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Double Diploma: Engineering 3 YEARS IN SHANGHAI + 2 YEARS IN DUBLIN Graduate with B.Sc and MAI
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Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has been inspiring generations of
brilliant thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity is an international university, steeped in
history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.
World Rankings Your Career Strong Research
Trinity is ranked 1 in Ireland
st
Trinity is committed to preparing Reputation
and 101st in the world (QS World our students for the ever-changing Our students receive a
University Ranking 2022). Trinity challenges of the 21st century world-class education in a
also ranks in the top 100 in 17 workplace. Trinity ranks in the research-centred, collaborative
subjects, globally (QS World Top 100 in the World for Graduate environment and have the
University Rankings 2021). Employability (QS Graduate opportunity to work with global
Employability Rankings 2022). Find leaders in their field. Trinity is
Our Vibrant Campus Life out more at: www.tcd.ie/careers also the only Irish member of
With over 170 clubs and societies, the prestigious League of 23
including many international Join Our European Research Universities
groups, there’s something for Diverse Community (LERU). Find out more at:
everyone. At Trinity, involvement Our current students come from 118 www.tcd.ie/research
in student organisations is an countries around the world. 24% of
integral part of your education. the student body are from outside Join Our Esteemed Alumni
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/ of Ireland, providing a truly global Trinity has produced some of the
students/clubs-societies community. world’s finest and most enquiring
minds including the writers
The Trinity Welcome International Reputation Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett
A warm Trinity welcome awaits Trinity is Ireland’s most international (Nobel Laureate), the scientists
William Rowan Hamilton and
all our students. We believe that a university, ranked 8 in the world
th
Ernest Walton (Nobel Laureate)
diverse campus adds to the Trinity by the Times Higher Education and the former President of
experience for everyone, enhances 2021. Trinity is also 1 st
in Europe for
their personal development producing entrepreneurs for the 6th Ireland and United Nations High
and enriches the culture of the year in a row (PitchBook Universities Commissioner for Human Rights,
Report 2020). Mary Robinson.
university. Trinity is an open and
inclusive university and we are
proud to hold these values.
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Trinity by Numbers
101st
2021
Ireland’s Leading University 101st World Ranking 1st in Europe for producing
(QS World University Ranking 2022 and (QS World University Rankings 2022) Entrepreneurs for the
THE World University Ranking 2022) 6th year in a row
(Pitchbook Universities Report 2020)
1592
1592 8th Most International 300+ partner universities
Year in which Trinity University in the World around the world for
was founded (Times Higher Education Ranking 2021) student exchanges
24% of the student body are 170+ Sports clubs and 131,000 Trinity alumni
from outside of Ireland, student societies (graduates) in over 150
from 118 countries countries worldwide
TRINITY TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN
THE WORLD FOR 17 SUBJECTS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MATERIALS SCIENCE THEOLOGY, DIVINITY AND
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
CHEMISTRY MODERN LANGUAGES
CLASSICS AND ANCIENT NURSING*
HISTORY*
PERFORMING ARTS
COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY*
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLITICS AND
AND LITERATURE* INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
HISTORY SOCIAL POLICY AND
ADMINISTRATION
LAW
(QS World Rankings 2021) 2
*Ranked Top 50 in the QS World Rankings 2021
Trinity’s Location
Why Ireland?
Ireland is a member of the
European Union and is located
in the North Atlantic beside the
UK. Ireland is an English-speaking
country with a young, vibrant
population. It boasts a unique
Ireland is ranked
8th most peaceful country combination of cosmopolitan
in the world cities, breath-taking scenery, idyllic
(Global Peace Index 2021) countryside and historic sites.
The country is a European hub
for innovation and industry with
global companies such as Google,
Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Pfizer
and HP based here.
Ireland has been renowned for its
people, music, literature and art
for centuries. It is world-famous Everything the city has to offer
Ireland is an for its friendly citizens and warm is easily accessible to Trinity
English speaking welcomes. students from shops, restaurants
country and coffee shops to theatres,
museums and clubs, ensuring
Your University, Your City that there is always something
Trinity’s is a unique, walled campus exciting for students to enjoy.
located in the heart of one of the If you want to take time out to
most popular and safest cities relax in nature, the city’s parks
in the world. Dublin is a vibrant, (including Phoenix Park, one
young and multicultural European of the largest urban parks in
capital, which ranks as the 37 best Europe), an easily accessible
th
student city in the world (QS World’s coastline, beaches and the Dublin
Best Student Cities 2019). Mountains are all close by.
Ireland is the
12th most competitive
economy in the world
according to IMD
(IDA 2020)
Stay Back Permit
Combine your academic
work with experience
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Dublin Innovation District Be at the Centre of Things
Trinity’s location is also Trinity’s central location makes
advantageous when you are looking it highly accessible for all forms
for a job. Dublin’s Innovation of public transport: Trinity has its
District, the ‘Silicon Docks’ is own LUAS (tram) station, there
within walking distance, as is the is a DART (Dublin’s suburban
International Financial Services rail system) station opposite the
Centre, and a large number of other campus and a large number of
businesses and organisations which Dublin’s bus services pass by the
have their Irish headquarters in University. Dublin airport is 13km
Dublin. Dublin is also home to many (8 miles) from the campus and is
global corporations across a range directly accessible via bus or taxi.
of sectors. Find out more at:
www.tcd.ie/maps
Did you know?
Pengyi Cao
Programme: MAI in Engineering, 2019-2020 Dublin is ranked 37th
Best Student City in
“I wanted to study at Trinity because of its reputation the world
for being a fantastic university. Trinity has some amazing (QS Rankings 2019)
societies and it is a great way to make friends. I’m also
enjoying living in a lively and beautiful city like Dublin. In
addition, Trinity has an excellent reputation with employers,
which is another reason that attracted me. There are many
The best way to explore Trinity's
job opportunities with companies based here.”
unique lively, traditional, urban
experience is to pay us a visit.
Browse campus maps and directions To sign up for a tour (subject to
to Trinity at: www.tcd.ie/maps COVID-19 restrictions) please
visit: www.tcd.ie/study/
international/visit
Or take our student led virtual
tour at: youtu.be/XMchbHvzMOo
Double Diploma
Spend the final two years of your integrated master’s programme at Trinity, Ireland’s leading university, and graduate
with two world-class qualifications. After completing three years of your undergraduate programme at UM-SJTU Joint
Institute, you will then join Trinity in year four. Students complete their fourth year at Trinity and the following summer
semester at JI graduating with the B.Sc in Engineering from UM-SJTU Joint Institute. Students can then return to Trinity
to complete year five and graduate with the Trinity MAI award in Engineering.
Why Study Engineering
at Trinity?
The School of Engineering is a vibrant,
intellectual community of innovative
researchers, teachers and students,
which combines high-quality teaching
with expansive research activity. Each
year, the Engineering School welcomes
growing numbers of visiting and full-
time students from around the world
who enrich our shared multicultural
learning environment.
We have international students from all
over Europe, North and South America,
Australia, Asia and Africa. We strive to Programme Information
educate global citizens who will have
a real impact on society and who will Year 4
enhance engineering throughout the In the fourth year of the Engineering course at Trinity, students are afforded
world, by sharing their innovative ideas. the opportunity to specialise in elective options offered by each of the
Engineering streams. Many of these modules in the fourth year are now
International Dimension single-term course, allowing for greater flexibility and increased specialist
knowledge whilst ensuring graduates are ready to meet the challenges
Trinity attracts a global community of of the outside world. Most modules include a major component of
academics dedicated to addressing practical and group work to prepare students for working in industry and
challenges of vital importance to the independent research projects. The academic staff will often include real-
world around us and has a diverse world examples from their research experience as case studies.
student body with students from
118 different countries. Chinese Year 5 MAI
students are the third largest cohort of
The MAI modules offered reflect the very wide research and technological
international students at Trinity from
interests of the academic staff. In most cases, there will be small group
outside the EU. As Ireland’s oldest and
tutorials organised by staff and teaching assistants. Each module has
highest-ranking university, Trinity strives
at least one laboratory session or assignment, to ensure students have
to educate global citizens who will
the capacity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in coursework
shape the world’s future.
to practical systems. In addition, the “Capstone” project under the direct
supervision of a member of staff, represents a significant element of the
English Language Support work load, 42% of the Year Five programme (i.e. 25 ECTS out of a total of 60)
All modules on these programmes is committed to the Research Project. Therefore a major emphasis of the
are taught in English but students can year is on fostering independence and technical creativity in the pursuit of
avail of Trinity’s extensive language- substantial scientific and engineering design goals. Your project work will
learning facilities. The Centre for be research-intensive, and informed by specialist knowledge. The advanced
English Language Learning and technical knowledge gained through formal courses, and the opportunity
Teaching focuses specifically on the to work with staff members and their research teams in the Project,
development of student’s academic together support these aims. In completing this project, we ensure our MAI
English skills to support their current graduates achieve the highest standards in technical communication, and
and future university studies. All that they are familiar with international norms in reporting of research.
students can enrol on the "English for
Academic Purposes" course.
www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/trinity_in-sessional_programme/index.php
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Engineering
3 years at JI + 2 years at Trinity
Trinity’s School of Engineering was founded in 1841 and is one of the oldest Engineering Schools in the English
speaking world. The Baccalaureus in Arte Ingeniaria (BAI) degree was established in 1872 and early graduates played a
major role in the development of government services and infrastructure in 19th century Ireland, India, Australia, Africa
and Japan. Today the School of Engineering at Trinity is ranked in the top 100 Engineering Schools in the world and
offers outstanding teaching by Engineers who are at the forefront of their field worldwide.
Double Diploma Timeline Application Requirements Student Exchange
April - Students apply by 01 April Students nominated for exchange by
▶ Apply at the International Programs
▶
▶ June - Students receive a firm offer
their university will have their fourth
Office of the Joint Institute
by early June and then apply for ▶ Completed Application Form
year fees at Trinity waived.
their visa immediately ▶ Academic Statement
▶ September - Induction at Trinity
▶ Transcript of Academic Record Fees
▶ April - End of semester at Trinity All students are liable for fees in
▶ Evidence of English Language
▶ May - Summer semester at the year five. Fees are subject to change
Proficiency
Joint Institute begins ▶ Letter of Recommendation
and current fees for the programme
▶ August - End of summer semester
▶ Documentary Proof of Nationality
can be viewed here:www.tcd.ie/
and B.Sc graduation at the academicregistry/fees-and-payments
▶ Passport Sized Photograph
Joint Institute
▶ September - Return to Trinity to
Admission Requirements Application Deadline
complete MAI year 5 ▶ GPA 3.1 Students must apply to Trinity by
▶ April - Final exams and award
▶ IELTS of 6.5 (no individual band 01 April by sending the application
of MAI below 6) or TOEFL (90 Internet Based) form and supporting documentation
to internationaleng@tcd.ie
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Coming to Ireland
Trinity is committed to ensuring that all international students have a positive experience while preparing to
make the move to Dublin. Trinity's support services are available to provide all the help and advice you will
need to apply for your visa and find a place to call home.
Trinity Hall Kavanagh Court
Trinity Accommodation Trinity Accommodation
Accommodation Visas
All students joining Trinity through this Some, but not all, non-EU/EEA Please refer to the links below for
partnership will be accommodated students require an entry visa for Visa Guidelines:
in Trinity-owned or Trinity- Ireland. We advise students to
recommended accommodation, apply for their visas early. To check www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-
provided students apply by the if you need a visa, please visit to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-
housing deadline. Students may apply the Immigration Service Delivery a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa
for a room once they have accepted a webpage at: www.irishimmigration.
place at Trinity. Find out more at: ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland Contact details for embassies can
www.tcd.ie/accommodation be found here:
It is important to note that all www.dfa.ie/home/index.
Living in Trinity accommodation non-EU students, whether visa aspx?id=285
brings a further dimension to your required or not, must register with
participation in college life. You will be
the Immigration Service Delivery Additional information on visas and
living as part of the Trinity community for permission to remain in the immigration can be found at:
and will have greater opportunities state. Students must show their www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-
for getting involved in many aspects offer letter at airport immigration to-study-in-ireland
of student life while making lifelong where they will receive a temporary
friends. stamp in their passport. They
Students who wish to avail of must register with the Immigration Checking Your Visa Status
the Trinity-owned or Trinity- Service Delivery within the time limit
recommended accommodation, must specified on their temporary stamp. ▶Apply early, allowing at least 8
confirm by e-mailing international@ weeks for processing.
tcd.ie before June 30th. You can request a visa offer letter by
emailing: academic.registry@tcd.ie ▶ You can check online for
For students who do not wish to visa decisions using your visa
avail of the Trinity-owned or Trinity- application number at:
recommended accommodation, an Applying for a Visa www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-
alternative is to seek private rented Students should submit their visa decisions
accommodation, usually sharing applications using the AVATS facility
an apartment or a house with other at: www.irishimmigration.ie ▶ When your visa is approved,
students. the Embassy to which you sent your
The application will only be documents will affix a visa
The Trinity Accommodation processed when the online form to your passport.
Advisory Service helps students is completed and the required
find accommodation by providing documentation, passport
them with advice and access to photograph and appropriate fee are
househunting resources. received by the relevant offices as
For further information and advice see: indicated by the online system.
www.tcdsuaccommodation.org
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Student Life at Trinity
Immerse yourself in a broad range of sports clubs and student societies and get a real sense of
the ‘Trinity Experience’.
Student Societies and Trinity Publications A Sustainable Campus
Sports Clubs Trinity students produce the widest In a world with finite resources, Trinity
At Trinity, we have 120 student range of student publications offers students a variety of ways to
societies which are some of the most of any third level institution in learn how to live sustainably, and
dynamic and active university student Ireland including Trinity News, to develop the kind of innovative
societies in Ireland with everything the University Times, Icarus, The thinking and adaptability to enable
from the Animation Society to the Piranha, TCD Miscellany and Trinity you to thrive in a rapidly changing
Zoological Society. We are home to Film Review. world. Trinity’s academics and
the world’s oldest student societies, See: www.trinitypublications.info researchers are global leaders in
the ‘Hist’ or Historical Society subjects such as climate change,
founded in 1770 and the ‘Phil’ which nature based solutions, biodiversity,
is the oldest debating society in the environmental science, smart
Did you know?
world, founded in 1683, and whose technology and engineering.
guests have included everyone from Trinity is ranked 14th
Hollywood heavyweights such as in the world for Our commitment to sustainability is
Martin Scorsese to International global impact evidenced in key milestones over the
Space Station commander Chris (Times Higher Education last 15 years, such as:
Rankings 2020)
Hadfield. Find out more at: ▶ Student-led plan to reduce
www.trinitysocieties.ie disposable plastics on campus (2018)
The Sports Centre, located at the Restaurants and Coffee ▶ Trinity is a Green Flag Campus for
Westland Row end of campus, is the last 8 consecutive years.
where the majority of our fitness
Shops on Campus
Students can choose from a wide ▶ 62% reduction in paper use since
classes and programmes take place,
seven days a week. Facilities include range of restaurants and coffee shops 2011, 62% reduction in water use
a 25-metre swimming pool, climbing on campus to suit all tastes and since 2006 and 32% increase in
wall, fully equipped gym with free budgets, including: energy efficiency since 2006.
weights and cardio machines, virtual
▶ 84% of staff and students use
cycle and a wellness room. Students ▶The modern Buttery Food Court
sustainable transport (public transport/
are automatically members of the with a hot food counter, deli counter,
cycling/walking) to commute.
Sports Centre. There are small and gourmet coffee shop.
additional costs for some classes. Students actively participate in
▶The Old Dining Hall, where lunch is imagining, driving and implementing
There are 50 sports clubs to choose enjoyed in traditional splendour, but campus sustainability initiatives
from including: aikido, badminton, with a student budget in mind. through the Students’ Union, Student
basketball, boating, boxing, climbing, Sustainability Network, Green
cricket, cycling, equestrian, fencing, ▶ The Pavilion Bar serving hot food all Campus Committee, Young Greens,
Gaelic football, golf, handball, hockey, day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegan Society and the EnviroSoc
hurling, judo, karate, kayaking, tennis, (Environmental Society) and in the
rugby, sailing, soccer, squash, surfing ▶ The Perch, a brand new café in the Arts Resident Sustainability Champions
and bodybuilding, swimming, table Building offering a range of hot and cold programme among other groups.
tennis, taekwondo, trampoline, beverages, pastries and sandwiches, The Students’ Union and Graduate
ultimate frisbee, triathlon and and grab and go food offers. Students’ Union have Environmental
volleyball. Find out more at: Officers devoted to supporting and
www.tcd.ie/sport ▶ Coffee shops in the Hamilton responding to environmental and
Building and Áras an Phiarsaigh. sustainability issues. We hope you
will choose to join your energy with
▶ Forum Restaurant is a state of the
ours to create a more just and verdant
art dining outlet located in the Trinity world. Find out more at:
Business School. www.tcd.ie/provost/sustainability
See: www.tcd.ie/catering or follow us Note: some activities may be
on Facebook or Twitter subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
(@TCDbites) for further details and
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Support Network
International Student International Student culture. They also run a ‘Getting to Grips’
programme aimed at postgraduate
Supports Orientation students.
Trinity is an exciting place, full of During Freshers’ Week, Trinity runs
opportunities to learn, make friends, a series of sessions for international English for Academic
and experience new things. While Trinity students addressing cultural Purposes
delivers world class courses, it is not just adjustment as well as practical Trinity offers both pre-sessional and in-
about your academic development: we concerns such as banking and sessional English language programmes
also want Trinity to be a place where immigration. Find out more at: for incoming and current students who
you can develop socially, responsibly, www.tcd.ie/orientation are non-native speakers of English.
culturally and personally. Please note places are limited. Find out
But with so much going on, we know Student Mentors more at: www.tcd.ie/slscs/english
that you might need a helping hand All undergraduate students are
every now and then. From the first day, assigned a Student 2 Student (S2S) Career Support for
undergraduate students are assigned mentor during Freshers’ Week. Your International Students
a personal tutor and a student mentor mentor will ensure you meet your Career support is available for students
to make sure that you always have classmates during Freshers’ week, looking to gain work experience while
someone on hand to explain things to will show you around the campus studying in Trinity, as well as for students
you, advise you or just listen. and will keep in regular touch, inviting looking to translate their experience
you to events on and off campus. in Trinity to a career back home or
Our student support services include: S2S also offers Peer Supporters, internationally. The Careers Service
students available for one-to-one provides career guidance, advice and
▶ Student Learning Development
conversations on request. They’re feedback on job applications and
▶ Student Counselling
highly trained, confidential and very interview preparation and organises
▶ Student Health approachable. Find out more at: employer events on campus throughout
▶ Careers Service student2student.tcd.ie the academic year. Find out more
▶ Disability Service
at: www.tcd.ie/careers/mycareer/
▶ Academic Registry Trinity Global Room students.php
▶ Students’ Union and Graduate
Global Room staff and student In order to encourage talented,
Students Union ambassadors are available to skilled graduates to pursue careers in
We also have specific support assist with advice (particularly with Ireland, upon successful completion
programs for international students. immigration questions), locating of an undergraduate or postgraduate
student services, adjusting to life in programme at Trinity, undergraduate
Ireland or planning internationally- students have the possibility to stay in
Airport Meet and themed events. The Global Room Ireland to work for one year on the Third
Greet Service hosts celebrations of national Level Graduate Scheme, while eligible
New international students arriving holidays, film screenings, student postgraduate students can stay for up
at Dublin Airport can avail of this society events, social events and get to two years. This allows students to
free service. Services may change togethers, alongside information gain work experience opportunities in
in 2022 but students can expect a seminars and talks. Ireland in a wide range of industries and
welcome service with further details Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/ organisations.
closer to time of arrival. Find out more international/student-experience/ Students may also have the option of
at: www.tcd.ie/students/your- global-room.php Contact us at:
tcdglobalroom@tcd.ie remaining in Ireland for a longer period if
arrivalsept-2021/when-you-get- they are able to secure employment that
here.php meets the criteria for a Work Permit.
Note: subject to COVID-19 restrictions. New to Dublin
For further information see:
The Global Room Ambassadors run this www.irishimmigration.ie/my-
programme at the start of the academic situation-has-changed-since-i-
year aimed at undergraduate students arrived-in-ireland/third-level-
who are new to Dublin. The groups graduate-programme
meet for a few weeks in the evening
during the first term and cover Please note that a hybrid of virtual and
everything from Dublin grocery face to face supports may still be in
shopping and public transport to place for 2022 entry due to Covid-19.
making friends and adjusting to Dublin
9Starting your Career
Your Career Journey Innovation and
Our graduates are highly sought after
Entrepreneurship
by employers across all sectors and
many have gone on to successful Start Your Own Business /
careers around the globe. See below Social Enterprise
for just a few examples of the diverse Trinity is committed to empowering our
organisations that have recruited students, enabling them to set up their
Trinity graduates in recent years. own companies, realise their potential
The Trinity Careers Service supports inside and outside of the lecture
students in exploring their career theatre, and become entrepreneurially-
ambitions for the future and minded graduates.
planning how to achieve them.
As a European leader in student
Find out more about the Careers entrepreneurship, Trinity has established
Service at: www.tcd.ie/careers Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace. This
world-class facility, co-located within an
expanded Trinity Business School, offers
students, staff and the wider innovation
Did you know? ecosystem a place to come together to
Trinity is 1st in Europe collaborate, build and innovate.
for producing
entrepreneurs for the
6th year in a row
(Pitchbook Universities
Report 2020)
A selection of leading multi-nationals where some of our Trinity graduates are now employed
Trinity is a Top 100
University for Graduate
Employability
(QS Graduate Employability
Ranking 2022)
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If you have any questions about studying at If you have further questions about the
Trinity, please get in touch with us. application process you can contact the
Applications and Admissions Team in
The Global Relations team is dedicated to Trinity’s Academic Registry
assisting international students and we would
be delighted to answer your questions. Academic Registry
Watts Building,
Please contact us at: Trinity College Dublin,
Dublin 2, Ireland
Global Relations Office Tel: +353 (0) 1 896 4500
East Theatre, Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie
Trinity College Dublin, www.tcd.ie/academicregistry
Dublin 2, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0) 1 896 4507
Email: international@tcd.ie To find out more about studying at
www.tcd.ie/globalrelations Trinity, see www.tcd.ie/study
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