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 3-week summer courses in art history, business, literature, and social sciences.

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

Spend 3 weeks in the third largest city of the Emerald Isle, which has long been a popular destination for Americans and visitors from around the world.

Earn up to 3 credits taking courses in English in art history, film, law, literature or social science.

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 Traditional Irish Music concerts.

During your stay, see more of Ireland on included excursions to Dublin, Limerick city and Lahinch and the Burren.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Art History
• Business
• Film
• Law
• Literature
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 3 semester credits
- Housing in single rooms in University townhouses on campus
- Meals- breakfast plus one meal voucher for lunch or dinner daily
- Cultural activities such as: walking tours, traditional Irish music concerts, museum visits and sports events
- Full-day excursions to Dublin, Lahinch and the Burren, Limerick City
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site
Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S.-Shannon, Shannon - U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.
- Excursion to London, England

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

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964