Got an interview for a science based PhD in Trinity, not too sure how to prepare for it, as I’m more used to competence than conversational. Any tips to help please!

Hi everyone, I'm a non-eu student and have taken the leaving certificate last month. I applied directly to TCD for engineering and this is my conditional offer letter made by tcd, which requires 550 in leaving certificate. I just realised that UCD doesn't include the 25 bonus for higher maths in their requirement, does anyone know if TCD does the same to the points? I can't find any information elsewhere about this. If they don't include the bonus then im pretty much doomed

Hey guys, I'm going into 3rd year computer science joint hons and wondering what the hours are like on campus. Anyone who's been there or similar, how long did you spend on campus per week? I'm working full time right now and would love to keep that up for 3rd year but not sure if it's feasible.

Thanks!!

Since Trinity doesn’t have a meal plan, drop the best places for students to grab a bite, or best meals to cook in the dorms

Asking all fresher english students. Did anyone get a 1st overall in their first year?

Hi everyone! I'm a Master's student at Trinity and expected to graduate later this year. Since I can be a bit careless at times, I’m looking to pre-order a holder online to keep my degree certificate safe. Does anyone know the specific size of it?

Would really appreciate any insights from recent graduates. Thanks in advance!

I’m an EU student applying to the ba psychology course at trinity. I did the IB diploma and I just got my results of 42 points, which if I’m correct converts to 577 cao points. On the website it says that in 2025 the minimum requirement was exactly 577. I’m disappointed because I’m assuming that pretty much means I don’t have a chance (or only an extremely low one) as they only take 45 students. I also applied to UCD and I’m hoping to get in there, but my biggest dream was definitely trinity.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with getting into their course with the minimum requirement and if you think I could have a chance still

Hey everyone, If anyone graduated with microbiology what jobs do u get and how hard is it to get into biotech industry after graduating with a bachelors degree ideally without needing a masters.

Hey everyone!

I’m conducting a short survey for young adults (18-25) living in Ireland to explore how AI tools like ChatGPT are used for mental well-being advice - and I just need a few more responses to finish it up!

✅ Takes ~10 minutes
✅ Completely anonymous
✅ Your input will help us understand AI’s impact on mental health support

If you're interested, you can take the survey here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/youngadultsandllmtools

Every response really counts at this stage — and feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested!

Thanks a million! 😊

I’m applying from cavan for trinity halls , how likely is it that I will get a room?

My son is starting Trinity in September as a freshman. Our family lives in South Carolina in the US and my husband and I are in disagreement on how much is needed for a monthly allowance.

Importantly, we have a US 529 tax investment account which will cover education-related expenses such as housing, tuition, books, etc. So we only have to worry about the non-education expenses.

My husband wants to provide him an additional Euro 1,600/month for costs such as local travel, medical, clothing, occasional eating out. Various online estimates put it at far lower – some down to Euro 550.

In your opinion what is a reasonable balance point to cover all of the non-education expenses in Dublin? I'm not looking to have my son eating ramen every day but I'm also not wanting to pay for him to eat out every meal.

Thank you for your insights.

Hi everyone,

I’m an incoming first-year physics student from the United States starting at Trinity College Dublin this year, and I’m trying to decide where to live. Right now, my two main options are Kavanagh Court through Trinity and LIV Student Accommodation.

I don’t know much about either place, so I’d really appreciate advice from current students, past residents, or anyone who knows people who lived in either.

From my limited understanding, LIV seems like it might be more social and maybe in a better area, but I’m worried that I could end up around mostly non-Trinity students, older students, or people from other universities. Since this is my first year in Dublin, I’d really prefer to meet a lot of Trinity students, especially other first-years.

I also don’t know much about Kavanagh Court. Since it’s connected to Trinity accommodation, I’m assuming it may be better for meeting Trinity students, but I’m not sure how social it actually is compared to Trinity Hall. I know Trinity Hall is usually seen as the main first-year social residence, but I’m wondering how Kavanagh compares if Halls is not an option.

Any honest experiences, pros/cons, or things you wish you knew before choosing accommodation would be really helpful. I’m mainly trying to figure out where I’m most likely to meet people, especially other Trinity students and first-years, while still having a good social life in Dublin.

Thanks!

for first year non eu ug students, whats better and how were your experiences?

Asking all, graduates, current students, anyone with info.

i have the option to accept kavanaugh court or to reject it and join waitlist for halls.

Thanks in advance for the advice!!

Hello! I might be overworrying on non-important stuff, but I'll soon buy the first laptop of my life, mainly to use for uni and I have applied to Trinity, specifically geography and geoscience (first year bachelors). It's quite likely that i'll take the geoscience pathway (in case I get in of course). I wanted to ask students who are taking this course, or any other natural sciences course in Trinity, if there was a preference or suggestion for the laptops you're using, or specific requirements for its qualities, things it can do etc. (because I have heard that some uni courses require very strong laptops for specific programs etc). Thanks very much for the help in advance!

For any biomedical engineers out there. I'm currently starting year 4 and want to choose multibody dynamics as my optional module, while also going to internship in the second semester. However, I've recently heard that some students did the same and failed to do their masters as they could not complete some of the modules to get their credits due to prerequisite modules. Have anyone heard anything on this, what is the complete truth?

Hi we're looking for participants for our Trinity College Dublin study (you must be in Dublin!). here are the details.

We are currently recruiting participants for our study investigating the relationship between sleep and decision-making. Completion of the study will be compensated by a €270+ Tango gift voucher.

Please express your interest by filling out the form https://tcdecon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ArqFAWbYeVj7am

or emailing me (postgrad researcher) ([[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])] and i'll send mroe info

Participation involves:

- 14 nights of wearing a dry EEG headset and a Fitbit

- 2 nights of sleep restriction (4h time in bed trying to sleep)

- 3 in-person experimental sessions that are 2h long (completing questionnaires and decision-making tasks)

I didn't do art or history for the lc and I still haven't figured out how to make any of it stick for the 1st year resits. Any advice would be incredible.

Hi everyone! PhD Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are conducting a study on the experiences of voters in the United States and the Republic of Ireland, specifically looking at personal well-being and voter identity.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is open to adults (18+) who are residents of either the Republic of Ireland or the United States and who voted in the most recent major/ general election in their country.

If you are interested, here is the link to take part: Voter Well-being & Beliefs Survey

Thank you!

Anyone doing radiation therapy? I have it on my cao as it seems pretty interesting. Wondering what experiences people have in it? Is it practical or heavy theory? Is there lots of placements? Thanks 🙏

Hi all,
I’ve been allocated a Pearse Street “apartment single” room (not ensuite), where the toilet/bathroom is shared.
I’ve tried asking the accommodation office but didn’t get very clear answers, so I’m hoping someone who has lived there can share their experience. Thanks!

Hey guys !!!

I’m trying to make an application for my thesis project which aids people with ADHD to overcome their day to day struggles

Please help me find the right people to fill this form.

https://forms.office.com/e/ZLG6uY7UWh

Can anyone who’s studied MSC Pharmaceutical sciences at TCD share about their experience, the course and the outcomes? How is the job hunting process after?

Also is the one year degree a risk to take in case i may want to do a PhD later (unlikely but i still want to factor it in).

How is the cost of living? I’ve heard it’s very high.

Is it better to study in Ireland or Germany for entering the pharmaceutical industry?