Program Site
The University of Limerick, established in 1972, is located in Limerick, the third largest city in Ireland. Founded as a Viking fortress over a thousand years ago, Limerick today contains many architectural reminders of the city's past and offers a variety of cultural, artistic and theatrical events for students. Galway, Clare, Cork, Tipperary and Kerry are all within a day's excursion from Limerick. The University of Limerick is on a 160-acre site that was formerly a great estate on the banks of the river Shannon, three miles from Limerick city. Facilities include modern, well-equipped classrooms, a student center with lounges, a theater, and an art gallery. The University has gained a national reputation for its programs in Business and Engineering, and its campus offers modern, state-of-the-art technology in its programs.

Academic Program Highlights
The study abroad program at the University of Limerick is designed to meet the learning needs of American and other foreign students. CCIS students may choose from hundreds of fully integrated courses at the University in the following Faculties: College of Humanities, College of Business, College of Engineering and Science, and College of Education. Course offerings are provided well in advance of the semester in order for students to choose from the wide range of courses available. Students earn up to 15 undergraduate credits in this program.

Program Duration
September 22 - December 16 (Fall)
February 6 - May 24 (Spring)

Application Deadlines*
June 1 (Fall)
November 1 (Spring)

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
15 credits

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the University of Limerick where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility
This program is open to students at the undergraduate level with at least a 3.0 GPA, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation.

Student Life
Students live with Irish students and others from throughout the European Community in two residential villages. Individual two-story terraced houses with 4-8 bedrooms are arranged in landscaped courtyards in an attractive village style. Each house offers single study bedrooms, a large kitchen/living room and two showers. The program immerses students into the academic and social life of the University, and in addition there are field trips and on-campus activities arranged for program participants.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Ireland. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in Ireland, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to Ireland.
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. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu