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FIE Dublin: Semester Study, Internship Program with Dublin Business School (DBS) (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Dublin, Ireland
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: FIE: Foundation for International Education 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Affiliated Program Area of Study: Accounting, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English Literature, Film, Finance, History, Humanities, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Sociology, Sport and Exercise Science, Tourism
Program Sponsorship Indicator: FIE
Program Description:
FIE DUBLIN: DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL
DBS
Location Dublin, Ireland
Timeline January - April
September - December
Term Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Program Features Study, & Internship
Semester Study AT Dublin Business School (DBS)
In partnership with Dublin Business School (DBS), FIE is excited to offer a semester-long program that combines direct enrollment in DBS  courses with one of FIE’s signature Irish Life courses. This unique opportunity allows you to study alongside Irish, American, and international students in one of the UK’s top universities, all while living in the heart of Ireland on FIE’s Binary Hub campus. 
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academics
  • Irish Life and Culture Course 
    • FIE grade report or, if preferred, Drexel University transcript (additional fee applies) 
  • 4-5 Electives chosen from the DBS Associate Student module directory
    • Students can choose modules across different departments/academic Schools
    • Transcript issued by Dublin Business School
Studying abroad at DBS means you'll have access to a wide range of disciplines. Browse the  DBS online course catalogue and choose from a wide range of topics from business and communications to psychology and social science for international semester study. 
Fall & spring Semester Internships
An internship stream helps you choose your two to three elective courses based on your area of interest. Click the links below for more details on available Streams and courses: 

Stream Interest Areas include:
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Business & Marketing
  • IT & Multimedia
  • Media and Journalism
  • Social Sciences
Two weekend-long study tours to Northern Ireland and the west of Ireland are included in the internship program.
 
This Program Includes
  • Tuition
  • Housing 
  • On-site orientation 
  • High-speed fibre internet 
  • Subsidized extra-curricular calendar
  • Course-related co-curricular activities
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Dedicated FIE staff to help you every step of the way
  • 24-hour emergency support
Scholarships
FIE offers a range of scholarships to make study abroad opportunities accessible to all students, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.  Click to find out more!
Steps to Apply
  1. Go to MyStudyAbroad@FIE to submit an application for this program. From the list, select the program associated with your home institution, term, and program type. Then select Apply Now on the program page.
  2. Complete your home institution's requirements. This often includes:
    • Meeting with an education abroad advisor at your home institution.
    • Submitting a separate education abroad application with your home institution.
    • Confirming with your academic advisor(s) that your planned coursework with FIE aligns with your graduation plan.
  3. Make sure all the pre-departure tasks are completed before you depart for your program.
     
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 01/01/2027 01/06/2027 04/17/2027
Fall 2027 04/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Applicants will learn of acceptance shortly after this date. If accepted, students must return to their applications to complete the next phase of requirements.