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.

Dublin enjoys a full and varied cultural and intellectual life, which brings together the best of traditional Ireland and of modern Europe. Fashionable boutiques and upscale restaurants exist alongside second-hand bookshops, street markets, fast food outlets and ethnic eateries of all kinds, many located in the famous Temple Bar area. With one of the youngest populations of Europe's major cities, Dublin offers a great social atmosphere. A notable feature of Dublin life is the tradition of live music in every conceivable venue, from street buskers to traditional Irish music pubs to the National Concert Hall. Within easy reach of the city center is the ferry to Britain and Dublin Airport with discount airlines offering excellent fares to Europe.

Highlights

Ireland's largest university, University College Dublin (UCD) is a dynamic, modern university where cutting-edge research and scholarship provide a stimulating intellectual environment and ideal surroundings for learning and discovery. With five of Ireland's Taoisigh (Prime Ministers) among its alumni, the university has played a key role in the history of the modern Irish State and continues to play a leading part in shaping Ireland's future. The main campus is at Belfield, an easy 2.5 miles bus ride south of Dublin's city center. It is a beautifully landscaped 300-acre campus with strikingly modern arts, commerce, law, agriculture and administration buildings, as well as the library, restaurant, sports center, and student residences.

As a study abroad student at UCD, you may enroll in a wide range of courses within the College of Arts and Celtic Studies; College of Human Sciences; and the College of Business and Law, which offers a pre-law option and coursework in the Quinn School of Business, the only business school in Ireland holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. Within the College of Engineering, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, options exist in Engineering, Architecture, and Science. The College of Life Sciences includes coursework in Agriculture, Food & Nutrition; Nursing & Midwifery; Science; and Sport & Exercise.

The Student Union runs a nightclub, game room, several shops, copying services, a second-hand book store and organizes regular video nights, discos and concerts. Clubs and societies cater to every interest and the campus sports center offers full facilities. You'll live in one of the student villages on campus in a single bedroom sharing bathroom and kitchen facilities with a mix of Irish and international students.

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