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Does
University College Dublin have a website? |
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Yes. Please visit it at www.ucd.ie. |
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What types
of students prove to be successful applicants? |
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All types. The Atlantic Bridge
Program is a cultural diversity scheme that is designed to
add well-qualified students of diverse backgrounds to the university's
student body. Students of all ages, nationalities, college majors,
ethnicities, financial resources, etc., are encouraged to apply.
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How
many North American students are admitted each year? |
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Up to a dozen North American
students are admitted annually. |
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What
are the minimum application requirements? |
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Applicants from the USA
and Canada must have (i) completed a bachelor's degree by September
1st of the year of proposed entry (ii) completed college-level
courses in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics by the same
date and (iii) experience working with small and/or large animals
(preferably, but not necessarily, in a veterinary practice). There
is no minimum GPA requirement. GRE and VCAT scores are not required. |
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What
application documents are required? |
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Completed application
form
Completed Animal Experience Questionnaire
Official college transcript(s)
Two confidential letters of recommendation |
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Are
the veterinary degrees awarded by University College Dublin recognized
in the United States and Canada? |
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Absolutely. Furthermore,
hundreds of UCD veterinary graduates are currently practicing
and/or teaching veterinary medicine in North America. |
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Will
I be able to practice veterinary medicine in the United States/Canada
following graduation from University College Dublin veterinary
school? |
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The veterinary degrees
awarded by University College Dublin are recognized by the veterinary
licensing authorities in the United States and Canada. Of note, University
College Dublin is accredited by the American American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Graduates are eligible to practice in all of the European Union nations,
in all British Commonwealth nations and territories and in the
United States and Canada following successful completion of the
applicable licensing procedures. |
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How
many entering classes are there each year and
when do classes commence? |
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There is one entering
class each year. Classes commence annually in September. |
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How
long is the veterinary degree course? |
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Five years of study is
required to complete the veterinary degree course. |
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Is
student accommodation available? |
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Yes, University College
Dublin has excellent, modern, on-campus housing. International
students who have received letters of admission are guaranteed
university housing (provided that their housing applications are
received on time). Housing in the private sector, including housing
for married couples, may also be located with assistance from
the college's student accommodation office. |
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What
about libraries and computer facilities?
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The libraries at UCD are
amongst the most extensive in Europe. The libraries provide a
range of facilities and services to support and complement lectures,
tutorials and practical work. Document supply services, database
searching, a comprehensive range of reference works and expert
advice on how to use them are all readily available. Extensive
and modern computer facilities (with access to the Internet) are
also available to students. |
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What
about health insurance? |
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Ireland has a public/private system of health care.
Private health insurance is advised, but is not mandatory, for all international students.
A popular choice for Ireland health insurance is VHI, though there
are several companies available. |
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How
much are tuition fees? |
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Tuition fees for the 2006/7
academic year were 27,390 Euros. Tuition fees are subject to annual
review. However, there was no increase for the 2007/8 academic
year. |
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How
much should I budget for living expenses?
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It has been our experience
that, on average, students will spend approximately US$ 15,000
per year on living expenses (rent, food, supplies, travel, etc.).
These expenses may be financed through financial aid. |
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What
kind of financial aid is available? |
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Financial
aid in the form of US and Canadian student loans are available
to cover education expenses such as tuition fees, books and supplies,
travel, etc. Currently UCD does not offer scholarships to international
students. |
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May
I obtain employment while I am studying in Ireland? |
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If you enter Ireland in
order to undertake a full-time course of study you would be permitted
to work only after obtaining a work permit from the government.
It is NOT advisable for students who are studying veterinary medicine
to work during their school sessions as the course load is so
exacting.
Spouses of students who are attending University College Dublin
may obtain employment upon being granted a work permit. |
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Do
I need to obtain a visa before I travel to Ireland? |
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Citizens of the USA
and Canada who hold valid passports do NOT need a visa to enter
Ireland.
Nationals of countries other than the USA and Canada should
contact their nearest Irish Embassy before making their travel
arrangements to determine whether or not a visa is required.
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Who
can my family and friends contact if they want to receive information
on traveling to Ireland to visit me? |
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The Irish Tourist board
at 1-800-223-6470, or visit www.ireland.ie. |
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Are
there any special airfares available to students studying in Ireland? |
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Yes, the Council on International
Education Exchange (CIEE) offers special student airfares to students
who are studying overseas. CIEE has offices throughout the USA
and Canada through which travel arrangements can be made to and
from Europe, North America and the rest of the world. For details
on their office nearest you call 1-800-781-4040 or visit www.statravel.com. |
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