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Fall Semester 2008:
Dates: September 3 - December 19, 2008
Spring Semester 2009:
Dates: January 7 - May 22, 2008
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study at the National University of Ireland, Galway , which was named Irish University of the year by the Sunday Times in 2002.
Located on the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a city with a population of about 72,000 is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Galway is also one of Europe's fastest growing urban centers. With a history dating back to the 12th century, Galway has earned the title "Cultural Capital of Ireland". Galway is also a center of Irish language and culture, as it is home to the renowned Druid Theatre Company, as well as being in close proximity to the Connemara "Gaeltacht", the country's largest Irish speaking community
NUI Galway's campus is situated on the River Corrib, close to the center of the city of Galway. It has a study body of over 15,000 students, who are divided into seven Faculties
Students are given two weeks before being required to specify their choice of courses, followed by a week where students would be allowed to drop/add. This gives students the opportunity to make an informed course choice, given the opportunity to attend class before course registration is finalized as well as advisory sessions provided by NUI Galway.
The academic year at the National University of Ireland, Galway is divided into two teaching periods, which are equivalent to fall and spring semesters. Students may apply for either the Fall Semester, Spring Semester or the year.
Courses at the university are taught in modules. The number of credits allocated to each module will vary depending on the workload. A full semester at NUI Galway is 30 ECTS, and depending on the courses being taken, students should expect to take 5-7 courses while at NUI Galway. Voluntary, non-credit Irish language classes are available to visiting students, but these classes, if taken, will not be included on the student's transcript.
-FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS-
Students enrolling for the Autumn Semester get initial approval for classes before arriving but final course registration is done on site. Most visiting students take modules through the Faculty of Arts (Archeology, Celtic Civilization, Economics, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology are some of the options), as well as the Faculty of Commerce. Students may take courses in the Faculty of Sciences as well, though additional fees may apply. There are a wide range of modules available, but by applying early, you will improve your chances of getting the modules in which you are most interested.
Click here to see the online course catalogue for overseas students.
Students will live in student housing halls near the university in either single or double occupancy rooms.
All efforts will be made to accommodate the student's housing preference although requested halls cannot be guaranteed. Students are responsible for paying a security deposit and a utility deposit upon arrival in Galway.
This program is open to Mason students ONLY who have a 3.0 GPA and are in good academic standing. Students must be at least second semester sophomores by time of departure.
Program Fee:
Arts/Commerce/Law $13,662
Science/Engineering/Nursing $16,493
Program Fee Includes:
The fee does NOT include:
Mason students can apply for a CGE scholarship for this program. Financial aid may also apply. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at your home university as soon as possible. You are responsible for making all timely payments to George Mason University.
*CGE reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.
Fall 2008 Semester: March 15, 2008
Spring 2009 Semester: October 1, 2008
International university deadlines may vary. Please be in contact with the program officer for regular updates.
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application instructions.
For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Sarah Mournighan
