International Peace Studies - Pre-arrival Information for Students
International Students – before you leave home:
There is a number of things to do before you leave home to ensure that your arrival runs smoothly. One of the most important of these is to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation to allow you enter the country. You must fulfil all relevant immigration requirements prior to arrival. Applications for visa should be made to your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate office well in advance of your intended travel date. Further details on entry requirements can be obtained by writing to Visas Section, Immigration Division, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 72/76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2,Ireland (+ 353 1 6789711), email info@justice.irlgov.ie or visit the website http://www.justice.ie. then click on ‘Site Guide’. Please ensure that you also have transit documentation, if required, if you intend to arrive in Dublin via another European city.
If you intend to travel to any of the six counties in Northern Ireland which are under UK jurisdiction, you should be aware that you will need a visa from the UK authorities. You will also need a re-entry visa for returning to the Republic of Ireland. In these circumstances, it is advisable, where possible, to apply for multiple visas which are usually valid for six months from the date of issue.
On Arrival and Transport
On arrival in Dublin Airport, you can get an express aircoach to the city centre and some suburbs, or a taxi, from Dublin Airport. For further details and on-line booking see http://www.aircoach.ie/coach.bus.transport.dublin.airport.service.php (9 euro).
Typical cost of taxi from Dublin Airport to town is 40-50 euro.
Dublin Bus runs the bus system in Dublin and details of processes and timetables are at http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/. Please note, buses do not always run to schedule! There is also a tram system Luas, connecting Dublin city centre to specific suburbs. For further information, see http://www.luas.ie
Registering With the Garda
Once in Ireland, students may be required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and once registration has taken place on the main TCD campus, we can provide a letter confirming your status. To see details of registration with the Garda authorities please visit their website at http://www.garda.ie/controller.aspx?page=31.
Trinity College Dublin Registration
You will register for any on-line module material in week one of term. You do not pre-register over the summer. You will receive module outlines in the first week of term. However, there are short module summaries and suggested reading on the IPS website.
Cost of Living in Dublin
The International Office as Trinity College has created an estimate of living expenses for students living in Dublin. It can be found at http://www.tcd.ie/international/pre-arrival/cost-of-living/.
General information on the practicalities of living in Dublin can be found at www.tcd.ie or www.icosirl.ie.
Currency
The Republic of Ireland’s currency is the Euro (€) divided into one hundred cent (100c). Notes are issued to the value of €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 and coins to the value of €2, €1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, 1c.
Accommodation
Accommodation is probably the largest item of expenditure for most students. Unfortunately there is no accommodation available at ISE. Accommodation in the Dublin area can be difficult to secure and can be quite expensive. However, providing you allow sufficient time before start of term to look around at the available options, it should not be a problem finding something suitable.
The accommodation office in TCD has information on all aspects of the accommodation situation in Dublin. Please view their website at www.tcd.ie/accommodation for details of rooms available within TCD (very limited) or in the newer apartment complex at Trinity Hall. Trinity Hall is a good location for students at ISE located as it is on the south side of the city. In order to enquire about availability, you must quote your student no. which is on the official offer letter which was sent by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
To assist students in locating suitable accommodation, an Accommodation Advisory Service will operate from the beginning of September to the end of Freshers' Week in October in the Arts Building on the main Trinity Campus. Here, students can obtain lists of available houses, apartments or lodgings. The service also provides an opportunity to meet other students looking for housing.
Accommodation assistance.
Gumtree
www.daft.ie
www.usit.ie, Tel. 00 353 1 6021615
www.tcd.ie/accommodation
herbertl@indigo.ie Tel 00 353 1 6603403/6688866
Accommodation Lettings, www.accommodationlettings.ie Tel 00 353 1 4962866
Trinity.hall@tcd.ie
Church of Ireland Theological College, email admin@citc.ie Tel 00 353 1 4923506
The following is a short list of local real estate agencies which you might also find useful:
The Dublin Letting Company www.tdlc.ie
Youngs www.youngsauctioneers.com info@youngsauctioneers.com
Christies Estate Agents www.christiesestates.com
Drohan Lettings www.drohanlettings.com
From time to time we become aware of accommodation that might suit our students and we are happy to put you in touch with the relative contacts if you require. Please let us know if you wish to be put on our list (but please be aware that we cannot secure the accommodation for you or be responsible for the standard of the accommodation offered).
Student Health / Medical Insurance
The Student Health Service (www.tcd.ie/Student_Health) has details of the health service provided to registered students.
EU STUDENTS/NON EU STUDENTS please visit the International Office at Trinity College with regard to insurance cover :
International Office, East Theatre, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
+353 1 896 3150
international@tcd.ie
+353-1 6771698
Non-EU students are advised to guard against the problems of accident or serious illness by taking out insurance cover for medical treatment and hospitalisation before leaving their home country. Please check with your Insurance Company back home that you are sufficiently insured for your period of study in Ireland. If you do not already have insurance cover, you may wish to insure with the VHI Healthcare or BUPA Ireland (see above).
International Office, East Theatre, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
+353 1 896 3150
international@tcd.ie
+353-1 6771698
Social
There are many societies and clubs at TCD to which students can belong, details of which will be given to you at registration. At ISE we also organise many events and activities throughout the year in which we hope you will partake e.g. walking tours, International evenings, Pot Luck meals, pub visits etc all intended to allow you to meet other students and to make your time with us as enjoyable an experience as possible.
Queries?
We hope this document has provided useful information. If you have any further queries, please contact the Programme administrator, or coordinator.
We look forward to meeting you soon and hope that you will have a very fruitful and enjoyable year as you become part of our student body. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the school if there is any further information you require. We are available at the above sites or by phone and we will be pleased to help in any way we can to assist you as you prepare for your time here at ISE.
Founded over 400 years ago, Trinity College Dublin is one of the foremost universities in the world. In the 2008 World University Rankings (Times Higher Education Supplement), Trinity was ranked in the top 50 in the world and in the top 20 in Europe. Our Faculty, Arts and Humanities, was ranked in the top 10 in Europe.