Study Abroad in Ireland
Ireland, is the 3rd largest island in Europe with a total population of 6.2 million people. The island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (this directory) and Northern Ireland, a part of the UK. Approximately 8,000 American students will study abroad in Ireland each year, making it one of the most popular study abroad destinations. A strong Irish culture exists and is expressed through Gaelic games, sports, Irish music and language. Students interested in studying writing and literature will feel right at home. We also suggest you consider study abroad programs in Northern Ireland
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Dublin | 979 reviews | |
2. Galway | 386 reviews | |
3. Limerick | 178 reviews | |
4. Cork | 137 reviews | |
5. Dingle | 104 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Ireland - Featured Programs
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Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at Trinity College Dublin!What Trinity College Dublin has to offer •Established in 1592, one of Europe's oldest universit...
History and technology nestle side by side in Europe’s “Silicon Valley”. Dublin is energetic and charming, home to both a thriving youth culture and a mind-blowing past, e...
The Dublin Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. Based at Dublin City University (DCU), the program combines ...
As Ireland's first university, Trinity College Dublin has for over four centuries pursued excellence in its teaching and research and has also welcomed the brightest stude...
Go Online. Go Global. Go Beyond.CAPA's for credit Remote Global Internships combine a 3-credit summer online Global Internship Course with placement through CAPA's partner...
Dublin is one of the world’s friendliest, most beautiful and most welcoming cities. Small enough for students to get to know well in six weeks, but large enough to provide...
Study in Ireland's only university town. Take a step outside the big city and live the best of both worlds – a small Irish community on the outskirts of Dublin City with e...
The International Summer School at NUI Galway offers programmes in Irish Studies, Education in Ireland (a programme designed to offer North American teachers an opportunit...
Our popular Study Abroad Programme offers students the opportunity to study at NUI Galway and earn credits towards their degree at their home institution. Visiting student...
Your journey begins in the cultural center (and the heart) of Ireland: Dublin. Just think, you’ll be studying in the City of Literature that’s home to such literary greats...
Spend a semester, academic year or summer studying abroad in Limerick, Ireland with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 15 credits depending on program selection from the University o...
Experience the holiday season in two of the most exciting cities. Divided not just by the Irish Sea, but by a long history of conquest and rebellion, as well as settlement...