Irish Language & Culture

Galway, Ireland
Irish Language & Culture

About the Program

Spend your summer immersed into Irish language and culture in the village of An Cheathrú Rua in Connemara, the heart of Irish-Gaelic-speaking Ireland. You'll immerse into the Irish experience, including accommodation with an Irish-speaking/bilingual family so that you can practice as you learn in seminars, lectures, and field trips. Courses are designed for all levels of Irish language learners, from beginning to advanced. Field trips around the region and traditional Irish entertainment in the evenings round out this incomparable experience.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Galway

Dates:

late May 2025 - late Jun 2025

Price:

$4,995

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

3/1/25

Withdraw By:

4/1/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Official
Complete Application
Copy of Passport
Digital Photo
Program Participation Agreement
University of Galway Application Form

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Minimum GPA:

3.0

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Where You'll Study

University of Galway

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You'll enroll in 1 course at your language level. Courses meet for about 90 contact hours/6 credits. You may earn a total of 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours).

You'll take a language placement exam after you arrive in Ireland. Based on the results, you'll be placed in a language class at your language level. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Ireland. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginners Course 100 Ot 0 6
Elementary Course 100 Ot 0 6
Intermediate Course 200 Ot 0 6

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Galway. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$4,995
$4,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,700
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$28
$119
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$91
$683
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$91
$683
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$91
$455
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,261 $8,800