Loyola University Chicago

Program Focus - Full Curricular Studies

College web site -www.mic.ul.ie  

Academic Calendar Dates
September 18th- December 15th (Fall Semester 2006)
Final Exams: January 8th-20th
February 5th - May 11th (Spring Semester 2007)
Finals Exams: May 19th - 30th

Submit an application before the Application Deadline.

Holidays/Breaks - December 18th- January 5th (Winter Break 2006)
January 22rd-February 2nd (Inter-Semester Break 2006-2007)
April 6th -April 13th (Easter 2007)

Program Overview - Loyola's reciprocal exchange program in Limerick, Ireland offers a cost-effective opportunity for students who are willing to accept the challenges of a highly independent study abroad program. Students will be directly enrolled in the exchange partner university, the University of Limerick's Mary Immaculate College, providing an opportunity for direct immersion in the culture, community and country. Loyola students on this program will be expected to have the same responsibilities as local students and will need to make a number of arrangements on their own or directly with the partner university. Loyola's Office for International Programs will offer assistance whenever possible. Students from Mary Immaculate College regularly study at Loyola, so it is possible to get to know about the school before leaving Chicago.

The City of Limerick - Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland with a population of about 80,000. It is situated on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland at the mouth of the river Shannon. As the city was founded on a Viking Fortress in the 10th century, there are still many reminders of the past such as St. Mary's Cathedral, the medieval precinct and King John's Castle. Limerick boasts a lively students culture due largely to the five institutions of higher education within the city limits. There is exciting pub music scene that ranges greatly in genre; from traditional music, to heavy metal to jazz. There are many opportunities for day or weekend trips to surrounding areas such as Galway, Cork, Clare, Tipperary, and Kerry. For further information about Limerick try the following web sites: www.limerick.com, www.limerick.ie

The College - Mary Immaculate college is a College of Education and Liveral Arts linked to the University of Limerick.  The total enrollment is about 2, 500 full-time students.  Each year the college hosts more than 100 international students, mostly from Europe and North America.

Curriculum Type - The Bachelor of Liberal Arts
(Subjects include: English, Irish, French, German, Geography, History, Mathematics, Media and Communications Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology and Religious Studies)

GPA Requirement - 2.75

Web Site for Course Descriptions

English
History
French
Geography
Mathematics
Music
Theology
Philosophy
German
Irish Heritage
Beginners Irish Language (Scroll to bottom of page for course description)
Media and Communications

Types of Accommodation

City Campus Student Accommodation-City Campus is a new development situated approximately 15 minutes walk from Mary Immaculate College. Accommodation consists of self-catering apartments furnished to a high standard. Each apartment comprises of 4 single bedrooms with 2 shared bathroom, a kitchen / sitting room area. Costs 2006/2007:
Single Room : €260.00 per month

Shared Housing - Two houses are available for sharing by international students.  Each student will have his/her own bedroom and will share bathrooms, kitchen and dining area.  Bedrooms are furnished.  Costs (2006/2007): Semester 1, Rent: €1650.00;Semester 2, Rent: €1275.00;
Full Academic Year, Rent: €2925.00

Grove Island Student Accommodation- is a newly developed purpose built student village. It is situated approximately 35 minutes walk from Mary Immaculate College. Accommodation consists of self-catering apartments furnished to a high standard. Each apartment is comprised of 4 / 5 single bedrooms which are all ensuite. The occupants of each apartment share the adjoining living / dining room and kithen which are fully furnished and equipped with all amenities.  Costs (2006/2007): Single Room: €81 / €86.00 per week (payable monthly in advance); Twin Room: €56.00 per week

Accommodation Upon Arrival - Students may find their own accommodation via local newspaper ads and student notice boards.  The Limerick Reader and the Limerick Post (www.limerickpost.ie) provide good resources.

*In order to secure accomodation students must complete and return the Accomodation Request Form by June 30 (fall semester) or October 31st (spring semester).

Program Fees - Loyola tuition and Mary Immaculate room and board

Loyola Fee - $1000 for the semester or year

Aid Transfer - All Loyola, as well as State and Federal Aid