Description

Spend your semester abroad in Ireland in a place a little off the beaten track. Immerse yourself into Irish culture, and experience what life is like in another country. If you're looking to experience the rich culture of an Irish town located within easy commutable distance to Dublin, the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM) may be the place for you. NUI Maynooth is one of Ireland's leading and fastest-growing institutions of higher education, tracing its origins to the founding of St. Patrick's College in 1795.

From its foundation, NUIM has had a tradition of international education and the University continues to provide outstanding support and opportunities for visiting students. Today, NIUM's academic strengths span across its faculties with renowned programs in science and engineering while maintaining a tradition of excellence in the humanities.

Courses may be selected among various departments. You can expect to earn the following semester hours of credit:
* Fall and spring semester: 15 credits.
* Academic year: 30 credits.

Highlights

NUI Maynooth has extensive course offerings in its three faculties: the Faculty of Art, Celtic Studies, and Philosophy; the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and can accommodate students from a wide range of majors. Students may chose courses from among the NUIM offerings. The course credit offered by each department may vary, so students can expect to enroll in as little as 5 or as many as 8 courses for a full course load, earning 15 semester hours of credit.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for specific costs

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing
* Overseas orientation program
* Medical insurance
* Arcadia University transcript
* Pre-departure advising and support
* Cultural excursions
* Safety and security management plans

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships and Financial Aid are a major part of our commitment to access for all students. Arcadia offers more than 1.5 million dollars in scholarships annually in amounts from 500 USD to 2,000 USD. A financial aid coordinator is also on-staff to provide help to students who require individual consortium agreements or need Arcadia to process federal financial aid for them.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853