About Trinity College Dublin

Ranked 1st in Ireland and 98th in the world*, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is committed to helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become an informed, engaged global citizen in a rapidly changing world. Since 1592, Trinity has been inspiring generations to meet the challenges of the future. Our beautiful historic campus, based in Dublin city centre is the 16th most international university in the world.** Located beside the thriving European silicon docks, which is home to Facebook, Linkedin, Stripe, Hubspot and Twitter to name but a few, we are a welcoming and truly international community. As a Trinity graduate you can remain in Ireland to work for 1 or 2 years, depending on level of study. Find out more at www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/third-level-graduate-programme.
*QS World University Ranking 2023

** THE World University Ranking 2022

Year	Campus	Annual Tuition Fee		Hostel Expenses
Year	Campus	Indian Students	Foreign, NRI Students	Indian Students	Foreign, NRI Students
Year 1 (2021)	Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	1.5 times the total normal fee	As published on thapar website	As published on thapar website	As published on thapar website
Year 2 (2022)	Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	1.5 times the total normal fee	As published on thapar website	As published on thapar website	As published on thapar website
Year 3 (2023)	Trinity College Dublin	Please check the fee details at TCD Website		Please check the fee details at TCD website.
Year 4 (2024)	Trinity College Dublin	Please check the fee details at TCD Website		Please check the fee details at TCD website.

Life at Thapar and Trinity

As Ireland’s top ranked university, Trinity offers students an unparalleled experience. There are 120 societies and 50 sports clubs waiting for students to join them during Freshers’ Week, along with course specific social events to get to know their new classmates. In addition, Trinity students get to experience the legendary Trinity Ball, the largest private party in Europe. Trinity is an exciting place, full of opportunities to learn, make friends, and experience new things. While Trinity delivers world class courses, it is not just about your academic development: we also want Trinity to be a place where you can develop socially, responsibly, culturally and personally.

Student Supports and Services

Full list of services available to view at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/studentexperience/supports-services.php

We have many specific support services for international students including:

Talk to our Students

Do you have a question about student life, the campus or living in Dublin? Connect with our students at: www.tcd.ie/global/talktostudents

Airport Meet and Greet Service

New international students arriving at Dublin Airport can avail of this free service.

New to Dublin Programme

Student Ambassadors run this programme aimed at undergraduate students, covering everything from Dublin grocery shopping and public transport to making friends and adjusting to Dublin culture.

Trinity Global Room

Staff and student ambassadors are available to assist with advice on adjusting to life in Ireland/Dublin/Trinity, visa and immigration queries, banking, health insurance, and locating student services. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/student-experience

International Student Orientation

A series of sessions for international students addressing cultural adjustment as well as practical concerns such as banking, health insurance and immigration. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/students/orientation

International Societies and Clubs

Trinity is famous for our diversity; we have a society for everyone. Find out more at: www.trinitysocieties.ie

Career Opportunities

Students can sign up to meet with the Engineering Careers Advisors for one-to-one careers advice. They also have the opportunity to undertake mock interviews or attend a drop-in clinic to help perfect their CV (resume) and LinkedIn profile. Trinity has an active alumni network, with over 130,000 alumni currently working in 130 countries. Local alumni chapters are a great source of networking for students.

Eligibility to Work

Non-EU nationals who have permission to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate study in Ireland are entitled to take up casual employment, up to 20 hours part-time work per week or work full-time during holiday periods when their coursework for the year is complete.

On graduation, undergraduate students have the possibility to stay in Ireland to work for one year on the Third Level Graduate Scheme, while eligible postgraduate students can stay for up to two years. This allows students to gain valuable work experience in Ireland across a wide range of industries and organisations.

Students may also have the option of remaining in Ireland for a longer period if they are able to secure employment that meets the criteria for a Work Permit.

For further information see: www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-haschanged-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/third-levelgraduate-programme

Benefits of the 2+2 Program

A secured globally recognized undergraduate engineering degree by Trinity
Substantially lower fees for the 3rd and 4th year program than direct international program admittees
Project-led teaching pedagogy with greater reliance on experiential, research inspired and outcome based learning
Personal tutor assigned to every student to provide academic advice and support throughout his or her time in Trinity
Direct admission to Postgraduate Program (subject to meeting the academic requirement)
Work while studying as part-time applicable to non-EU students lasting for at least one academic year, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during term breaks