Location
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Advertising Anthropology Art History Business Communications Creative Writing Cultural Studies Economics Engineering English Entrepreneurship European Studies History International Business Literature Marketing Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Sociology Theater +12
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Contact IES Abroad or see website for details.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Classes Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Nov 27, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
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About Program

The opportunity to study abroad in Dublin is calling!

Stroll along the River Liffey, visit Dublin Castle, and take in an Irish play at the Abbey Theatre. Enjoy the energetic music scene and lively theatre with your new local and international friends. (Did we mention that the Irish are known for their hospitality?) And when you need to get away, you’ll discover outdoor adventures just a short train or bus ride away.

No matter what your interest, IES Abroad has something for you in one of our many Dublin study abroad and programs—all designed to give you the quintessential Irish experience, and the adventure of a lifetime.

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Diversity & Inclusion

LGBTQIA+ Support

Today, and every day, we celebrate who you are and who you will become. We take pride in simply getting to know you, and look forward to adventuring through this incredible world with you.

Studying abroad as part of the LGBTQIA+ community can present unique opportunities and challenges in exploring a new culture, so we have compiled resources on sexual orientation, gender identity, and allyship to help prepare you and support you along the way.

Neurodivergent Support

Going abroad, whether this is your first time or your umpteenth, can be a trip both literally and figuratively. Seeing something new or being someplace unfamiliar has its own challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and physical accessibility. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own.

We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.

Accessibility Support

Going abroad, whether this is your first time or your umpteenth, can be a trip both literally and figuratively. Seeing something new or being someplace unfamiliar has its own challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and physical accessibility. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own.

We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.

Impact

Sustainability

As part of IES Abroad's Global Good Commitment, IES Abroad employs sustainability measures in the following ways:
-Moving toward more sustainable Headquarters and Centers abroad
-Producing printed materials mindfully
-Hosting events and conferences in LEED-certified buildings
-Purchasing carbon offsets for staff air travel
-The formation of the IES Abroad Sustainability Team - a dedicated group of volunteers responsible for implementing sustainable practices across our organization. The team comprises of members across our Centers, departments, teams. It is truly a global effort, and we are better for it.

Program Highlights

  • You have an individual IES Abroad Program Advisor to guide you before your study abroad adventure. From visa requirements to travel details, they are your #1 resource for preparing to study abroad.
  • Choose from a wide range of exciting classes.
  • Get to know Dublin through extracurricular activities and cultural events.
  • Explore Ireland on exciting IES Abroad field trips. Past destinations have included County Kerry, Galway, Glendalough, and Northern Ireland.
  • Feel at home in Dublin in your furnished student apartment shared with two to four other IES Abroad students.

Popular Programs

student holding an Irish flag near the Cliffs of Moher

This program is designed for students who seek intensive academic exposure to Ireland's political and social history, contemporary economic issues, and literary heritage. By combining coursework with study outside the classroom, you have the opportunity to discover the rich heritage of Ireland, as well as its contemporary culture through its art, theater, and film.

three students sitting on a grassy hill at sunset in Ireland

Through the study of contemporary Irish authors, as well as those of the past, our Writer’s Program is designed to inspire and challenge writers to elevate their skills to the next level. Whether you approach writing as a future vocation or as a creative outlet, our courses help you discover and explore your voice and hone your craft. From short story writing and the graphic novel to digital communication and writing for the screen, our courses cover a wide variety of styles and genres.

student looking at a display case inside the library at Trinity College Dublin

If you're interested in learning about Ireland's political and social history, contemporary economic issues, and literary heritage, this is the summer program for you. On our Summer Irish Studies Program, you'll discover the rich heritage of Ireland, as well as its contemporary culture through its art, theater, and film both in and outside the classroom.

Eliza S. | University of Colorado - Boulder | IES Abroad Dublin

Designed for STEM students, this program is specifically tailored for future engineers hoping to add international experience to their studies. We know the type of dedication and commitment it takes to complete the specific course progression required for graduation, so these requirements are baked into the program. We’ve partnered with Dublin City University, one of Ireland’s leading Young Universities, where students will have access to enroll in a combination of rigorous STEM courses.

Scholarships

IES Abroad Scholarships

IES Abroad Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial limitations shouldn't prevent you from studying abroad with us. That's why IES Abroad offers more than $6 million in scholarships and aid. IES Abroad offers a number of diversity scholarships and grants to provide opportunities for traditionally underrepresented communities in study abroad.

Value
$500 - $5,000

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
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  • Academics 4.45
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.8
  • Housing 4.9
  • Safety 4.95
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Katie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Take me back!!

IES is the best place to study abroad. I never felt lost or out of place in my city because the staff was so helpful. The housing was beautiful. I lived in the best area of Dublin and I could walk everywhere without even thinking. I feel perfectly comfortable and safe. The field trips were so fun and I miss Ireland already. I met my best friends in this program and think I will keep in touch with the staff and students for years to come. The center had everything we would need academically to get our homework done. The best part of the classes that it wasn't all about classroom learning. We were constantly going to museums exhibits and even coffee and scones for class periods to take advantage of every second we had in Dublin. I truly felt at home and could be dropped at any point in the city and find out exactly where I was.

What would you improve about this program?
There should be more field trips, even outside of Ireland. I loved traveling with the teachers and other students. The best part was that everything was planned for us so we knew we were getting the most out of the experience.
49 people found this review helpful.
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Craggy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Branching Out

My time abroad was everything I expected it to be. By that I mean that it was completely unlike anything I'd done in my life thus far. The city itself was amazing, as were the people (and the weather). Virtually every aspect of my time abroad exceeded me expectations in terms of how I would grow personally and what would come about because of it. Specific to the program I was enrolled in, I have no complaints. On the contrary, IES treated me and my fellow students with the utmost respect and were nothing if not extremely helpful and adaptive. Every member of the staff was extraordinary in their own way -knowledgable of the city and capable of fulfilling our needs while still pushing us to do more. Each field trip (Howth, County Mayo and Northern Ireland) brought us closer to the island in different ways, illuminating some other aspect of Ireland that we hadn't yet seen or filling us in on some secret of the land (either historically or aesthetically) that we never would have expected. IES really took care of us in every way I can imagine. The housing was excellent; the RAs accommodating and helpful; the professors brilliant and challenging; the staff eager to give us the best experience possible. Day to day life was always exciting, but never uncomfortably so. The roads are beautiful, the ducks were never aggressive, and class always enticing.I will recommend the program to anyone who will listen, and will always look fondly on my time in Ireland as told through the IES Dublin experience.

What would you improve about this program?
That's a tough one. I would probably just add a few more field trips in there so the students got to see more of the country together and with the wonderful staff.
49 people found this review helpful.
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Margaret
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IES Abroad: Fall 2014 Irish Studies

I spent the last semester in Dublin through the IES General Irish Studies Program. I found Dublin to be a wonderful city, but the staff at the IES center fostered the transition from tourist to student. They were extremely supportive and generous with their time. Whether they were discussing in greater detail a topic brought up in class, or giving advice on the events and festivals happening that weekend, they were excited to help me gain a better understanding of my host country through my experiences. They created an incredible support system that encouraged us to visit and take advantage of the many places and experiences Dublin, Ireland, and Europe had to offer.

The classes I took focused on Irish literature, history, culture, language, and politics. They gave me the background to have meaningful conversations with people living in Dublin and around Ireland about topics that were important to them. What further helped me gain a better sense of Irish life was my Service Learning placement. I volunteered one a week at the amazing Solas Project, working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I worked with permanent volunteers and other students to help children with homework, and engage in activities with them such as Gaelic football! In addition to my time at Solas there was a seminar where I was able to talk about the experience I was having with other students in the Service Learning course, and we reviewed topics and issues that affected the children I was working with.

At the end of the semester I did not want to leave. I am trhilled to have the new friends in Dublin and in the Sates to share this with, and we are all so excited to continue to travel and (of course!) go back to visit Dublin and the center!!

What would you improve about this program?
I would love to see the program expanded and incorporate more sponsored trips.
44 people found this review helpful.
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Shannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dublin, Ireland

The IES program was everything I could have asked for in a study abroad program. The academics were very engaging and let me learn a ton about the country I was now living in. The that was planned by IES and that was encouraged to go to on the weekends really allowed me to immerse in the Irish culture. The apartment housing really made me feel like I was a part of the Dublin community and not just an American tourist. The small size of the program allowed me to become really close with a lot of the other students and I can truly say I made great friends.

What would you improve about this program?
I wish the program had more excursions we did as a group. Sometimes planning things on your own with your group of friends can be difficult.
45 people found this review helpful.
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Kevin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer in Dublin

This program was absolutely incredible. I had always wanted to visit Ireland, and IES only made that experience better. The academics were everything I wanted-- great topics taught by great instructors who really were interested in giving their students the best experience, culturally and academically. Living in Dublin allowed me to make lifelong friends who I keep in touch with to this day, and I have the IES program to thank for that.

What would you improve about this program?
The housing is a little scattered, so one may not be accustomed to the amount of walking required (but, hey, a little exercise never hurt anyone).
36 people found this review helpful.
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Kevin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IES Dublin Summer Review

The program does a very good job getting everyone in the program involved and makes it extremely easy to make lifelong friends. Everyone that was in the program always had someone to walk to class with and hang out with during the day and night. The classes are very engaging and involve a lot of classroom discussion that helped you really learn the material and enjoy learning it.

What would you improve about this program?
More information beforehand about the items that you will receive while there (towels, sheets, etc.) and also what you will be expected to bring.
36 people found this review helpful.
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Dana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

You won't regret a semester with IES Dublin!

I have hardly any complaints about my semester spent with IES in Dublin. Dublin is a perfect sized city filled with culture, parks, museums, pubs, and even a castle. The people were friendly, and it was rare to go to a restaurant or even hop in a cab without having a great conversation with an Irish local. IES Dublin is filled with some the most amazing people I have ever met. The professors were some of the most genuine I have ever had, and I loved learning all about Irish culture. The staff was truly dedicated to making sure we had the best time possible during our time there. They were there for any suggestion, problem, or help that I needed. They even took us to a field trip to an Irish farm where we got to learn a jig, bake Irish bread, walk through a bog, and practice the sport of Hurling. It was the best time of my life where I made friends and memories to last a lifetime!

46 people found this review helpful.
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All of our classes for the Irish Studies program were taught in the IES Center with the other American students in the program. The teachers are either staff at the center or professors at other universities in the area. They're all brilliant and creative, and I loved attending classes. All of my professors were Irish or had been living in Ireland for many years, so it gives you a different...