Ireland: Maynooth Semester

National University of Ireland in Maynooth

The NUI Maynooth is Ireland's second oldest university institution and traces its origins to the foundation of St. Patrick's College in 1795. Situated 25km west of Dublin, it is located in Ireland's only university town, Maynooth, which combines the historical legacy of its medieval origins with a present day location just outside Dublin city. NUI Maynooth has a long standing international reputation for learning and academic excellent in the sciences an humanities. Its traditional core strengths have been augmented by new courses in Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Electronic Engineering. Its reputation for research continues to grow and today there are several renowned research centre located on campus.

Course Offerings

Students may select courses from the general curriculum of Maynooth. These courses are chosen from the following departments; Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Literature, History, Greek and Roman Civilization, Philosophy, Theology, Sociology, Music, English, Business, Media, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, Students choose their courses from these departments once they arrive on campus. Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale or higher, in addition to transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Academic Highlights

NUI Maynooth is committed to providing an environment within which students can learn, develop and mature. The focus is on ensuring that all students have an experience that will benefit them not just academically, but personally as well, and that the environment is truly student-friendly. The ongoing program of investment in developing new courses, and in providing world-class teaching and research facilities, is one part of the equation. Another equally important part is the ongoing investment in expending and supporting student social and recitation facilities, and in particular in providing the necessary support for all students throughout their academic career.

 

Student Life

Over fifty clubs and societies are active in NUI Maynooth, providing many opportunities for students to get involved in social, cultural, and sporting activities. Student-run clubs form the core of the sports and recreation programmes. The clubs and societies bring the Campus to life in the evenings with events to suit everyone. The indoor sports hall and fully-equipped gymnasium accommodate a wide variety of indoor sporting activities including badminton, basketball, fencing, karate and racquet-ball. The sports hall is also the venue for the weekly aerobics and circuit training sessions. The University has a swimming pool as well as numerous playing fields which cater to outdoor sports such as hurling, soccer, camogie and rugby. The Canoe & Kayak Club make good use of the nearby River Liffey. There are a wide range of societies managed by students such as political parties, art, craft and design, comedy, music, drama, games and history. There is also a very active internationals students’ society that arranges social evenings and events for students.

Housing

Students are placed in campus housing. Apartments are six-person units that integrate American, Irish, and other students. Rooms are single occupancy with shared living and kitchen space. Bedroom spaces are en-suite. The College's facilities include a gymnasium, weight room, playing fields, a student union, swimming pool, along with more than 50 clubs and organizations.

Alumni Feedback

"It was the best thing I ever did for myself!"
- Holly Hanrahan

 

Duration

Fall Semester: September 14 - December 18, 2009
Spring Semester: January 28 - June 5, 2010

Application Deadline(s)

Fall Semester: June 1
Spring Semester: November 15

Costs

$10,185 CCIS members

$10,485 non-CCIS members

Truman requires a $300 deposit, deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.

Costs Included

Instructional costs, CCIS and sponsor fees, and health insurance

Costs Not Included

Estimated:  Passport, Irish immigration fees ($200), room ($2,300), board ($1,800), books ($300), airfare ($1,000), and personal expenses ($2,500).

Entry Requirements

U.S. Passport

Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Irish Consulate.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Alice Sayegh, Director

International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
1-716-375-2574
1-716-375-7882 (Fax)
asayegh@sbu.edu

- or -

Alci Arias, Assistant Director

Center for International Education Abroad Truman State University
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
alcidean@truman.edu

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.