Excellence, Education and Employment

Established in 1993, American College Dublin (ACD) was a non-profit educational trust by Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. ACD has recently been awarded full charitable status in Ireland. The College is situated on Merrion Square in 3 beautifully restored Geogian houses including the former home of Oscar Wilde.

ACD encompasses all aspects of students' academic, personal and professional development by concentrating particularly on excellence, education and employment. The College's objective is to provide quality international education for students from all over the world by combining the excellent traditions of the American and Irish educational systems. Its mission is to help students benefit fully from their third level studies by providing a learning environment in which they can develop their intellectual, social and professional skills.

As one of the leading private third level educational institutions in Dublin, the College is having a truly international student body whereby students have the opportunities to develop an in-depth understanding of, and respect for, the many different cultures which they will encounter during their working lives. The College community is comprised of students from all over the world, including the Americans, the Middle East, China, India, Japan, Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, the Pacific Rim and Pakistan. This international environment creates a vibrant and challenging context in which to study and learn. The age profile of the student body is also quite diverse, as ACD welcomes transfer and mature students.

Merrion Square	Oscar Wilde House
Campus Life

Why Choose ACD

Continuous Assessment

During the semester, extensive continuous assessment is used to ensure progress is maintained throughout. Class sizes are small which allows for greater interaction between students and lecturers. Students are encouraged to question and to discuss issues which leads to a more dynamic learning experience.

Core Curriculum

The range of courses ACD provides reflects both current and future career requirements. Each course strives to combine a balance between theoretical content and practical, professional skills.

All students must study the Core Curriculum. A range of broad based liberal arts subjects, designed to provide students with a foundation in general knowledge and an appreciation of people-related areas. Practical skills such as writing, public speaking, computers and foreign languages are also part of the core curriculum. This ensures that all ACD graduates are not just specialists in their specific areas, but have a well-rounded education which will help them adapt to the multi-disciplinary requirements of modern careers.

Internship

Most courses offered at ACD require an internship. This offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the areas they have been studying. This practical initiation into the workplace may be critical when they are looking for their first job. ACD has developed links with a wide range of Irish and international companies and organisations, and actively assists students to find suitable internships through the help of the Placement Officer.

Study in Florida

ACD students may enhance their international educational experience by studying for one or more terms at Lynn University in Florida. Both institutions have an articulation agreement which means that grades obtained at Lynn are automatically transferred to ACD once the student returns. International internships and summer employment can also be organised in Florida.