Ireland City: Country: Dublin Official website: Language of instruction: English Telephone number: General

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1 Country: Ireland City: Dublin Official website: Language of instruction: English Telephone number: General admissions@dit.ie THE SCHOOL 2 Facilities 2 Credit System 2 Courses 2 THE PLACE 3 Weather 3 Attractions and Places of Interest 3 People and Culture 4 COST OF LIVING 4 Housing 4 Personal Expenses 5 Transportation 5 ADMISSION PROCESS 5 MORE INFORMATION 5 Other Useful Links 6 Contact Information 6

2 The School The Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) was founded in 1887 and has played a major role in Ireland s economic success and in providing new education programs to support the technical, business, health, science and social infrastructure of a modern technological state. DIT places great emphasis on the quality of its teaching, its academic standards and the relevance of its programs for employment in our modern world. At present, DIT is building a multicultural, multinational environment with students from all 27 EU member countries as well as 35 other nations. Facilities A library collection in excess of 200,000 items. Lecture rooms equipped with advanced technology. Offers a wide range of clubs and societies, everything from sporting to the social, cultural through to the curious, hobbies through to humanitarian. Support s ervices to meet a wide range of student needs and requirements. Credit system Most of the courses are worth 5 ECTS. Courses Check here for programs and courses offered.

3 The Place City: Dublin Population: 1,045,769 (2006) Country: Ireland Population: 4,109,086 (July 2007) Currency and Exchange Rates (December 4, 2007) Currency: Euro Currency Conversion 1 CAD = EUR 1 EUR = 1 EUR = CAD Weather Ireland enjoys a temperate climate influenced by the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream in whose path the island lies. During the winter months temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon. The coldest and wettest months are December, January and February, which have mean temperatures of between 4 C and 7 C. July and August are the warmest months with mean temperatures of between 14 C and 16 C, rarely rising above 20 C. Attractions and places of interest Check out this website for things to do in the city. A must-do is a tour of the Guinness factory.

4 People and culture The Irish are interested in people and place great value on the individual. They are naturally courteous, quick-witted and will go out of their way to welcome visitors to their country. Don't rush the Irish. Although they work very hard, the Irish are dedicated to a less stressful lifestyle that allows time for friends and family, a visit to the pub, a cup of tea, or just a bit of a chat on the corner. Families are closely-knit and very important to the Irish and many businesses are family operated. The value system in Ireland centers on a strong need for others while remaining independent. Cost of living Housing Dublin Institute of Technology does not at present have on-campus accommodation. It is not advisable to agree to rent a flat or an apartment until you arrive in Dublin and actually see what you are being offered. It is unlikely that you will find suitable accommodation on the day that you arrive. Therefore you may wish to book temporary acc ommodation in advance of your arrival. The normal procedure is for students to book themselves into a youth hostel/budg et accommodation or bed and breakfast before they arrive. For a list of hostels and more detailed information about the accommodation available in Dublin, please download the international student handbook or check here. The cost of living in Dublin for one year is approximately $11, 250.

5 Approximate Annual Cost for Staying in Dublin for Twelve Months Low (Euro) RENT 2,000 4,000 FOOD 1,800 3,500 UTILITIES 840 1,140 TRAVEL Nil 1,000 BOOKS/ STATIONARY CLOTHES (Flexible) SOCIAL LIFE (Flexible) 900 1,000 High (Euro) TOTAL 6,200 11,900 Personal expenses Former international students have recommended that students arriving to Ireland for the first time should note: - Expect to pay approximately $450 on household goods on arrival. These goods will furnish living accommodation. - Most international students hold a part time job when studying in Ireland. Income earned is used to fund living expenses. Transportation Buses operate throughout the city centre. All DIT centers are serviced by a bus service. Check here for bus routes and timetables for Dublin. The LUAS rail system operates in the west and south of Dublin. It connects the suburbs to the city centre. The DART rail service connects north Dublin and South Dublin to the city centre. In order to be collected at the airport, the student can contact the International Student office to make all the arrangements. Admission process Within the application it is necessary to include the following documents: 1. Certified English translations of any examination results/qualifications. 2. A letter from Ryerson that proves that the student attends that school. 3. A copy of the passport page. 4. There are additional requirements to accompany an application for the following programmes: Music, Photography, Speech and Drama, Architecture,

6 Design and Fine Art. Please contact the International Student Office for details on auditions/ portfolios/ suitability tests/ interviews etc. For more information, check here. More Information What Ryerson Student s had to say While I didn't take the courses that I wanted to take, I really enjoyed the classes for the most part. The coursework was interesting, the lecturers were incredible, and the campus was really cool - an old Georgian building with a lot of character. Meeting so many people from all over Europe. Dublin's very international right now, at least with Europeans and Australians. Also, Ryanair is based out of Dublin, making for cheap flights to just about anywhere in Europe!! I have a job in Dublin if I ever want to come back, through the owner of the hostel I stayed at when I first arrived (and then later worked at). She's affiliated with many hotels here, and would be able to hook me up. Also, the whole experience has made me more adaptable and aware of other cultures, so it has given me an advantage professionally in that sense. Other useful lin ks Visit Dublin Local Community Irish Council for International Students Contact information C heck here for whom to contact at DIT for information. Address School Address Dublin Institute of Technology Rathmines Road Dublin 6 Ireland International Office Address International Student Office Dublin Institute of Technology Fitzwilliam House 30 Upper Pembroke Street Dublin 2, Ireland.

7 Embassy of Ireland Suite1105, 130 Albert Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4 Telephone: Fax: dfa.ie Honorary Consul General Suite Toronto Street Toronto, Ontario M5C 2B8 Telephone: Fax: Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland 65 St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2, Ireland Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( )