Semester in Limerick

  Ireland

Limerick

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall: September 3 - December 19 Spring: January 21 - May 17

Description: Make the beautiful and charming riverside city of Limerick your home for a semester, while experiencing the best of Irish culture and academics. The serene city of Limerick offers residents a vibrant modern style on a medieval foundation. Limerick's central location in Ireland provides easy access to Dublin and other travel opportunities throughout Ireland and Europe.

In addition to offering strong academic programs to students of various majors, the university grounds and modern facilities allow students to thrive on campus. With over 70 clubs and societies, opportunities abound to meet other students and participate in cultural and sporting events. Students also enjoy field trips to places of historical and literary interest, such as museums and theaters. Courses are available in the following fields: Biology, business, computer science, education, history, engineering, environmental science, food science, geography, pre-med, Irish studies, journalism, law, literature, marketing, tourism, politics, sociology, mathematics, and more.

Highlights:
* Study with students from over 40 countries
* On-campus housing with Irish students
* Take classes alongside Irish students
* Earn up to 18 hours of U.S. credit
* Convenient location for Europe travel
* Extensive student support services

"Ireland is great! I am really involved within the school and doing a lot of traveling. Last weekend I went to Dublin with the Waterpolo team, and this weekend I am going to Brussels with some friends. I love it here!" - Mary OMelia

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please see website for details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000