Degree Details
The Dublin Internship (Summer) program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study and participate in an internship during the summer in one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Students will choose to enroll in one course in Irish history, Irish sociology, writing, or finance. As part of their program, students are also placed in internships within Irish organizations. During their time in Ireland, students live in modern student accommodations on the campus of University College Dublin (UCD) in central Dublin. Classes are held on campus and students commute to their internships which are located throughout the city.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students are required to enroll in one elective course and one internship course. Each course carries four Boston University units. Students must enroll for a total of eight units.
Housing & Student Services
University Dormitory
Please note that because this program extends over University College Dublin’s spring and summer terms, students will be expected to move between on-campus accommodations following the conclusion of final exams at UCD.
- Board is not included in this program. Students are responsible for budgeting their own cost of meals.
- University College Dublin (UCD) does have limited dining hall facilities, but it is at the student’s own expense. There are ample grocery stores in the immediate area surrounding the campus.
- Coin-operated laundry facilities are located in the neighboring building to the accommodations on campus. Cost of laundry is not included in the program fee.
- Students have access to many services provided by University College Dublin, including libraries (borrowing of books not possible) and study spaces. Students are welcome to participate in all UCD social activities and gym facilities.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Early June to early August
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application Deadline
March 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial
- 2025 Tuition & Fees: $10,571
Cost includes tuition, housing, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available
- BU Study Abroad arranged trans-Atlantic group flight not included in the program fee