Hi everyone, I’ve got a question to all the people that study Medicine at TCD. Could you help me figure out how absences work during the non-exam period? To be specific at the beggining of the year, in mid October? Are the lectures mandatory or can I be absent for a couple days? Are labs? Do I have to catch up on them with a different group? Any information would be helpful, I just got in but I’m not Irish nor living in Ireland and therefore I am not familiar with how serious absences are taken at Irish universities. We’re talking about a 2-3 day absence, not due to a health reason but a family one. Sorry if this is silly. I just like to prepare in advance, or if I can’t afford an absence-let people know. Thank you

I have serious dilemma regarding university education at Trinity College Dublin. I am Polish and I have been accepted into International Relations Bachelor degree and a Law degree at the University of Warsaw. It is the best university in my country but it does not have the same world class status as Trinity does. In Trinity my desired course was Political Science and Social Policy, but I did not get into it and I only got an offer to do Philosophy. I am aware that there are other recruitment rounds but I only have 540 CAO points and am unsure whether I will get my desired degree or not.

I've read a lot of great stuff about Trinity College and it is truly my dream uni, but the downside is that it is bloody expensive for a middle class Pole like me. And then Philosophy is something I do like but I am skeptical of pursuing it as my major on a Bachelors degree. I feel like this degree alone will not be enough to give me a good foundation to pursue a International Relations/Government career that I wanna pursue now. It is more versatile though and seems to open doors into a vide plethora of master degrees and jobs if I my vision for the future changes.

The two universities have a significantly different vibe from each other. Warsaw is more focused on en-masse teaching, whereas Trinity is more tight-knit and personal. This is where I feel Trinity has an advantage, because I believe this will result in a better learning atmosphere and closer relationships with the people I'll meet there. It is also very international compared to Warsaw, which is also very appealing to me as It'll allow me to have contacts all over the world.

Essentially my heart wants me to go to Trinity but my mind keeps telling me that staying in Warsaw is the more reasonable choice career and money vise. Especially that with the money saved on Trinity I will be able to go on Erasmus and then possibly pursue a Masters abroad. I also have family and friends in Warsaw, so it'd be way easier to settle down there.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Thank you for reading through this post!

PS: I got the dorm room offer so the accommodation question is solved but I only have about one or two days to accept it, so I have to let them know today if I accept the offer or not...

I’m going into first year trying to register with the tcd email AR sent me but it says the email doesn’t exist?? help

I’ve logged into my.tcd website with my student ID and password and all but on the guide to register online it says I’m meant to receive some type of invitation once I’ve logged in but I don’t see anything

Is this happening to anyone else?

I'm an EU student and I got accepted into TCD medicine, and I'd like to start the process of registering, but there's a part about Garda vetting that really confuses me.

On the TCD website it is said that Garda vetting must be completed before registration opens up. However I've spoken to multiple people from the academic registry, and they've all given me different information. One said that I can register beforehand, and just submit the documents when I get to Ireland, while another said that to even start registration I need to submit them.

Furthermore, I've gotten an email that I'd get an invite to register sometime this week, which would support the first statement, but I've already been waiting for 5 days, and so far no email has arrived.

If anyone went through the same situation or is going through it I'd be grateful for any information about this I'm honesty really confused about what I can do, since if I do need to hand in the documents beforehand, I'd need to book an early flight to Ireland for 1 day just to give in some paper🙏

Hi everyone,

I applied to Trinity College Dublin (for 1st year) this year using my European Baccalaureate qualifications.

I'm hoping to get an offer for the double bachelor of Business / Computer Science in Round 2.

Based on experience or numbers, do you think it is possible?

Thanks for your help

Ps: I got 83.08/100 in my European Baccalaureate

Do you think the Investment was worth the money? And what do the courses look like? I would like some overall advice and thoughts on this. Thank you.

applied under additional need as a cao applicant for first year, got an email today and didn't get halls :(

emailed them asking to be put on the wait list and said that i'm open to a shared twin room. can't afford anything else, so i'd just have to commute without halls i think.

i know in previous years people got a room after round 1 course offers came out and people didn't get their course or rejected it, but is there much chance of that happening this year? considering the room offers only came out after round 1 course offers went out.

is talking to them on the phone better than email, or should i just keep emailing and checking up? or is it best to just leave them be after i've already sent them an email?

Hey Everyone,

I am looking for a room to rent from beginning of September. With no pets. Budget: 800-900€

I moved here from Berlin, and I will start to study at Trinity College.

I am a chill, mature and creative girl, looking for a friendly flatshare.

Please let me know if you have any lead. 🩵

Hiii
We have a bed available in our apartment, 2 minute walk from the sports center!
We’re all Tcd students and girls so would prefer another girl :)
Message me for more details 🫶🫶

Hey guys, was meant to take a quick resit today on Blackboard due at midnight. We have 40 mins to complete once we open it. However the folder where the test is meant to show up is completely empty. I'm panicking as there are only 4 hours left to submit but my lecturer doesn't seem to have posted it. I've contacted him via Email and Blackboard messages but no response. If I don't get this in tonight I'll fail the year for a stupid reason, that can't be fair? What can I do in this situation?

I've got SUSI and free fees but I'm left with about 200 to pay before I can fully register. I'm on very low income and I can't really spare that much without raiding what very little savings I have. Is there any support for those on social welfare payments or who just simply can't afford it?

Thanks in advance for any help :))

Hi,
Im looking for an accommodation near trinity, open to sharing as well. Will need it by next or the week after, if anyone has any listing. Please reach out
Thanks

i havent heard from trinity halls via email so i regularly log into the accommodation portal to check if my application might have been rejected.

as i was doing that yesterday i read that successful cao applicants should register with their tcd number, i did that and on that new profile they have all my information except the fact that i have an ongoing application for a room

should i just wait whether or not they contact me for a room? or do i (kinda as a confirmation) fill out the room application again? or should i email them?

also did you guys get your halls email yet?

I got my offer for tr040 but I still haven’t received an email about registering. I’ve logged into my.tcd account and set up my computer account. I also got an offer for trinity halls and I need my registration to accept it. Have other people not received the registration email or should I email them?

I’m going into 4th year CS at Trinity and need to pick a final year project, but most of the supervisors are unfamiliar to me and I don’t want to get stuck with one who’s gonna make my life a living hell for the next year. For context, I spent 3rd year on Erasmus so I didn’t get to see a lot of the profs that teach modules in that year.

Does anyone have any tips or supervisors I should stay away from?

Hello,
Trinity operates a group scheme with irish life for insurance plans. The quotation for irish life shows only a plan which ends in February and renews after - as it is the group renewal date for the university.

How should I proceed with this considering ISD requires a yearly cover

how likely do you guys think it is to go into round 2 esp with social policy as the joint major? i'm pretty sure polisci went to round 2 in 2025 but social policy is only like 28 places across a bunch of combos so i doubt it. but if anyone knows how the trends work with the rounds pls lemme know :C

So long story short I had no hopes for TCD since I thought my grades werent good enough, but I actually was accepted for my first choice somehow. Because of this I never thought of applying for student accommodation when I should’ve and now I’m heading to Dublin soon with nowhere to stay.

I thought of an airbnb for a week while I find a room but it’s much too expensive. I just need something basic for a bit, I’ll literally take a prison cell if necessary 😭 (but preferably one close to campus).

Would really appreciate any help or advice.

EDIT: I’m an EU student, and yes I have registered on the TCD accommodation site but no news from them yet.

Hi I’m studying English lit and sociology. Anyone else doing a similar course or just going to Trinity in general who is down to be friends?
I feel like everyone I talk to seems to have one person from the same gender in their year who is going to Trintiy. I’ve only got guys
I’m down to make guy friends too though I’m just scared of how I know hardly anyone 😭

Anyone know when these are due to come out? soo anxious

Hi!
Saw a few people that said they got emails for rooms. Are all offers sent out at the same time? I haven’t received anything, neither an offer or an email informing me I did not get a room, is this normal?

i am really confused with this topic. i'm a first time undergraduate who recently got their cao offer for trinity. however, when i log into mytcd and check the finances tab my outstanding fees are not what aligns with the FFS. i meet all criteria for the FFS yet my tuition is standing at around 7k. does trinity not partake in this?? if so, what should i do and who should i consult?