API at the University College Cork, National University of Ireland

  Ireland

Cork

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: please inquire for program dates

Description: API offers comprehensive study abroad programs in Cork, Ireland. Students will study with Irish and other international students at University College Cork - National University of Ireland.

API students in Cork can choose from almost the entire course offerings at UCC, including liberal arts and humanities, business, food science, engineering, music, and more. There are also 'specialty' programs available during the semester/year, such as the early start, certificate, diploma, and internship programs. The summer school in Irish studies focuses on Irish literature and history.

Highlights: Named the European Capital of Culture for 2005 for its contribution to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food and more, Cork is the Irish Republic's second largest city with a population of over 200,000. Cork also has numerous cultural festivals throughout the year.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

ON-SITE SERVICES Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. $250-$1,000 per semester

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997