Description

Interstudy provides a wide range of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities throughout Ireland. Our partnerships in the British Isles date to our founding in 1980 and place Interstudy among the most experienced providers of facilitated direct enrollment study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

Galway, located on Ireland's west coast, has a thriving arts and social scene, rich sporting culture and reputation as a laid-back festival town. During the academic year, about twenty percent of Galway's population is students; the result is a lively town where you will be assured of a warm welcome. The internationally acclaimed Druid Theatre Company and the Taibhdhearc, Ireland's only Irish-speaking theater, along with Galway's forty-odd seasonal street parties and traditional music sessions held regularly in pubs, make Galway an irresistible social center. Galway is a fantastic base for exploring the rugged beauty of the West Coast of Ireland and with excellent bus, plane, and train connections to Dublin, the rest of Europe is easily accessible.

Highlights

The National University of Ireland, Galway is one of Ireland's leading international universities, attracting academics and students from around the world. Its strong focus on student engagement combined with world-class teaching and research draws a growing and increasingly diverse pool of students to Galway. NUI Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence in the fields of arts, social science, and Celtic studies; business, public policy and law; engineering and informatics; medicine, nursing and health sciences; and science.

The NUI Galway has Colleges of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies; Science; Business, Public Policy, & Law; Engineering & Informatics; and Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences. As a study abroad student, you may take a wide range of classes within most of the University's colleges and are encouraged to take courses in no more than two departments due to potential scheduling conflicts.

The Student Union runs a club, shop, photocopying services and a travel agency. Over 40 active sports clubs and 83 societies cater to most interests, and there is a comprehensive program of films, discos, concerts and other entertainment throughout the year. The ALIVE volunteer program provides opportunities to work on community projects in Ireland or abroad. The University's excellent sports facilities offer you a chance to balance your academic study with a wide range of sporting activities. You will live in university residences situated a ten minute walk from the main campus. You will have a single bedroom and share a kitchen, bathroom and common space with 4 to 6 students. Laundry facilities, a shop and café are available on site. Wireless internet is accessible at hot spots around campus.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution
- Meal Allowance Option (South Africa & Ireland)
- International Bank Account and Money Transfer (South Africa & Ireland)

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980