Description

Limerick is Ireland's third largest city and the capital of the Midwest region. With a reputation for trendy clothing shops and a great nightlife, Limerick also boasts the Belltable Arts Center, which produces impressive shows and exhibitions. Students spend their weekends strolling the downtown streets, stopping in shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are the counties of Galway, Clare, Cork, Tipperary and Kerry.

The University of Limerick offers courses in business education, engineering, humanities, informatics and electronics, Irish studies and science, as well as special programs in aeronautical engineering, equine science, insurance, physical education and sports science, and public administration. AIFS students often take courses in Irish studies, which encompass Gaelic language, literature, history, folklore, traditional music, politics and sociology.

AIFS fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing in a University townhouse, meal allowance, cultural activities, visits to western Ireland and Dublin, and services of an on-site Resident Director.

Highlights

Study in the third largest city of the Emerald Isle, which has long been a popular destination for Americans and more recently visitors from around the world. You will get a true taste of the merging of cultures being fully matriculated into the international student body of the University.

Earn up to 15 credits in Irish Studies or choose from a wide variety of courses from one of the University's six colleges.

Ireland has a rich cultural heritage with its own distinctive language (Gaelic), music, culture, sports and a worldwide reputation for hospitality. Experience the culture first hand during organized activities including a Traditional Irish Music Night.

During your stay see more of Ireland on trips to Dublin, the West of Ireland and Blarney and Cobh. Then explore more of Europe with a trip to London, England and one of 18 other European cities using your included flight voucher.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 15 semester credits (subject to course selection)
- Housing in single rooms in University townhouses on campus. Students share a kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities
- Meal allowance for one meal per day Monday through Friday
- 2-day orientation on campus
- Cultural activities such as: weekly concerts, theater, walking tours and sports activities
- Excursions: Dublin (2 days), London, England (3 days), West of Ireland (day trip), Trip of your choice - flight voucher to subsidize a trip to Europe
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Component:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S. - Shannon - U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964