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.

Maynooth offers the best of both worlds: a college-town atmosphere within easy reach of Ireland's bustling capital city. It has a wide selection of places to eat, drink and socialize. You'll quickly learn local student landmarks like the Roost, where you can enjoy a lively night out followed by a stop at the local chipper, Maximus. After class, stop by The Twist for coffee, or for a taste of home, try the Bagel Factory. On the weekend, head into Dublin. Whether your interest is in Viking remains, shopping for designer clothes, enjoying traditional music in a 300-year old pub, or dancing the night away in a local club, Dublin will meet and exceed your expectations. Maynooth is accessible by public transport from most parts of Ireland and is just a 30-minute train ride from Dublin city center where you'll have easy access to ferries to Britain and discount airlines offering excellent fares to Europe.

Highlights

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth is located on a pleasant campus in Ireland's only university town and has recently undergone a major phase of expansion in research, teaching and service facilities. The spacious campus is laid out in its own extensive grounds in rural surroundings, and is divided between an older complex of nineteenth century buildings and a modern complex of teaching, research, accommodation, and support facilities. Maynooth is the perfect choice if you enjoy a close-knit campus environment, but want easy access to all that Dublin has to offer.

NUI Maynooth has 26 academic Departments which are organized into three Faculties: Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy; Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences. As a semester or full-year visiting student you will enjoy a wide range of course options within all three Faculties. Of particular note are Maynooth's semester Certificate in Irish Studies and its full-year Diploma in Irish Studies.

NUI Maynooth has an active campus life with frequent social events sponsored by the Student Union. With options that run the gamut from camogie to kickboxing to trampolining to snooker, student-run clubs form the back-bone of the sports and recreation program at Maynooth. When it's time to rest, you'll have a single room in one of the student residences on campus and share bathroom and kitchen facilities with a mix of Irish and international students. Maynooth's mentor program will pair you with an Irish student, enabling you to integrate quickly into local Irish student culture.

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
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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