Am I required to submit original documentation?

The Admissions Team will review your application using good quality scanned copies or photocopies of your documentation, however, if you receive an offer of a place on one of our programmes you may be required to send by mail/post (or deliver in person) hard copy, official or verified academic transcripts for each individual year of your academic studies to date stating all subjects taken and grades achieved.

Original transcripts are those which have been printed on the official headed paper of your University/College and they may be stamped or signed by the awarding institution. You may also be required to submit original IELTS/TOEFL or TOEIC score sheets. Alternatively, your log-in details can be submitted directly to the Admissions Office and we will verify your English Language test score on-line.

All documents should be mailed/posted to the address below quoting your name and application number:
Admissions Office
UCD Michael Smurfit Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Ireland

When can I apply for the 2012/13 academic year?

Applications to all MSc/Masters programmes will be accepted from the 1st October 2011 for the 2012/13 academic year. The 2012/13 academic year will commence in early September 2012.

Can I apply for more than one programme?

Applicants can apply for up to three programmes on the same application form. Applications must be submitted in order of preference as applications will be reviewed in the order by which they were submitted.

How much is the application fee?

The application fee is €45.00 regardless of how many programmes you apply to. Thus, whether you apply for one, two or three programmes the application fee is €45.00.

What documents must I submit with my application?

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents:

1. Academic transcripts for each year of your studies to date.
   If you are currently completing the final year of your undergraduate degree and have not yet received an academic transcript for your final year, you must submit details of what subjects you are undertaking during the final year of your undergraduate degree. (Please note, graduates of UCD are not required to submit academic transcripts as part of their application to UCD Smurfit School).
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of passport or copy of birth certificate

International Applicants

1. Proof of English Language Proficiency. Link to English Language Requirements.

In addition, applicants of the MSc International Management (CEMS) programme, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Project Management Practice and MSc Quantitative Finance programmes must submit two Letters of Recommendation.

• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Quantitative Finance
• MSc Project Management Practice
• MSc International Management (CEMS) programme: No specific recommendation form. Referees can submit letter of recommendation in whatever format they see fit.

Do I have to pay the application fee?

The application fee is compulsory for all applicants. Applications will not be received by the Admissions Office until this fee has been paid.

What is an academic transcript?

An academic transcript is a document(s) provided by the academic institution where you undertake your studies. This is an official document which states all of the subjects you have undertaken during your studies and what grade you have achieved in each of those subjects, including your overall final grade if you have completed your qualification. Official or original academic transcripts are documents printed on the official headed paper of the institution where you studied and should be stamped by that institution.

I have completed and submitted my application form however I was unable to upload my supporting documents using the document upload facility. How can I submit my documents to the Admissions Office?

In order to submit your documents to the Admission Office you can:

1. E-mail scanned copies of your documents directly to the Admissions Office at Smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
2. Send your documents by mail/post to:
   Admissions Office
   UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School
   Carysfort Avenue
   Blackrock
   Co. Dublin
   Ireland
3. Deliver your documents by hand to the Admissions Office at the above address.

Must I submit original/official documents?

For the purpose of reviewing applications, copies of documents will be accepted by the Admissions Team. Applicants who receive an offer of a place and who decide to accept that place may also be required to submit their original and verified documents to the Admissions Office for verification. Please have your original documentation available for inspection should it be requested by the Admissions Team.

Will my documents be returned to me?

Copies of documents will not be returned to applicants. Original documents can be returned to applicants after they have been verified and at the request of the applicant. Should you require your original/official documents to be returned to you please include a note/letter requesting that your documents be returned to you and include details of the full postal address to which these documents should be returned.

When will I receive a decision on my application?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once the Admissions Team have received your completed application form AND all of the required supporting documents, we will endeavour to review your application within two to three weeks. Decisions will be communicated by e-mail. Please note, the review of applications may take longer during peak application periods – April – July each year.

When will my ‘Conditional Offer’ be upgraded to a ‘Full Offer’?

When applicants have fulfilled ALL of the conditions of their offer (this may include the submission of original documentation), their application status will then be upgraded from ‘Conditional Offer’ to ‘Full Offer’. When applicants accept their ‘Full Offer’ of a place on-line, their UCD student number will be generated and e-mailed directly to the applicant.

Can I defer my offer of a place to the next academic year?

Unfortunately, UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School do not offer a deferral of places on any of our MSc/Masters programmes.

Is the deposit which I paid to secure my place refundable?

All deposits paid are non-refundable. One exception to this rule is where applicants DO NOT FULFIL ALL OF THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR OFFER and so they are not made a full offer of a place on one of our MSc/Masters programmes.

I have accepted my offer of a place. Who should I contact to obtain details of my start date, programme timetable etc.?

When you accept your offer you will receive a welcome email from your Programme Manager. This email will detail how to access all relevant information.

Fees

The first installment of tuition fees is payable in September, the second in January and the final payment in May. The amount payable is determined by your course fee less any deposit paid on accepting your offer of a place on the programme. Students who require a visa to study in Ireland may have to pay a portion or all of their fees to support their visa application. Students in this situation should use our International Payments System Facility as it provides a receipt of fees, approved by the Department of Justice in Ireland, for your visa application. Please check the following link for details on how to go about paying your tuition fees: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/payment_of_fees.htm  This link also provides details on the International Payments system.

Visa – Do I require a student visa?

International students may require a student visa to study here in Ireland. Please review our section on Visa Information: http://www.smurfitschool.ie/internationalstudents/admissionsrequirements/visarequirements/

Accommodation – How do I apply for on campus accommodation?

In order to apply for on-campus accommodation applicants must have a UCD student number. Thus, applicants with an Conditional Offer of a place are not eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation. Students must have a full offer of a place and a UCD student number before applications for on-campus accommodation can be made. Applications can be made on-line using the following link: http://www.ucd.ie/residences

Applications for on-campus accommodation can be submitted any time from June onwards for the 2012/13 academic year.