Cork, Ireland
USAC Program
Program Focus - Full Curriculum Studies
USAC Web Site - www.usac.unr.edu
Program Dates
August 19th - December 11th (Fall Early Start Semester 2009)
September 14th - December 11th (Fall Semester 2009)
January 2nd - May 29th (Spring Semester 2010)
Submit an application before the Application Deadline.
University Affiliation - University College Cork (enrollment of 13,000)
G.P.A. Requirement - 3.0 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)
The City of Cork - Cork, the second largest city in Ireland, is located on the south coast, 160 miles southwest of the capital, Dublin. The greater Cork area has a population in excess of 200,000. The city is a busy seaport and is the home of a large number of industries including electronics, pharmaceutical, brewing and food processing. The surrounding environment is as varied as it is beautiful. Cork is ideally situated at the head of the inlet of Cork Harbor with the sea just to the south, mountains, hills and river valleys to the north and east, and the well-known lakes of Killarney only ninety minutes to the west.
Courses - Available courses are too numerous to list. Here is a selection of areas of study believed to be of interest to USAC students on a semester of yearlong program, but students are not limited to these departments. Contact USAC for a complete listing.
Applied Psychology
Applied Social Studies
Archaeology
Celtic Civilization
Certificate in Political Issues in Ireland Today
Computer Science
Economics
English
European Studies
Folklore and Ethnology
History
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Sociology
Early Start Courses (For Fall and Yearlong students)
Irish Archaeology
Irish Ecosystems
History and Modern Ireland
Literatures in Ireland
* Internship options for course credit are also available
* Summer course offerings are limited, and have in the past included courses in history and literature. Pick up a USAC program book for more information.
Types of Accommodation
Apartment Style Complexes - Limited accommodation is available in these complexes. They are modern and convenient to downtown Cork and the UCC campus.
Youth Hostel - Another housing option is a single room in a youth hostel. The cost is about $62/week. This includes electricity and continental breakfast. Student share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Home Stays - Family accommodation is also an alternative. Student live in a private home where bed, breakfast and a substantial evening meal are provided at a cost of about $100/week.
Rented Apartment or House - Students may choose to rent accommodations directly from privates owners. It is possible to rent an apartment or house shared with other students. Generally a house rented by a group of 4-5 students costs about $50-$60 per person/week.
Program Costs
2008-2009 - $9,880 per semester, $19,760 for the year, $1,600 Fall Early Start additional fee
2009- 2010 - $10,480 per semester, $20,960 for the year, $1,600 Fall Early Start additional fee
* Does not include room and board, textbooks or airfare
Loyola Fees - $1,000 for a semester and full year programs
Financial Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)
