – which ended up being one of the main reasons I didn’t end up spending a term abroad.

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

Julius: During my time at CAPA, I have had multiple opportunities to advise students whose semester abroad would be their first time out of the country (and sometimes out of state). Watching each student navigate his or her own fears, anxieties, challenges and successes in a unique way is exciting to watch. In part, I attribute the supportive community CAPA provides through its experienced staff and engaging academic and cultural programming to these student successes.

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

Julius: I certainly foresee many variants of the International Education experience eventually becoming hallmarks of the undergraduate curriculum here in the United States. The opportunities to broaden one’s sociological perspective, witness – and contribute to - globalization first hand, as well as to fully immerse themselves in a holistic personal growth experience are endless, and I feel that employers, campus administrators and parents (oftentimes the financiers) are beginning to embrace this more commonly.

If you had to choose one, what destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

Julius: While I generally assert that each CAPA location presents itself as an ideal urban classroom to any student dependent upon what he or she seeks from the experience, I thoroughly enjoy advising students on the CAPA Beijing Program. Here lies an opportunity for any US student to experience one of the most historically impactful economic, cultural and political landscapes in the world. Students on the program live in an international student dormitory at one of Beijing’s most well known institutions: I feel that this residential opportunity presents itself as a truly dynamic cultural (and social) opportunity for many of our students.

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?

Julius: As a Program Manager, I work with students through their pre-departure process. I think the one thing many students wish they did was begin planning earlier for their term abroad. Conversations with your family, academic advisors, financial assistance office advisors and your study abroad office can really be pivotal in shaping your experience. Something as simple as applying for a passport can end up costing more money (and stress) than necessary when done at the last minute as you prepare to embark on your journey.

Any tips for first time travelers?

Julius: My number one tip for a first time traveler is to never let a bad day or a bad experience ruin your trip. It’s all about the journey, after all; and sometimes, this will include rude people, bad luck, a tough case of culture shock or even just a runny nose. It’s important to grow from any setbacks or discouraging moments, and remember to laugh them off while you enjoy all the seemingly meaningless (and sometimes indescribably life-changing) moments during your time abroad!

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Location:
Dublin
Currency:
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Weather:
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50 F / 36 F
Apr-Jun
64 F / 41 F
Jul-Sep
68 F / 50 F
Oct-Dec
57 F / 37 F
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Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and is the largest city in the country steeped in rich and interesting history, strong literary and musical traditions, and a laid-back culture.

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