HOW CAN I GO ABROAD? Trinity has collaborations with some of the world’s leading universities. For Trinity students, this means access to a network of more than 300 exchange partners across the globe. How you apply depends on where you wish to go - there are a wide variety of opportunities to explore. Take a look at the section below to see which type of exchange best suits your needs. International Exchange The International exchange programme, also referred to as the ‘College-wide exchange programme”, is open to eligible students at Trinity across most disciplines. These are exchanges with universities outside of Europe, so if you’re interested in studying further afield whether in Australia, the US, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa or other such destinations then this is a suitable exchange option for you. It is important to check in with your School for advice on whether you are eligible for an International Exchange programme. The Exchange Coordinator in your School will advise you on what your best options are, and ultimately will sign off on your learning agreement for the exchange programme so it is important to get their advice and input early. Whereas the term college-wide is self-explanatory and means that students across the university can apply for this, we strongly advise students thinking of going on International Exchange to investigate and research all of their options before choosing which exchanges to apply to. While International Exchanges can be integrated into many degree pathways, there are a few restrictions in place – in particular, for students from the Health Sciences. Instead, some Schools have their own School-Level Exchanges (more information further down in this section) and these tend to be tailored to the respective discipline. For more information on International Exchange and all of our international partners, please visit the Study Abroad website: https://www.tcd.ie/study/study-abroad/ outbound/options/ Erasmus+ Exchange Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Trinity has been a very active participant in the Erasmus+ programme since it was launched in the 1980s, and we strongly believe in the educational value of student exchanges, where students participate in learning alongside their peers in universities abroad. The student community in Trinity is truly enriched by having Erasmus students as part of our diverse community for part of their studies. Studying abroad is a central part of Erasmus+ and has been shown to have a positive effect on later job prospects. It is also a chance to improve language skills, gain self-confidence and independence and immerse yourself in a new culture. You can study abroad at a partner university on Erasmus for one semester or a full academic year. The 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries are the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. Erasmus exchanges are usually agreements between a School or Department in Trinity and an equivalent in a partner university. This means that most Erasmus exchanges are subject-specific, though we do have a small number of general agreements that cover multiple departments. Even though Trinity has more than 200 Erasmus exchange partners, students can generally only apply to study abroad at their School or Department’s specific partners. Trinity College Dublin | GoGlobal! 06
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