Description

Students can study abroad for a semester or a year in Cork or for a 5-week summer session in Galway.

The University College Cork, one of the oldest universities in Ireland, combines early and modern architecture along a riverside setting close to the city center. Courses offered here cover the full range from applied social studies to mathematics, from folklore and ethnology to economics. The university's highly esteemed Irish Studies program attracts scholars from all over the world. USAC students may also enroll in courses in the departments of the Arts, Law, Commerce, Celtic Studies, Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Cork, the second largest city in Ireland is located on the south coast surrounded by the sea on the south, the mountains and hills to the north, and the lakes of Killarney to the west. You may also participate in any of the more than 100 clubs and societies at the university and join sports teams and exercise clubs at either the indoor or outdoor sports facilities.

The five-week summer program combines academic coursework with the opportunity to live in Galway, a lively, student-oriented city on Ireland's west coast. Its magical combination of ancient history and contemporary culture makes it a great location for Irish studies.

Highlights

The Ireland Programs offer students the opportunity to enroll in a wide range of courses in a variety of disciplines at the University College Cork during the academic year or at the National University of Ireland, Galway during the summer. "Early Start" courses, unique to University College Cork, offered in Archaeology, History and Modern Ireland, Literature in Ireland, and Migration and Diaspora Studies give the visiting student and insight into the nature of Ireland, past and present and include field trips which serve to bring alive the material taught in class.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 10,780-12,080 ; Year: USD 21,260 ; Summer: USD 4,980

Program Fees Include:

* Cork:
- tuition and fees
- housing assistance
- personalized pre-departure advising
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- student health insurance
- University College Cork mandatory orientation in Cork
- welcome lunch
- Heritage Weekend field trip
- personalized onsite support from both UCC and USAC staff

* Galway:
- tuition and fees
- housing placement
- residence hall housing fees (shared room)
- personalized pre-departure advising
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- student health insurance
- airport pick-up for those on the group flight/tour
- USAC mandatory orientation in Galway
- 24-hour local staff support
- program-organized field trips
- local travel resources, tips, and suggestions
- university computer lab and library access

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982