Ireland Galway Summer

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 choose between three different tracks: Irish Studies, Irish Language, and International Writers. Courses within each offering cannot be mixed.
Program Duration
June 27^th - July 27^th (Irish Studies)
July 19^th - August 15^th (International Writers)
June 26 - July 27 (Irish Language)
Application Deadlines*
April 1 (International Writers)
May 1 (Irish Studies & Irish Language)
*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Eligibility:
3.0 GPA; transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation.
Recommended Credits
6 credits
Student Life
Students are housed in homestays, apartments, or in the on-campus student village. In homestays, breakfast and dinner are included. Meals are not included in the apartment or on-campus housing arrangements.
Program Costs

Irish Studies: $2,400.00

Irish Language: $2,400.00

International Writers: $3,000.00

Accommodations:($990 - 30 nights, bed/breakfast shared)

Cost Not Included

Airfare
Books
Personal expenses

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. 14^th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu