UM in Dublin

Spring-admitted first-year students will be sent an invitation to apply once they’ve submitted their enrollment deposit. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note completion of the application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

During the fall semester at DBS, students will enroll in 12-15 college credits in full-time status where they will take courses that will transfer back when they enroll at UM in the spring. While DBS has “business school” in its name, it actually offers a broad array of coursework that is appropriate and relevant for most majors. Elective courses offered will include business, communications, humanities, and social sciences.

UM in Dublin students will be required to take two preset courses (subject to change):

• Irish Life and Cultures
• Writing for College. This course will fulfill your first semester writing requirement.

Students will select two or three additional courses from DBS’s course offerings. These courses will return to UM as transfer credits. The list of courses that will be offered during the fall semester will be published soon. All courses will be taught by local professors; instruction is in English. Upon returning to campus, transfer credit courses successfully completed with a grade equivalent of a “C” or higher while in the UM in Dublin program will appear on students’ University of Miami academic records as transfer credit but will not be calculated into their UM Grade Point Average.

Binary Hub is a brand-new purpose-built student residence just south of the River Liffey in central Dublin. Close to the famous Guinness Storehouse and a multitude of shops and pubs, Binary Hub is a 20-minute walk to Dublin Business School (DBS).

FIE Dublin Resident Staff are located on the ground level of Binary Hub and available to address questions, comments, or concerns easily. The Residence Life Supervisors (RLS) live in the building and provide support 24/7.

Students are housed in single rooms with en-suite bathrooms, within 4 or 5-bed apartments – sharing kitchen and common area space with other FIE students.

In addition to furniture, all apartments offer the following amenities:

• Wireless internet
• Bed linens and towels
• Closet/clothing storage space
• Cookware and kitchen supplies
• Laundry facilities
• Fitness room
• Study lounge

Roommate requests are accepted but not guaranteed. Students will only be able to request one student who they would like to room with (will not be able to make requests to fill the entire apartment). Students will be housed with at least one UM in Dublin student (subject to change based on the program’s gender balance).

The approximate cost is $41,966 for the 2023 Fall semester and includes:

• Tuition - $29,051 paid to UM
• Program fee - $1,200 paid to UM
• Housing - $6,215 paid to FIE
• Estimated out-of-pocket expenses - $5,500

Once a student is accepted, the Study Abroad Office will provide additional information on how to pay tuition and program fees. Payment Instructions for tuition, the program fee, and housing will be in the finances section of the admission packet and detailed instructions will be provided by the Study Abroad Office.

Please note that no scholarships or financial assistance will be available for the UM in Dublin Program.

*Arrival date is tentative and subject to change.

Ireland’s largest city and the country’s capital, Dublin is located on the east coast. It is described as the historical and cultural center of the country. Dublin is a famous literary capital and known for producing such notable writers as Nobel laureate William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, and Jonathan Swift. The endless opportunities in Dublin for shopping, sports, arts, and entertainment are a huge appeal for American students and tourists. Students can take advantage of visiting theatres, cinemas, parks, and strolls along the River Liffey.

Dublin, Ireland is within the Greenwich Mean Time Zone, with a time difference between the Eastern Standard Time in the United States of +5 hours.

Dublin public transportation is easily accessible and consists of buses and trains conveniently located across the city. Many destinations are within walking distance in the city of Dublin.

Ireland uses the Euro as its official currency. Once you arrive in Ireland, you'll have access to ATMs to cover your immediate needs. Some places will accept card as a form of payment; however, smaller businesses, some taxis, and local markets still use cash only.

It is important for students to notify their bank and creditors that they will be studying in Ireland prior to their arrival to ensure that the bank does not enact fraud procedures and deactivate or lock a student’s bank cards. Students may also want to check with their bank to see what kinds of foreign transaction fees may apply.