Study in Dublin

Overview

The county of Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland located on the island’s east coast, inside the province of Leister. Dublin is positioned at the River Liffey’s mouth having an area of almost 117.8 km² in the east – central Ireland.

Dublin has the strongest growth of population each year, and according to 2020 census, the population of Dublin stood to be at 1.42 million people divided into: Irish, UK, Polish, Asian, European Union, Lithuanian, African and American.

The name “Dublin” comes from the Gaelic dbh linn or “black pool” where a deep pool formed by the meeting of the “Poddle stream” and the “River Liffey” at Dublin Castle.

The Vikings were the founder of Dublin on the south bank of the River Liffey in 841. At that time it was named “Dubh Linn” meaning “black pool”. Unluckily, Dublin is not as safe as other regions of Ireland; Because of density of population, it has a large scale of crimes for burglaries and incidents of thefts often take place across the city.

Living Expenses in the City of Dublin

An international student estimated monthly costs in Dublin, without rent are $1100 (900 Pounds; Dublin is 21 % less expensive than New York without rent.

Lists of Living costs in Dublin in Pounds

 The Culture of the City of Dublin

Dublin has lovely people as it is a welcoming city. It is known for its four Noble prize winners; universities that are globally respected; numerous books festivals and a universal-class modern city library. The city is, undoubtedly the capital of literature. Thus, Dublin is one of six UNESCO Cities OF Literature.

The bridges stretching on the river sustain their history and private styles. The cozy cafes, food markets full of hustle and bustle, fresh sea food directly from the coast...Dublin is really can satisfy each taste.

The city parks having huge Phoenix Park, involving Dublin Zoo; The National Museum of Ireland displaying Irish heritage and culture; The Dublin Castle which dates back to early thirteenth century... all of which indicate how much the city is engulfed with historical places.

Weather and Environment of the City of Dublin

It has an oceanic climate: it is cool and very wet during winter which extends from December to February when it is very cold, but temperatures are not extremely low; nevertheless, the great deals of humidity and wind blows intensify the quality of cold 

The rain is approximately falls continuously all year round. The temperatures all year round vary between -6⁰C (21⁰F) to 34⁰C (81⁰F) and seldom it is to be below -15C (4⁰F), or more than 40⁰C (90⁰F).

Under social and economic actions, there is some progress, but still climate disruption, chemical exposure, and low investment in drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure are some of negative impacts on both our health and environment.

 Working in the City of Dublin

All students of different nationalities from European Economic Areas (EEA) are permitted to employ in either full-time or part-time jobs in Dublin while studying. Other students having stamp2 permission can work in casual jobs... but this will not be enough to finance students’ studies; so international students have to depend on their budget to finance their different studies while studying in the first hand.

Dublin will give international students many opportunities concerning a high quality educational experience, besides its friendlessness, openness, lovely city having multiple nationalities and cultures accordingly.

Dublin has high rates of tourism which provide several chances of working in part-time jobs, but to be aware of pick pocketing in populated areas, just you have to be on your guards in any major cities.

Students are allowed to work for 20 hours while studying a full-time study at any university in Dublin, and for unrestricted hours during holidays, and this depends on the kind of student visa directives.

The Areas and Districts of the City of Duplin

These are called 'Local Areas' and are used to co-ordinate the delivery of services into your community.

• North Central Area. Kilbarrack Area Office
• South Central Area. Ballyfermot Area Office
• Central Area (Sean McDermott Street Office)
• North West Area
• South East Area

The Universities in the City of Dublin

• Trinity College Dublin(TCD)
• University College Dublin(UCD)
• Dublin City University(DCU)
• Technological University Dublin(TU Dublin)