University of Notre Dame Dublin

What University of Notre Dame Dublin does

University of Notre Dame Dublin is the international gateway of the University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic research university founded in 1842 and based in South Bend, Indiana. Located in the historic O'Connell House on Merrion Square in Dublin 2, the institution has operated in Ireland for more than 22 years (formal establishment at O'Connell House in 2004) and serves as the operational link between Notre Dame and Irish academic, cultural, and governmental institutions. It does not develop proprietary technology products; its core capability is the curation and delivery of immersive in-person programs, with a small staff of approximately 8 employees.

The institution's core offering comprises five program lines: (1) Study Abroad in Dublin — semester programs delivered through partnerships with Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and Dublin City University, plus summer programs including the Dublin Summer Program, Engineering Summer Program, Mendoza Summer Program, and Pre-College Study Abroad: Ireland; (2) the Irish Internship Program, a fully-funded placement scheme routing students into organizations across community sector, entrepreneurship, research, engineering, politics, business, education, social justice, STEM, sport, and Irish culture; (3) Naughton Fellowships, STEM-focused fellowships supporting undergraduate REU, master's, and faculty research accelerator grants (up to $120,000) across six leading Irish research universities; (4) the Artist in Residence programme established in 2022; and (5) Imagallamh, a fully-funded two-week graduate summer school in Irish Studies rotating between Notre Dame Kylemore (Connemara), Dublin, and Paris. Additional cultural assets include Saint Patrick's Chapel with a Harry Clarke stained glass window and a library containing the Seamus Heaney collection.

Notre Dame Dublin is funded as an extension of the University of Notre Dame's educational mission. Revenue mechanics flow from tuition and fees (set by the parent institution), financial aid programs including Naughton Fellowships, corporate sponsors (IBM, AIG, Glen Dimplex), and benefactor support from the Naughton family and other donors. Customer segments are primarily Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students, with secondary segments of Notre Dame faculty, Irish university exchange students, artists in residence, and event/conference guests. Distribution is direct, via the Notre Dame study abroad office, the Handshake internship platform, and the broader Notre Dame Global network. The entity is wholly owned by the University of Notre Dame and operates as a branch/representative office in Ireland, with leadership including Director-level figures responsible for the Dublin Global Gateway.

Name

University of Notre Dame Dublin

Legal name

University of Notre Dame

Website

https://dublin.nd.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

University of Notre Dame Dublin is the University of Notre Dame's international gateway in Ireland, operating study abroad, internships, and STEM fellowships for Notre Dame students and faculty through O'Connell House and partnerships with six leading Irish universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Study Abroad

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro primary industry

Faculty & Staff Exchange Programs (EDAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

University & Academic Conference Venues (THAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• Higher education services
• Academic fellowships
• International internships
• Cultural programming venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services and Programming: Notre Dame Dublin operates as an extension of the University of Notre Dame's educational mission, providing study abroad programs, internships, fellowships, and cultural programming. Revenue is generated through tuition and fees for study abroad programs, funded by student enrollment at the parent university, with support from benefactors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Notre Dame Dublin is the University of Notre Dame's global gateway in Ireland, delivering study abroad programs at partner Irish universities (Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Dublin City University), the fully-funded Irish Internship Program, Naughton STEM Fellowships across undergraduate, master's, and faculty tiers, the Imagallamh Keough-Naughton Summer School in Irish Studies, the Artists in Residence programme, and conference and event facilities at O'Connell House on Merrion Square. It operates as a hub for undergraduate classes, faculty seminars, conferences, book launches, and cultural receptions, fostering collaboration and mobility between Notre Dame and Ireland's academic, cultural, and research communities.

Product overview

Notre Dame Dublin is a global gateway and educational program hub operated by the University of Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland. The offering consists of study abroad programs (semester and summer), the Irish Internship Program, Naughton Fellowships for STEM research, Artists in Residence, and the Imagallamh Summer School in Irish Studies. These programs are delivered through partnerships with Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and Dublin City University, with facilities at O'Connell House on Merrion Square serving as the cultural and administrative center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Irish Internship Program: Fully-funded internship program placing students in prestigious organizations across Irish life including corporate, culture, government, not-for-profit, and research sectors.
• Naughton Fellowships
• Imagallamh
• Artist in Residence Programme

Products and services

• Study Abroad in Dublin Immersive study abroad programs allowing Notre Dame undergraduates to study at Irish universities (Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Dublin City University) while taking courses and engaging in cultural enrichment activities at O'Connell House. For University of Notre Dame undergraduate students.
• Semester Programs at Dublin Partner Universities Full-semester study abroad programs at Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and Dublin City University, enabling students to integrate with Irish cohorts and pursue coursework in arts, business, science, and engineering disciplines. For Notre Dame undergraduates seeking a semester of international study.
• Summer Programs in Dublin Summer immersion programs including the Dublin Summer Program, Engineering Summer Program, Mendoza Summer Program, and Pre-College Study Abroad: Ireland, combining academic coursework with cultural field trips across Ireland. For Notre Dame undergraduate and pre-college students seeking short-form international study experiences.
• Irish Internship Program Fully-funded internship and research positions placing Notre Dame students in prestigious Irish organizations across community sector, entrepreneurship, research, engineering, politics, business, education, social justice, STEM, sport, poetry, architecture, theatre, and Irish culture. Students apply through the Handshake platform.
• Naughton Fellowships Fellowship programs for exceptional students and faculty in STEM disciplines, enabling cross-cultural collaborative research between Ireland's top research universities (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Galway, Queen's University Belfast) and the University of Notre Dame. Includes undergraduate REU programs (10-week fully-funded research), master's fellowships, and faculty research accelerator grants up to $120,000.
• Artists in Residence Programme providing working artists (writers, musicians, performers) with time and space for contemplation and creation at O'Connell House. Includes teaching classes, facilitating workshops, delivering keynote lectures, and participating in arts and culture events with Notre Dame Dublin.
• Imagallamh: The Keough-Naughton Summer School in Irish Studies Fully-funded two-week graduate summer school in Irish studies held at Notre Dame Kylemore in Connemara and another location (such as Dublin or Paris), emphasizing international and comparative elements of Irish scholarship. For graduate students in Irish studies and related disciplines.
• O'Connell House Facilities Conference and event facilities at O'Connell House, a Georgian building housing the O'Connell Room (up to 20 people), the main reception rooms (up to 100 standing / 80 seated lecture), and the Library (up to 20 people), available for hosting classes, seminars, conferences, book launches, and receptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Notre Dame ranks #2 in the nation for study abroad participation among doctorate-granting universities

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBM IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBM Ireland and Notre Dame Dublin collaborate on the IBM Graduate Fellows research program for PhD students. PhD students in their third or fourth year studying Computer Science, Engineering, ACMS, Math, Physics, or related disciplines work at IBM's only European Research lab in Dublin for 10 weeks over the summer.
• Dublin City University (DCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin City University collaborates with Notre Dame on study abroad semester programs and research. Students majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or Business Technology can integrate into Irish cohorts. Also collaborating on Precision Biomedical Technologies research.
• Trinity College Dublin (TCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is a key partner for Notre Dame's semester study abroad programs. Students study alongside Irish and international peers in rigorous courses. TCD offers acclaimed courses in English, history, politics, sciences, and engineering.
• University College Dublin (UCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCD is the largest university in Ireland, founded as the Catholic University of Ireland by St. John Henry Newman in 1851. Notre Dame students can study at UCD's Quinn School of Business, liberal arts, sciences, and engineering programs.
• Naughton Fellowship Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaughton Fellowships facilitate cross-cultural collaborative research between Notre Dame and Ireland's leading research universities: Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Galway, and Queen's University Belfast.
• Naughton FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1994 by Carmel and Martin Naughton, The Naughton Foundation supports arts and educational causes. Since 2008, hundreds of students with aptitude for STEM disciplines have been supported through Naughton Fellowships and Scholarships.
• Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotre Dame Dublin and ITMA launched a new partnership in August 2023, hosting an Irish traditional music concert in Dublin's historic Pepper Canister Church.
• Glen Dimplex GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlen Dimplex Group, an Irish-headquartered international manufacturing group founded by Martin Naughton in 1973. The company employs over 8,000 people in 20 countries and operates 23 manufacturing plants specializing in low-carbon electric heating and ventilation solutions.
• Abbey TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Abbey Theatre is a key cultural partner for the Irish Internship Program. Internship placements at Ireland's national theatre provide students exposure to Irish performing arts and theatrical production.
• AIG IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIG Ireland co-hosts the Global Cybersecurity Symposium with Notre Dame Dublin. The symposium attracts C-Suite executives, academic leaders, and government representatives from Ireland, the United States, and Europe.
• Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with founding benefactors Donald and Marilyn Keough, the Naughtons helped establish and expand the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, widely recognized as a world leader in Irish Studies.
• Nanovic Institute for European StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nanovic Institute co-sponsors the Irish Internship Program and supports various cultural and academic initiatives at Notre Dame Dublin, including Kylemore Abbey programming.
• Kylemore AbbeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKylemore Abbey in Connemara, County Galway is part of Notre Dame's Ireland presence. The Imagallamh Summer School holds one week at Notre Dame Kylemore. Naughton scholarships support education at Kylemore Abbey.
• The Gallery PressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gallery Press, Ireland's leading poetry publisher, launches poetry collections at Notre Dame Dublin, including Grace Wilentz's collections and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's 'Second Voyages'.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boston College Dublin: Boston College runs faculty-led and semester programs in Dublin with a strong Irish Studies heritage. Comparable as a fellow private, Catholic, US research university with deep Irish academic and cultural ties and a Dublin-based study abroad footprint.
• Boston University Dublin: Boston University operates a Dublin-based study abroad program that places BU undergraduates at Irish universities for semester and academic-year study. Directly comparable in that it is another major private US research university running its own branded Dublin study abroad operation with academic credit back to the home institution.
• Syracuse University Abroad: Syracuse operates one of the oldest and largest US university study abroad programs, with Florence as its flagship center. Comparable as a peer private US research university operating a flagship dedicated international study center with full curriculum and faculty staffing.
• CEA Study Abroad Dublin: CEA Study Abroad provides Dublin semester, summer, and internship programs serving US undergraduates from many institutions. Comparable as a third-party provider operating parallel Dublin study abroad and internship infrastructure for the same student demographic.
• Arcadia University - College of Global Studies: Arcadia runs the College of Global Studies with extensive Dublin programming (University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin) for US undergraduates. Comparable as a Dublin-focused study abroad provider competing for similar students and partner-university slots.
• IES Abroad Dublin: IES Abroad is a leading study abroad provider offering Dublin semester and summer programs to students from many US universities. Comparable as a Dublin-based provider competing for the same Notre Dame student demographic, though operating as a multi-university program provider rather than a single-institution gateway.
• Georgetown Villa Le Balze (Florence): Georgetown University operates Villa Le Balze in Florence as a dedicated study abroad and cultural facility serving undergraduates. Comparable as a peer Catholic US university's dedicated, culturally distinctive international study site that combines academic programming with cultural/scholarly events.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford in Florence / Stanford Global Studies: Stanford University operates a flagship Florence study center and broader global studies programming. Comparable as a top-tier US research university's dedicated overseas academic site offering semester and short programs for undergraduates alongside faculty research activity.
• NYU Study Abroad (London/Abu Dhabi/Paris): NYU operates one of the largest US university study abroad and global campus networks, including NYU London, NYU Abu Dhabi, and NYU Paris. Comparable as a peer US university international gateway operating dedicated physical sites that host courses, faculty research, and cultural events for undergraduates.
• Columbia Global Centers: Columbia University's network of global centers (including one in Europe) provides comparable infrastructure for international academic exchange, conferences, and faculty/student mobility. Comparable as a US research university's formal international gateway model, though Columbia operates a broader global network rather than Dublin-specific programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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