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University of Limerick - Semester or Year Abroad
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Overview
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General information applicable to all EuroLearn Semester and Year Abroad Programs:
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The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. The University of Limerick is an independent, internationally focused university with over 11,300 students and 1,300 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.
The mission of the University of Limerick is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge which is relevant to the needs of Ireland's continuing socio-economic development.
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Academic Information
The University of Limerick offers study abroad students a wide range of academic programs in the disciplines of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering. The university system is similar to the U.S. style of education with courses/modules equal to 3 U.S. semester credits and a two semester academic calendar. EuroLearn students are required to take 5 courses for a total of 15 U.S. semester credits.
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Location
Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland and a short 2 ½ hour bus ride from Dublin. The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.
The University of Limerick campus is located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport. The University of Limerick campus is regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful university campus.
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Housing
Students will choose from five apartment style student villages located on campus. Living on campus gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. All accommodations offer private bedrooms, some with bathroom facilities in each room and others with a shared bathroom with your suite. You will share a kitchen with other students in the apartment/suite ranging from 2 to 8 bedrooms.
All rooms offer high speed internet connections to the university service and wireless spots are located throughout the campus. You will prepare all meals individually or with your apartment/flat mates. Restaurants and student cafeterias are also available should you wish to purchase meals. Laundry facilities are located throughout the villages or you may choose to use the laundry services for a reasonable price.
Hear what current International Students at the University of Limerick have to say about living on campus:
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University Services
EuroLearn students have full access to University facilities including the university library, bookstore, student health center, counseling services, bank, travel office, small grocery store, various restaurants and pubs, computer labs and sporting facilities. Each week there is a farmers market held on the center of campus where foods and vegetables can be purchase. Everything you will need can be located on campus, although a venture into Limerick City for major purchases is only a short bus ride away.
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Special Programs and Excursions
Three day long cultural excursions are offered each semester and included in the program fee. These are field trips to places of historical and literary interest. A visit to Dublin is offered each semester with the spring trip coinciding with St. Patrick’s day celebrations. Occasionally raffles and tickets to the theatre and/or sporting events are offered to students via their UL student email account. These tickets to musical performances, museums, and theatres tickets are offered for a low cost or sometimes free to all Study Abroad students.
For Autumn/Fall students the Study Abroad office also organizes a thanksgiving dinner and all Study Abroad students are invited. This dinner is provided free of charge to Study Abroad Students and has proved to be a huge success with students in the past. The Study Abroad Office also liaises with the International Society to promote other affordable trips which Study Abroad students may participate in.
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Orientation
An Orientation Program is offered during the week prior to the start of each semester. The program introduces students to the various services and systems in operation at the University of Limerick, e.g. academic issues such as regulations, university enrollment and course/module registration and issues such as health services, sports facilities, arts and entertainment.
You will have a tour of campus led by an Irish student to begin to make friends and connections with the Irish culture, as well as a tour of Limerick city including where to buy your groceries and other essential items. The orientation is also an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and other students. Participation in the orientation program is mandatory for all EuroLearn students.
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Scholarships
The University of Limerick will support one EuroLearn study abroad student in the spring 2011 semester with a scholarship to cover housing fees. There is no additional application required. Applicant will be selected based on her/his EuroLearn application. Early application to this program is encouraged.
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Course Catalog
Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog:
Click here to view courses/subjects available at this university.
Click here to view the "Academics: Course and Credit Information" for instructions on choosing the right subjects, tips on navigating the course catalog, and information on credit transfer.
If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@eurolearn.org
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Fees| Program Fees | $10,890 | | Housing | | With Meals | Not Applicable | | Without Meals | $3,100 - $3,600 | | Housing Deposit | | With Meals | Not Applicable | | Without Meals | $350 estimate |
Fee IncludesAll fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program Fees include tuition for full-time semester status, university and program administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), health insurance, and the Bridging Cultures Program. Tuition fees are based on the arts and social science tuition charged by this university. There may be higher tuition associated with certain disciplines. Where applicable, this difference in tuition will be added to the total Program Fees. Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, immigration guidance, housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 15 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Housing Fees are not included in the Program Fee and will be billed separately depending on the specific accommodations placement. A housing deposit is not included in this fee. Where required to reserve accommodations in advance the student will make direct payment for the refundable housing deposit. Students who select “personal apartment living arranged upon arrival by the student” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student. Fee SemesterThe above fee is an estimate for Spring 2011. Fees are subject to change. Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. EuroLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| Spring 2011 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: October 30, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | January 16, 2011 | | Start Date | January 17, 2011 | | End Date | May 17, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 18, 2011 - April 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Fall 2011 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | August 29, 2011 | | Start Date | August 30, 2011 | | End Date | December 17, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Fall 2011 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | August 29, 2011 | | Start Date | August 30, 2011 | | End Date | May 16, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level (sophomore or higher).
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 2.90
EuroLearn Coordinator| Name: | Rachael Fellabaum | | Title: | Assistant Manager - EuroLearn | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia |
BIO:
Rachael is the Assistant Manager for EuroLearn programs. She assists students with all inquiries as well as enrollment services.
Rachael graduated with a BA in International Relations and Russian from Bucknell University. In addition to travelling to Australia, New Zealand, China, and Eastern Europe, she spent 18 months living and working in Moscow, Russia. Rachael is excited to help students have the opportunity to experience life abroad. |
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A word from our alumni
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"Simply put, this was the best semester of my life! I met so many amazing people and that happened because I fully immersed myself at my host university. I met fantastic international students and bonded with many locals."
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M. Prusaczyk
Radford University
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