The National University of Ireland at Galway
For nearly a thousand years, Galway has been the largest and most important city in the west of Ireland. The capital of Connemara, Galway is at the heart of one of the world’s most scenic landscapes. In addition to the city’s dynamic cosmopolitan atmosphere, the older Gaelic culture – in music, song and language – is especially vibrant.
Founded in 1845, the National University of Ireland, Galway is a vital educational resource for the entire nation. With a worldwide reputation for scholarship and teaching, the university offers smaller class sizes and student/teacher ratios. A friendly, intimate atmosphere prevails on campus.
Students may spend a semester or year at National University of Ireland, Galway. Students may take the same courses available to full-time undergraduates, which enables them to immerse themselves in Irish culture. Students live in apartments in the center of Galway, within walking distance of the university. Apartments are fully equipped with a kitchen, bathroom and living area.
Eligibility & Admission
Students who have completed three semesters in college level study are eligible for this program. Normally a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required. Recommendations form professors and advisors are essential elements of the selection process.
Approximate Fall Dates:
Application Deadling - March 1, 2009
Departure - Approx. August 31, 2009
Orientation - Approx. September 2-4, 2009
Teaching Dates - September 7-November 28, 2009
Examinations - Approx. December 7-December 18, 2009
Approximate Spring Dates:
Application Deadline – October 1, 2009
Departure – Approx. January 4, 2010
Orientation – Approx. January 6-8, 2010
Teaching Dates – Approx. January 11-April 1, 2010
Easter Vacation - April 12-18, 2010
Examinations - April 19-May 14, 2010
Approximate Program Cost (to be paid to Canisius):
Canisius tuition (approx. $14,100), study abroad fee ($500), and mandatory health insurance (approx. $175). Cost paid directly by the student include housing, board, transportation, approx. a 100 euro (approx. $150) immigration registration fee, and miscellaneous expenses. The cost of living accommodations in fully furnished apartments in central Galway is 2,000 euros (approx. $3,000) for Fall 2009 and 2,350 euros (approx. $3,525) for Spring. Students may need to pay a security deposit of 500 euros which will be refunded if there is no damage.
For matriculated Canisius students only, 100 percent of Canisius College scholarships and grants will be applied to your program costs. Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.
To visit the National University of Ireland at Galway Web site, click here.
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