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FIE Trinity College Dublin

Several colorful buildings along the edge of a river are dimly lit by the rising sun. A metal bridge crosses the river.

For Spring 2027, FIE is offering a limited number of $1000 Flight Grants for eligible students participating on the FIE Trinity College Dublin program. Please see FIE's website for eligibility criteria and more details.

Talk to a representative for this program at the Study Abroad Fair.

Ireland, Dublin

The Foundation for International Education (FIE) partners with Trinity College Dublin to offer a facilitated direct-enroll. Students will directly enroll in courses at Trinity College Dublin for a semester with the help and support of the FIE on-site staff. 

Founded in 1592, Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest (and often cited as Ireland’s top) university.  It has an annual student enrollment of approximately 16,000 students, nearly 11,000 of which are undergraduates.  Dublin, Ireland’s capital, is an important center for the arts, education, commerce, and governmental administration.

Situated in the very centre of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin is home to a community of curious, supportive, engaged scholars. Whether you stay for a single term or a full year, you will find endless opportunities to discover, explore, learn and grow.  Ireland's location at the gateway to Europe and as a major airline hub makes it an ideal place from which to travel.  Trinity College Dublin provides an educational and social experience that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. From here you really can go anywhere!

Learning Objectives

We have overall Goals and Expectations for Study Abroad Participants, covering the personal, academic and professional aspects of study abroad. Additionally on this program, you can:

  • Navigate new educational systems, as well as new learning and teaching styles

  • Observe Irish perspectives on academic disciplines

  • Deepen cross-cultural understanding

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Students must have completed at least four semesters (2 years) of full-time study to be eligible
  • 3.3 cumulative GPA
  • Some departments have additional eligibility requirements needed for course enrollment.
  • Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Provider

Subjects

arts, biological & physical science, business, engineering, environmental studies, humanities, music, social science, social work

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Apartments

Program Duration

Fall:  ­September ‐ December

** Fall semester is called Michaelmas Term at Trinity

Spring:  Mid-­January ‐ May

**Spring semester is called Hilary Term at Trinity

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2027-28 - [Engineering, Mathematics & Sciences] TBD Cost Details
Fall 2027-28 - [Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences] TBD Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 - [Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences] 2/20/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 - [Engineering, Mathematics & Sciences] 2/20/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 - [Engineering, Mathematics & Sciences] 8/21/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 - [Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences] 8/21/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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You will enroll in 4-5 elective courses alongside degree seeking and other international students taught by local and international faculty. Courses at Trinity typically meet for longer blocks of time and fewer times a week than courses in the United States. Grades are based on fewer components, usually a final project, paper, or exam. This system allows for less scheduled course time and more self-paced study. You should expect to schedule out your own studies and contact faculty with questions as they arise.

In addition to the Trinty courses, you will take FIE's Irish Life and Cultures course. This course explores Irish history, language, culture, and politics, with special emphasis on the history of peace and conflict in Ireland. Experience Northern Ireland (Derry and Belfast) and Western Ireland (Galway, Connemara, and the Aran Islands) on study tours designed to contextualize your coursework. Irish Life and Cultures has co-curricular activities to complement in-classroom learning.

Trinity College is organized around 3 large faculty and schools:

-Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

-Engineering, Mathematics and Science

-Health Sciences

During the application process, you will indicate your module preferences and the Trinity study abroad team will request approval on your behalf from the various academic departments on campus.  You may only enroll in modules from departments you are approved for, and registration happens on site. Students should plan to select courses across multiple departments. Students who choose to study abroad at Trinity must have a great deal of flexibility when it comes to course selections. The availability of modules cannot be guaranteed. All students may enroll in one Trinity Elective per semester abroad; Trinity electives do not require pre-admission.   

Since modules cannot be guaranteed, this program is not a good fit for students who need a specific course and/or particular type of credit while abroad. 

Students interested in Law courses:  Law courses at Trinity are taught at a graduate law school level. Although they may appear to be for undergraduates, students should take caution when selecting law courses.

Affiliate Institution(s)

FIE Trinity College Dublin

Foreign Courses

Trinity Module Directory

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents