University of Limerick Summer Program | College Study Abroad in Ireland

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University of Limerick

Required GPA: 2.5 (4.0 scale)
Length of Program: 3 weeks, late May to mid-June
Application deadline: March 15
Program advisor: Meghan Cross

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Cead Mile Failte! We're so excited that you're considering an IFSA-Butler program for your summer abroad and have chosen the University of Limerick as your destination. The city of Limerick is one of Ireland's top tourist destinations and has a lively music and art scene. We're sure you're going to love studying there!

There are a few specific forms for this program that you will need to complete along with your IFSA-Butler application. You can find the forms under the Forms tab.

What the Limerick summer program has to offer

Modern, riverside, green campus with landscaped grounds and a 19th-century mansion
Bars, restaurants, stores, a bank and indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Three full-day excursions to popular sites such as Limerick city, Dublin and the West of Ireland
Access to state of the art sports facilities, including an Olympic sized pool

Housing

House or apartment consisting of six single study-bedrooms with attached bathrooms and shared kitchen, laundry and living area with cable TV
Breakfast, lunch and dinner vouchers are included in the program fee

Academics

Students enroll in one of five course options for 3 U.S. semester credit hours
Course options include: Irish Life & Literature; Visual Culture in Ireland: 1400-1950; Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society; Screening Ireland: Ireland in Film and Television; Law in Ireland; and Creative Writing

We look forward to working with you!

Academics

Courses

What courses am I eligible to take?
As an IFSA-Butler student, you are entitled to enroll in undergraduate courses for which you are qualified and in which space is available.

Students are permitted to take one of the following courses for 3 U.S. semester credits:
• Irish Life and Literature
• Law in Ireland
• Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society
• Screening Ireland: Ireland in Film and Television
• Visual Culture in Ireland 1400–1950
• Creative Writing

What if I need to take a required course?
Please be aware that IFSA-Butler cannot guarantee that your host university will offer a particular course, or that you will be allowed to take that particular course. However, if you need to take a required course, you may indicate that it is required on your course preference form. Your IFSA-Butler program advisor will communicate your needs to your host university.

How often do classes take place?
Students have 45 class instruction hours over a three-week period that includes a 10-minute oral presentation in the second or third week and a two-hour written exam at the end of week three. There will also be three all-day guided field excursions during the program to different parts of Ireland.

Will I have classes with local students?
Although IFSA-Butler is committed to providing integrated programs, summer courses abroad are often geared toward study abroad students only. Please be aware that your contact with local students may be limited, as you will likely attend classes and live with U.S. and other international students. All courses are taught by University of Limerick faculty.

Course Restrictions

See the Courses subtab for a list of courses open to study abroad students.

Credits

All courses are worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours.

Registration

What are the registration conditions?
You must take a full University of Limerick Summer course load as determined by IFSA-Butler. Credit will be awarded on a Butler University transcript based on a typical U.S. full course load. All courses are graded on an A–F scale, and there is no provision for pass/fail or auditing courses unless pass/fail is the only method of assessment for the course. You are not allowed to register for online, distance education or hybrid courses.

You should also be aware that you may be charged additional fees by your home institution or host university to take or process additional credits. Taking less than a full course load may jeopardize your student status and result in personal academic repercussions and/or loss of financial aid.

The course preference form is not a registration form; it is a guideline to let your host university know which courses you are interested in taking abroad. You should discuss your course selections with your academic advisor at your home institution and have several backup choices in mind.

Exams

What do I need to know about exams?
Because of the differences in the academic systems, you will not know your exam schedule until after you arrive at your host university. Please refer to your program calendar to review the exam period for your host university. Your host university’s policies do not permit you to reschedule any exams, request alternate assessments or arrange to have your exams proctored in the United States. If this occurs, IFSA-Butler cannot assist you in conducting a grade query or academic follow-up for the course in which you made this arrangement. You will need to complete and submit all academic work prior to departing the program.

Transcripts

How will my home university know what my classes were and what grades I received?
After you have returned to the U.S., your home university will receive a Butler University transcript with the credit you earned at the University of Limerick. The Butler University transcript will report the equivalent U.S. semester credit hours and letter grades. We also will send an official transcript to your permanent address.

Housing

Housing Options

What are my housing options?
Students are housed in single en-suite bedrooms in on-campus student flats. Each flat contains six bedrooms, which share a kitchen for preparing meals and a lounge area for relaxing outside of class. Student flats are a short walk from academic buildings and other campus amenities. Students will have access to public launderettes as well as excellent sports facilities, including a 50-meter swimming pool.

What other facilities are available on campus?
Summer students will have access to the University Arena, Ireland’s largest indoor sports complex that contains Ireland’s first Olympic pool, a strength and conditioning center, a cardio-fitness center and playing fields. Students will also be able to take advantage of the student center, complete with a student union, travel agency, small grocery store, bar, printing center, dry cleaning service and banks.

Meals

Is there a meal plan?
Yes. The IFSA-Butler program fee includes a continental breakfast delivered to the room each day, including weekends. The breakfast consists of cereal, juice, bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee and yogurt. Students also receive vouchers for eating meals at on-campus dining facilities. The vouchers are worth enough to cover both lunch and dinner each day, including weekends. Students should plan for spending their own money if they wish to eat off campus.

Housing FAQs

Is my housing included in the program fee?
Yes. Your program fee includes accommodation at the university while classes are in session. You will be responsible for the cost of your meals (whether a meal plan or self-catered) and any commuting costs you may incur.

When will I receive my housing assignment?
You will most likely receive your housing assignment one to two weeks before your departure. However, in some cases you may not receive your housing assignment until you arrive in Ireland for orientation. Your program advisor will notify you of your housing assignment via e-mail when it is released by the university.

Please keep in mind that while IFSA-Butler guarantees housing, we cannot guarantee your preferences.

Do I have to pay a housing deposit?
No. Summer students are not required to pay a housing deposit.

Can I arrange my own housing?
Yes. IFSA-Butler recognizes that some students require independent housing for their time abroad. If you choose not to take advantage of our guaranteed housing, you may sign up for independent housing on the housing preference form. Once you’ve made this choice, we will not provide housing for you or bill you for the accommodation fee.

Please be advised that housing costs can be high abroad, and many times students living independently end up spending more money than students living in IFSA-Butler arranged housing. If you are hoping to save money by arranging housing on your own, please research your options early so you can compare costs. You must notify us of your intention to live in independent housing May 1 for summer programs. We are not able to accommodate independent housing requests after this date.

Location Info

Living and Studying Abroad in Limerick, Ireland

About Limerick
Population: 80,000
Location: In the West of Ireland

City features

A commercial center with modern industry and traditional salmon fishing and lace production
A vibrant cultural scene with theatres, an arts center, clubs, pubs and restaurants of all kinds
Picturesque castles, medieval fortresses and city walls dating to the Normans
Enthusiasm for such sports as rugby, soccer, rowing and hurling

Do more!

Go windsurfing or sea kayaking on Ireland’s west coast
Travel the gorgeous western coasts of Counties Clare, Galway and Kerry
Take a train to Dublin, just over two hours away
Fly from nearby Shannon Airport to London (one hour) or Paris (90 minutes)

Links
County Limerick
County Cork
County Kerry
County Galway Guide
Tour Limerick

Dates & Fees

Program Dates

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Forms

To apply to the University of Limerick summer program, use our easy online application.

Applicants to the University of Limerick summer program must complete additional forms as part of the application process:

We must receive these forms before we can send your application to the University of Limerick for an admissions decision. They can be sent to IFSA-Butler via email, fax or regular mail. Please submit these forms with the remainder of your program application.

If you have already started an application to the University of Limerick summer program, you can track which forms IFSA-Butler has received by logging into the student portal.

Meet Your IFSA-Butler Team

IFSA-Butler has a dedicated team of staff who are here to help students prepare for their program in Ireland:

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Program Advisor Meghan Cross assists with the application process and is here to answer program, cultural and academic questions before departure. Meghan can be reached at the email link above or at 800-940-0229, ext. 4229. After studying abroad twice (once on an IFSA-Butler program), Meghan graduated and came to work for IFSA-Butler. She currently acts as a program advisor for English-speaking programs and focuses on advising students studying in England, Ireland and Wales.

alt Student Accounts Coordinator Angelita Shaffer assists with the financial side of study abroad and processes payments and invoices. Angelita can be reached at the email link above or at 317-940-4221.

alt Student & Parent Services Manager Donnetta Spears is available to both students and parents for travel questions and information. Donnetta has worked with IFSA-Butler for 11 years, and she has traveled through parts of Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. As the mother of 4 college students (including one who studied abroad on an IFSA-Butler program), she has a deep understanding of the ins-and-outs of study abroad from a parent perspective. Donnetta can be reached at the email link above or at 317-940-4252.

Once abroad, our students are in the capable hands of our on-site office in Dublin. Click here to read more about Resident Director Dr. Tim Conway.

paige Upon return from your study abroad program, Academic Affairs Coordinator Paige Ward processes your Butler University transcript and assists with any academic record queries. Paige graduated from Butler University, and she studied abroad for a semester in Paris, Belfast, London and the English Lake District. Studying abroad for Paige was an eye-opening and knowledge-gaining experience, and she is excited to work with students who are looking for the same. Paige can be reached at the email link above or at 800-858-0229 ext. 4254.

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