National University of Ireland, Galway
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in Ireland
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University of Ireland, Galway
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What is it like there?
Ireland is an island of five million people located in the Northwest of
Europe and is a member of the European Union. Almost half of the Irish
population is under the age of twenty five. Ireland is one of six celtic
nations with its distinctive Irish (Gaelic) culture and language. Although
Irish is its first official language, English is now the most common language
in daily use. However, Irish is still the first language of Gaeltacht
(Gaelic speaking) communities which are located mainly on the west coast
of Ireland.
National University of Ireland, Galway is located on the River Corrib close to the center of town. The college was first opened for students in 1849 as Queen's College Galway. In 1908 it became part of the National University and currently has over 5,000 students attending seven different faculties.
What will I study?
UM-St. Louis students will enroll in regular courses at NUI-Galway. Click here to see what departments and courses are offered.
UM-St. Louis students may also participate in the summer program in Irish Studies at NUI-Galway. Apply through the UMSL Study Abroad Office.
What is the language of instruction?
English.
Where will I live?
There are several furnished student apartments available for rent. These apartments are about
a 5-20 minute walk from campus. Single or double rooms are available,
and rates vary on apartment size and location from 350-550 euros per month.
See the website for details on each apartment complex. Note: a 775 euro deposit is required at the time of booking.
When can I go?
Students may attend regular classes at NUI-Galway during the fall semester,
winter semester, or academic year. Fall semester runs from September -
December, and winter semester runs from January - May.
Students may also attend the Irish Studies Summer School during the summer. This group program is led by UM-St. Louis Professor Eamonn Wall.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Semester/Academic Year: Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of
3.0 and be a junior or senior.
Summer: Minimum GPA of 2.5. Students of any year (freshmen - senior) may apply
to the summer program.
How can I learn more?
Read NUI-Galway's Handbook
for Visiting North American Students or stop by the Study Abroad Office
in 261 MSC to browse their catalogs. You can also make an appointment
to discuss this program with a study abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at NUI-Galway
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like NUI-Galway, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
NUI-Galway |
UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $3,000.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,900.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,600.00 | |
| Books | $250.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $800.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $10,643.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation and mandatory insurance.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified June 5, 2008