The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Course in Biomedical Engineering (CEMACUBE) aims to provide engineers with the academic, creative and intercultural skills to promote medical technology and research. Trinity Centre for Bioengineering is a core partner in the EU-FP7 funded programme and is the Erasmus Mundus site for specialist courses and research training in neural engineering and regenerative medicine. This two-year Master’s course gives postgraduates the opportunity to pursue study in the field of Biomedical Technology in up to three of the following universities:
- University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
- RWTH Aachen (Germany)
- Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
- University of Ghent and Free University of Brussels (Belgium) and
- Czech Technical University Prague (Czech Republic).
The course schedules of the first two semesters follow the same guidelines at all participating universities. During the second year, students then get the chance to specialise in their area of expertise at a different partner university. Each student will receive a double degree.
For more information see www.biomedicaltechnology.eu or contact tcbe@tcd.ie.
Frequently Asked Questions
To have the best possible start at Trinity, international students are advised to plan and prepare their stay in Ireland carefully. The most important information is summarised below. Please see the website of the International Office for further pre-arrival information.
When do terms at Trinity start and end?
The academic calendar at Trinity College Dublin in subdivided into three trimesters: Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity term. The Academic Calendar can be found here.
Remark: Foundation Scholarship Examinations are taken by Bachelor students only.
Where do I live in Dublin?
One of the first issues for an incoming Trinity College student is finding somewhere to live. Most international Trinity students chose to live in Trinity Hall or find an apartment or a room via property sites like www.daft.ie or www.rent.ie.
There is a large number of rooms available for non-EU full degree students at the university residence at Trinity Hall. Trinity Hall is a large, friendly complex with its own Junior Common Room which organises many social activities and outings. Trinity Hall accommodates over 1,000 students in shared single or twin apartments – read about the different room types. This well-equipped residence is 4 km from the city centre with good public transport connections by LUAS (tram) and bus. If you have not secured housing in advance of your arrival, we strongly advise you to arrive as early in September as possible in order to maximise your chances of finding suitable and affordable accommodation. It is also worth pointing out that other universities in Dublin begin earlier than Trinity College. As a result, if you are seeking accommodation, the earlier you are able to arrive, the more choice you will get.
Students who are not offered Trinity housing, can apply for up to two weeks temporary housing on campus while they search for long-term accommodation. Temporary accommodation is provided from 1st to 16th September, subject to availability. Spaces are limited so it is advisable to reserve a place early. Linen is provided and there are facilities for light self-catering.
For rates, please see here.
Please note this temporary housing is only offered to students who have not secured accommodation in advance of arrival. If you are offered a room on campus, you cannot apply for temporary housing. If you arrive in Dublin before your room on campus is available, we suggest you book in to a hotel or hostel for the interim period.
Student accommodation in Dublin is in short supply so it is strongly recommended to start the search early.
How do I apply for Trinity accommodation?
Application for all Trinity College accommodation is made on line. In order to apply you must have your Trinity College Student ID number which is also your PAC application number. Once you have been accepted you will receive an official letter of offer which will include this number. Please note that you may not apply on line until you have accepted your place.
From now until the end of Freshers Week, the SU will be operating an Accommodation Advisory Service where you will be able to find accommodation listings as well as information on how to go about signing leases and other landlord tenant information. It will be located in House 6, in the Students’ Union Front Office. If you are looking for somewhere to live for the year and need help finding it, please drop into the office between 9:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am - 1pm on Saturday. Here, students can get access to lists of houses and apartments for rent and there is full internet access which students can use free of charge to contact prospective landlords. The Accommodation Advisory Service staffed by students and the SU Welfare Officer will give advice on location and costs of accommodation, and will provide any other necessary information to help students new to Dublin orient themselves in the city. The service also has information on tenant's rights and other health and safety information. It provides a great opportunity to meet other students looking for housing and the possibility of joining together to share a house or apartment For more information you can contact the Welfare Officer on mailto: welfare@tcdsu.org or phone 01-6468431 or check out our website at the following link www.tcdsu.org.
What do I need to take care of after my arrival in Dublin?
Depending on their nationality and their resulting visa status students have to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau, obtain a multiple entry visa or register with Trinity only. For some of these steps it is required to have an Irish bank account.
Find out at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which of these requirements apply to you.
Information on all of these procedures can be found here.
Further information on the Immigration regime for full-time non-EEA students is provided by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service and the Public Service Information.