erasmus Archives – The College View

In a world of uncertainty- a call for unity rings clear.

April 14, 2021

“This was poignant for me when I met people from Ireland and we discussed a bit of Northern Ireland’s turbulent story so far.”

Study abroad programmes take a hit due to Covid-19

January 27, 2021

Uptake of Erasmus or study abroad programmes in Trinity College (TCD) dropped by 70 per cent in the first semester of this year according to Provost Patrick Prendergast, as reported by the University Times.

Irish Erasmus students hit an all time high

February 8, 2017

The number of Irish students going on Erasmus is at a record high with about 3,200 students going on the exchange programme each year whilst the country takes in about 6,300 from other European nations according to The Higher Education Authority.

No fees increase for Irish students applying to college in the UK next year despite possibility of Brexit looming.

October 26, 2016

Irish students applying for colleges in England and Wales next year will not face a rise in registration fees.

DCU among colleges to receive funding from EU for the Erasmus+ programme

October 12, 2016

The European Commission has granted €105m towards Erasmus+ in Irish colleges, including UCC, DIT, UCD and Maynooth.

DCU receives an Erasmus+ Programme Award

February 10, 2016

DCU is one of twelve higher level institutes in Ireland that has been awarded with an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.

Education: Fionnuala on the Access Service and Erasmus

March 25, 2014

Education candidate Fionnuala Moran on why she’s the best candidate to get your vote in this week’s elections.

Studying abroad: an experience ‘worth the pain’

October 23, 2013

What do students face when applying for Erasmus?

My Erasmus Experience: Jack O Dea

March 6, 2013

America. Where there’s Dunkin Donuts on nearly every corner, the word craic means cocaine and awesome is said so often it’ll drive you crazy. I had no real idea what to expect when coming to

The Erasmus Experience

November 28, 2012

Walking on Charles Bridge you feel many things. All of your senses are in some way activated. You hear the multitude of languages, as people of several various nationalities roam around savouring the blissful winter air of the

Pif, paf, pouf, and other international adventures

November 14, 2012

Have you ever heard of pif, paf, pouf? It’s a French drinking game. I have to admit that I have played it once or twice since coming to DCU, for journalistic purposes only of course. But

Cuts to Erasmus programme may affect grants

October 17, 2012

Erasmus students might not receive their grants during the second semester of 2012/2013 due to cuts to the 2012 EU Budget, the European Commission has said. Eighty-four DCU students are currently abroad for the full

UCC Programme Included in European Erasmus Scheme

October 12, 2011

By Timmy Kelleher University Collge Cork’s (UCC) undergraduate programme Biodesign for Health Applications is the only applicant this year which now qualifies for inclusion in the Lifelong Learning Erasmus scheme. The scheme is described on