A dual degree, sometimes called a joint degree or a double degree, is a program where the students study for two different universities at once, and they are rewarded two degrees at the end of the program. Bachelor’s Dual Degrees are more common than master’s degrees. Many a time, the degrees are pursued in different countries, just like the one we are talking about. For Indian students, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and Columbia University USA have introduced dual degree programs for Indian students.
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, and the Columbia University, New York have introduced their Fine Arts (BA) dual degree for Indian students recently, and now Indian students who are willing to study abroad can enroll for a dual bachelor's degree, where the first two years will be at Trinity College Dublin, and the other two will be at Columbia University. After the completion of the program, the student will get two bachelor’s degrees from both Universities.
About the Universities:
Modeled after the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, it is one of the prestigious universities not only in Ireland or Europe but also across the globe. The research output from the university is very high.
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Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin |
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QS University Ranking |
104 |
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THE University Ranking |
120 |
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Average Tuition Fees |
$4000-$6000 |
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Total Students |
14700+ |
The oldest university in New York and 5th oldest education institution in the US, Columbia is another University known for its high research output. It is United States’s one of the most selective institutes, with an acceptance rate below 6%.
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Columbia University USA |
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QS University Ranking |
16 |
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THE University Ranking |
16 |
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Average Tuition Fees |
$21000-$53000 |
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Total Students |
26000+ |
The Dual Degree Bachelor’s Program is divided into two parts. For the first two years, students will study for one of the four programs at Trinity College Dublin. The subjects to choose from:
English
European Studies
History
Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
For the next two years, students will study at Columbia University in the USA, in one of the approved majors for the dual degree. These are the options available based on the program you choose for the first two years at Trinity College Dublin:
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Trinity University Dublin |
Approved Columbia University Majors |
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English |
English |
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European Studies |
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History |
History |
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Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures |
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The Application process for Dual-degree at Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University is slightly different. Here is the application process:
The application process is online; however, you are advised to download a (for reference only) before the actual online application.
Proofs of Academic History are required.
You will have to articulate an application essay, and letters of recommendation might also be required.
Specialized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
English Language Proficiency (IELTS 7, 6.5 in Each module / TOEFL 94)
There will be an interview, which will be conducted in English.
Once the admission process is over and the application is submitted with the required documents, a joint selection committee will review the application.
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August |
Applications Open |
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January |
Application Deadline |
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Early February |
Financial Application Deadline |
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Mid-February - Mid March |
Interview Notification |
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Late February - Early March |
Interview |
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April |
Admission Decision |
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May |
Student Acceptance Reply |
The Indian 最新糖心Vlog Advisor at Trinity College Dublin, Nilanjana Sihn said on this, “Indian students have proved their mettle in universities and careers across the world. I am proud to launch this important new program in India which was earlier launched in New York in the month of February.”
As we have mentioned, at the end of the program, the student will get two bachelor's degrees, one from each University. The Programs concentrate on liberal arts education, spanning not only two nations but two continents: Europe and America.
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Dhruv is Content Creator at 最新糖心Vlog.com. He is fond of words and everything related to them. Writing about different things from around the world gives him immense pleasure, and a very healthy by-product is sharing the information and helping others in the process.
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