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Who is this programme for?
The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics and Finance is perfect for ambitious students with a real passion for these subject areas. On this route, you'll continue building on your existing subject knowledge, while improving your English skills in Ireland. The programme is also a great opportunity to adjust to life here in an international community.
Why study the International Foundation Year in Business, Economics & Finance with us?
You can progress to the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business. The leading business school holds the rare 'triple crown' of accreditation — an indication of its excellence.
From the International Foundation Year, you can progress to highly ranked business and commerce degrees. Business at UCD is ranked among the world's top 200 by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
UCD is also ranked among the world top 200 for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). From this International Foundation Year, you can progress to innovative Economics programmes.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
University College Dublin
BELFIELD,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University College Dublin
BELFIELD,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
To study at University College Dublin International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain academic and English language requirements.
International Foundation Year (except for progression to BA Joint Honours and BA Humanities)
BA Humanities & BA Joint Honours
Academic
Age
Be at least 17 years old at the start of the course
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 10,400 international students.
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