Program Site
University College Galway, established in 1845, is located in the fourth largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Galway is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a thriving cultural and commercial community. Traces of Galway's rich medieval past are evident on all sides. Because of its dynamic and pioneering role in theater, arts and culture, Galway has earned the title 'Cultural Capital of Ireland.' The University now has over 8,000 students, seven facilities, and more than fifty academic departments and research centers. Academic resources include a library, computer resource center, an Irish Language Center, and the Applied Languages Center. About 1,000 international students attend University College Galway each year, mainly from Europe, North American, Africa and Asia. The school is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, and offers a variety of student services that are all close to Galway's city center.

Academic Program Highlights
Students may take advantage of the wide variety of courses offered at the University's Faculty of Arts, which includes the following disciplines: Archaeology, Italian, Classical Civilization, Latin, Economics, Legal Science, English, Mathematics, French, Mathematical Physics, Irish Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, German, Sociological and Political Studies, History, and Spanish. Offerings in the sciences are available to Americans on a case-by-case basis. Students earn 12-15 undergraduate credits for their work at the University.

Program Duration
September 7 - December 18 (Fall)
January 13 - May 14 (Spring)

Application Deadlines*
June 1 (Fall)
December 1 (Spring)

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
12 - 15 credits

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the University College Galway where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility
A 3.0 GPA is required for participation on this program and it is open to juniors and seniors, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation.

Student Life
Housing options at University College Galway include on-campus accommodation for full-year students, family accommodation, and off-campus apartments. The Director of Accommodation assists students with making the best choice and an International Student Officer on-campus provides advice, information and support services for overseas students. There are a variety of student activities on campus such as clubs, recreation, and the International Students' Society, which arranges social and cultural events throughout the year and fosters cross-cultural understanding. The orientation program at the outset of the semester provides practical information regarding life in Galway.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Ireland. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in Ireland, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to Ireland.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Ireland.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu