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Study Abroad

Dublin Discovery: Second Semester Abroad

Start in New York. Discover what's next in Dublin.

A cohort of select incoming first-year students will be invited to spend their second semester, Spring 2028, abroad – in vibrant Dublin, Ireland. Experience the world's top student city, gain a global perspective, and keep on the fast track to success at Pace. Students will take classes catered to satisfy Pace degree requirements, while exploring the cultural and historical riches of Ireland’s capital. Students will have the opportunity to bond and forge connections with other program participants as well as nurture skills to help them succeed at Pace.

Why Dublin?

  • Receive Pace academic credit and take core courses, staying on track with your degree
  • Experience the many cultural and historical riches of Dublin, under the care of the Dublin host institution and Pace
  • Gain independence, maturity, adaptability, and a global perspective
  • Develop leadership, communication, and intercultural competence skills – career-ready skills that today's employers want
  • Apply critical thinking within a cross-cultural learning environment
  • Enjoy an unforgettable experience abroad
  • Return to Pace with life-long friends – your fellow Pace students as well as other students from around the world

Program Inclusions

  • Full academic program
  • Dedicated on-site support
  • Access to Dublin host institution campus facilities
  • Shared room in Dublin housing; access to a shared kitchen; in-room access to internet
  • Dublin on-site orientation (including a welcome dinner, events, and activities)
  • Group transfer from Dublin airport to the program housing during January orientation
  • Dublin transportation pass with pre-loaded stipend
  • International emergency health insurance
  • Cultural and weekly social programming in and around Dublin to museums and historic sites
  • Excursions to local sites of historical and cultural interest. One overnight excursion (2-days 1-night) will be included to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher. Potential day trips may include Boyne Valley, Glendalough, or Belfast.
  • Personalized pre-departure support in the fall semester at Pace prior to Dublin
  • Academic advising in Dublin, and registration guidance for Pace classes for the following fall semester

Eligibility

This program is specifically designed for students in most majors in the Dyson or Lubin schools, or undeclared majors. To be eligible for the Dublin program, students must:

  • Receive an offer of admission to Pace University to start in the Fall 2027 semester (either the New York City or Pleasantville campus).
  • Have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0.
  • Be at least 18 years old before the program start date (January 11, 2028).
  • Hold a passport valid through the required program period.

Who cannot participate on the Dublin program?

There are some academic paths that are not a good fit for the Dublin program:

  • Students in the Honors College, the School of Performing Arts, College of Health Professions, and 5-year program students may not participate.
  • Transfer students may not participate.
  • Students in Seidenberg and Dyson STEM majors with strict curricular requirements may not participate.

Application Deadline & Next Steps

  • Priority application deadline: May 1
  • Final application deadline: September 20
  • Deposit/confirmation deadline: October 10

First, apply to Pace University and receive an offer of admission to start in the Fall 2027 semester (either the New York City or Pleasantville campus). Eligible Dublin candidates will then receive an email invitation to apply to the Dublin program. Applicants are required to submit an essay (250 words minimum) detailing why you wish to participate in the Dublin program. Refer to examples that demonstrate qualities such as being independent, flexible, and a problem solver, as well as how this experience might challenge you in ways that will advance your personal and academic aspirations. Address previous challenges you have faced and how you have overcome them.

  • Candidates applying by the priority application deadline of May 1 should submit their application on their Pace applicant dashboard (Slate).
  • Candidates applying after May 1 will submit their application in the Pace study abroad portal, using their Pace student credentials to login.

Upon acceptance into the Dublin program, students must make a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to confirm their spot on the Dublin program by October 10. Spaces are limited and students are accepted on a case-by-case basis, so the earlier you apply and commit, the better.

Pace will offer several virtual meet-ups and in-person events for accepted Dublin students to get to know each other and learn more about the program before departure.

Note: The Dublin Spring 2028 program will be confirmed by October 21, 2027, contingent on a suitable cohort size being realized.

Academics

All Dublin students take 5 courses, which total 15-16 credits. Each course fulfills Pace degree requirements. Below are the courses that will be taught in Spring 2028:

Students enrolling in the Dyson College of Arts & Sciences will take:

  • COM 200 Public Speaking
  • ENG 120 Critical Writing (or PJS Civic Engagement/ARE)
  • SCI 145 Environmental Geology Lab Science
  • Two electives from:
    • Ethics in the Media
    • Global Communication
    • History of Ireland: People, Politics & Power
    • Screen Media in Ireland: Theory and Practice
    • Storytelling: Writing Irish Cultural Narratives
    • Microeconomics
    • Business of Social Media

Students enrolling in the Lubin School of Business will take:

  • COM 200 Public Speaking
  • ENG 120 Critical Writing (or PJS Civic Engagement/ARE)
  • SCI 145 Environmental Geology Lab Science
  • MGT 150 Managerial & Organizational Concepts
  • ECO 106 Microeconomics (or Elective)

Costs, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Participants will be charged Pace tuition and fees for the Spring 2028 semester, as well as a $10,000 Dublin Program Housing Fee. Out-of-pocket expenses (airfare, meals, personal expenses, etc.) are the responsibility of the student.

Dublin students are eligible to use their Pace scholarships, NY state, and federal aid. Housing grants are not applicable.

Accepted Dublin students will be instructed to pay the Dublin program deposit through their Pace applicant dashboard, which will be credited toward the Pace bill for the Dublin program.

Students are encouraged to explore scholarships that apply to study abroad. Students participating in this custom program are eligible to apply for CEA CAPA scholarships. Scholarship application deadlines are published online at the preceding link once confirmed.