University College Dublin (UCD)
About the University
The university was founded in 1854 and has over 38000 students. UCD offers a vibrant and inclusive campus environment, fostering global perspectives and cross-cultural experiences. Immerse yourself in world-class education, cutting-edge research, and the rich cultural tapestry of Dublin.
About the Agreement
The agreement is open for bachelor studies within the field of sustainability. Students from MINA faculty may be prioritized.
*4 places just for the academic year 2025/2026.Length of Stay
1 semester.
Who can Apply
All Erasmus+ agreements require the completion of 60ECTS prior to a stay abroad begins.
Strong English language skills are required.
Language of Instruction
English. UCD requires level B2 minimum in English.
Semester Timing
Autumn semester: end of August - end of December.
Spring semester: middle of January - middle of May.
Sommer: middle of May to end of August.Tuition Fees
Erasmus students must continue to pay for NMBU’s semester fees, plus register with NMBU whilst they are on exchange. However, it is not necessary to pay any types of fee at the partner university.
Study Points
ECTS
Housing
Courses
List of recommended courses for exchange students
BSc Sustainability Modules
Autumn Modules (all 5 ECTS - max. semester workload 30 ECTS)
SUST10010 Introduction to Sustainability
GEOG10140 Mapping a Sustainable World
LSOC10010 Making the Irish Landscape
ACM10090 Climate Change:Causes & Cnsqn
ENVB20050 Principles of EnvBiol&Ecology
GEOG20230 Intro: GIS for Sustainability
SUST20010 Sustainability: Research Tools
BSEN20180 Intro to Environmental Footprinting
GEOG20150 Quaternary Env. Change
GEOL20180 Geoscience for Sustainability
GEOL20110 Global Environmental Change
BSEN30240 Waste Management
BSEN30310 Bioeconomy Feedstocks
BSEN30360 Life Cycle Assessment
ENVB30010 Systems Ecology
ENVB30020 Wildlife Cons & Fisheries Mgt.
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy
Spring Modules (all 5 ECTS - max. semester workload 30 ECTS)
SUST10020 Sustainability Challenges
EDUC10220 Edu for a sustainable future
ECON10040 Economics and Sustainability
ENVP10010 Environment Change & Policy
BSEN10020 How Sustainable is My Food?
DSCY10060 Energy Climate Change & Policy
BSEN20190 Intro to Carbon and Energy FP
FOR20110 Forests, Climate and Carbon
GEOG20060 Weather,Climate&Climate Change
GEOL20110 Global Environmental Change
DEV20130 Sustainable Development Goals
SOC20360 Sociology of the Environment
SPOL30220 Soc Policy, Social Justice&theEnvironment
BSEN30560 Measures to Mitigate Climate C
GEOL30380 Geomaterials and Geoenergy (covers energy from geological perspective - there are more geological/ earth science modules available in Env. Science specialisation)
ZOOL30060 Biogeography and Field Biology (field trip to Spain in March, field-based research)
Valgfag fra andre programmer ved UCD som kan være av interesse (maks. 10 studiepoeng per semester for utvekslingsstudenter). Det må sjekkes med modulkoordinatorene at modulene passer for studenter for nivå 4-modulene:
IA20080 - Design Thinking for Innovation (Autumn and Spring - 5 credits)
IA20010 Innovation for Sustainability (Autumn and Spring - 5 credits)
IA20110 Global Innovation Challenges (Autumn and Spring - 5 credits)
IA20130 Designing the Future (Autumn and Spring - 5 credits)
BSEN30010 - Bioprocess Engineering Principles (Autumn - 5 credits)
BSEN40320 Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies (Autumn - 10 credits)
BSEN40720 Carbon & Sustainability (Autumn and Spring - 5 credits)
BSEN40700 Energy System & Sustainable Environments (Autumn - 10 credits)
BSEN40480 Sustainable Energy & Environment (Autumn - 10 credits)
BSEN10010 Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge (Spring - 5 credits)
BSEN40350 Renewable Energy Systems Analysis (Spring - 5 credits)
ECON42360 Energy Economics and Policy (Spring - 5 credits)