Location:

Maynooth, Ireland

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Spend your summer in the charming city of Maynooth, Ireland with AIFS! You’ll earn 6 credits through a variety of courses at Maynooth University. Courses are taught in English.

Live on-campus in a 4 or 5-bedroom apartment with a shared kitchen, bathroom and living room. You will receive breakfast Monday through Friday in the University cafeteria. A welcome dinner and some meals on excursions will also be included in your program fee.

Cultural and social activities include: 

• A wide variety of extracurricular clubs and societies on campus
• Visit to an Irish farm
• Day trips to Dublin, Glendalough and Dún Laoghaire and Giant’s Causeway.

A 2-night tour of London, England is included for students on the optional AIFS Flight Package.

Setting Description:

Maynooth is the perfect place to experience the charm of the Irish countryside, while being on the doorstep of Dublin. The National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) is located in the beautiful, historic town of Maynooth, just 15 miles west of Dublin city center. Steeped in history, Ireland is a magical place to live and study. With its spectacular landscape and rich cultural heritage, Ireland is the perfect location for summer study abroad.

Cost:

AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing, and over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance, and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages with major airlines are also available.

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors (high school graduates and freshmen considered on a case-by-case basis). Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. Please see website for deadlines and eligibility requirements.