Summer 2020
Dates: May 27 - June 17
Application Deadline: April 15
Costs: $4,300 CCIS Member | $4,700 Non-Member
Click here for the University of Limerick Semester Program
The University of Limerick was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. Limerick is an independent, internationally focused university with over 10,500 students. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research. Limerick is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 131 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point.
Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional earning and working environment. The University of Limerick is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of scholars located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport and with a campus enrollment of some 10,000 plus students.
Montana State University
Rachael Peters
Study Abroad Advisor
Questions? Contact me
ccisabroad@montana.edu
This program is sponsored and administered by Montana State University.
The University of Limerick's Summer School in Irish Studies offers students the opportunity to experience a worthwhile learning, social and cultural package. Founded as a Viking fortress over a thousand years ago, Limerick today contains many architectural reminders of the city's past and offers a variety of cultural, artistic and theatrical events for students. Galway, Clare, Cork, Tipperary, Dublin and Kerry are all within a day's excursion from Limerick
Course Offerings
Irish Studies
Student Life
This summer school has academic rigor with the opportunity to experience contemporary life in Ireland and view some spectacular scenery. Social outings and trips are planned to give students a taste of life in Ireland and the chance to see some of the country's outstanding scenery. Trips to Dublin and to the spectacular County Clare coast are included as well as an End of Summer Schools Barbeque.
Housing
Summer housing is at Cappavilla Village, private bed and bath. Participants will be housed in on-campus accommodations at the University of Limerick. The villages are built in apartment format with six single en-suite study bedrooms in each apartment. Each apartment also includes a shared living area with kitchen and lounge with television. Participants will also be able to avail of the excellent indoor sporting facilities (including a 50 meter swimming pool) in the University Arena and the adjacent outdoor facilities.
Duration
Summer 2020
May 27 - June 17, 2020
Costs
Summer 2019
$4,300 CCIS Member | $4,700 CCIS Non-Member
Costs included: Transfers from/to Shannon Airport (SNN), CCIS and sponsor fees, B & B Accommodation On-Campus, Books & Supplies, Breakfast every day, Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Membership of the University Sports Arena, Free e-mail account at UL, 45 hours class tuition, 3 excursions with qualified tour guides, Assessment and Transcript/or grade report
Costs not included: Passport, some meals, airfare, and personal expenses
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Please refer to your acceptance materials for information on arrival, orientation, and academic calendar. The refund policy is program specific and non-transferable. Refer to your acceptance materials for the comprehensive refund policy or contact the program sponsor.
Application Deadline
April 15
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale
Minimum class standing: Students should have at least sophomore standing
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