Location
  • Ireland
    • Galway
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
5000
Price Details
Program Includes:
*Pre-departure Services: Advising, Orientation Materials and Support, Social Networking, Scholarships
*On-site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Director, On-Site Orientation, Housing, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Cultural Tools, Medical Insurance, Excursions, Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals
*Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network, and more!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 01, 2017
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About Program

Come study in Ireland with Academic Programs International! Students take courses at the National University of Ireland, Galway, which is ideally located on the River Corrib. The programs offered include direct enrollment into the university for a semester or academic year, or a summer school option focusing on Irish Studies or Ecology of Western Ireland.

Home to the largest Gaelic-speaking area in the country, Galway remains true to it's Irish heritage, accurately nicknamed the "Cultural Capital of Ireland." Enjoy your time exploring the city and countryside along with other international and local students. API covers all of the details, and includes almost everything short of airfare in the program cost.

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Program Highlights

  • Cultural capital of Ireland, and the 2020 European Capital of Culture
  • Charming coastal city of cobblestoned streets and stunning water views
  • Great live music, cozy pubs and active student population
  • The University of Galway ranks in the top 1% of universities worldwide

Popular Programs

Galway

Students who choose to study abroad with API at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI, Galway) choose from a range of undergraduate courses as offered in the Faculties of Arts (humanities), Commerce (business), Engineering, and Science. Courses are arranged in the seminar and lecture styles, and grades are based predominantly on one final exam.

Galway

Students in this program are provided an integrated introduction to Irish Studies. It consists of a series of interdisciplinary seminars focusing on key themes in Irish Studies. The series of field trips is designed to complement the courses taught in the various modules and is an integral element in the overall program structure. In addition, as part of the Irish Studies program, an introductory non-credit class in the Irish language (Gaelic) is provided for interested students.

Galway

Students who are interested in a summer study abroad program in Galway that is environmentally-focused will benefit from this new and exciting summer school. The program offers students practical experience of the natural environment in the west of Ireland. It provides students with survey skills to identify natural resources and develops their skills to evaluate the sustainable use and conservation of Ireland’s ecological resources.

Scholarships

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API awards millions of dollars in scholarships annually ranging from $250 - $2,000 per student. Terms and conditions may apply.

Value
$250 - $2,000

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 9 reviews
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  • Academics 3.55
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.55
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 4.9
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lucremii
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Time of My Life

I studied abroad Spring 2012 at NUIG with API and I had absolutely the best time of my life. As soon as we landed in Ireland, a group of about 40 Americans, we were picked up and brought over to our housing. I felt very at home immediately, which really got me comfortable with my completely new surroundings. First off, Ireland is such an amazing place in general... but Galway was fantastic. I didn't particularly like my housing (try not to get Menlo apartments if you can, they were quite expensive, far away, and there's so many other places that you can get a much better value). Kevin & Finn, the advisers for NUIG, were fabulous and really helped throughout my trip. While NUIG wasn't the most challenging of courses, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Irish culture and history, genuinely liking almost all of my course at the school. If you can, get yourself an Irish boy/girl to take you around and enjoy the lovely sites. Traveling Ireland was fantastic and API even took us over to Paris for a weekend. I would highly recommend coming abroad with this program, to make the transition much easier. Highly recommend Ireland and Galway in particular, I liked it so much I ended up staying in Galway for 3 months extra during the summer and am already planning my trip back to Ireland.

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Questions & Answers

To answer the question, "what do you enjoy most about Ireland?" Is difficult to express in just words, because I loved it so much. My study abroad experience was one of the best life experiences I have ever had. Ireland is a beautiful country, with beautifully amazing people. The people of Ireland are such fun, loving, and of welcoming nature. They were always willing to say hi to me, show me a...