Spend a semester studying and working in Limerick, a rich, cultural heartland city in the West of Ireland. You will take courses at University of Limerick (UL) located on an unspoiled natural environment along the picturesque River Shannon, and home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.
Alongside your academic studies at UL, you will be provided with a professional internship for approximately 10 hours per week. Placements are with companies in sectors relevant to your career and study goals. This opportunity will challenge you to deliver in a real world, work environment, and help you develop the skills you should have as a student in Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program brings the traditional semester abroad journey to the next level by providing academic, professional and personal exposure and experience in one of the world’s best study abroad locations.
Note: We also offer a similar program through Dublin City University. If interested, please contact Christine Richmond, crichmond@advising.ufl.edu for more details.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: May 15th
- Spring: October 1st
Program applications are located on the UF International Center website. You must schedule an appointment with Christine Richmond to have the Academic Advising form signed (this is part of the online application).
Program Dates
Fall 2024:
- Arrive to Ireland: 1 September 2024
- University orientation: 2-6 September 2024 (TBC)
- Classes begin: 9 September 2024
- Classes end: 30 November 2024
- Study period: 2-8 December 2024
- Exam period: 9-21 December 2024
- Depart Ireland: 22 December 2024
Spring 2025:
- Arrive to Ireland: 19 January 2025
- Orientation: 20-24 January 2025
- Classes begin: 27 January 2025
- Classes end: 25 April 2025
- Exam period: 6-19 May 2025
- Depart Ireland: 19 May 2025
Academics
You can be any CLAS major to participate in the program. Many courses can count towards major, minor, upper-division elective, and general education requirements with prior approval. University of Limerick offers more than 70 undergraduate programs across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Business. Explore the UL course offerings.
Schedule:
| University of Limerick (Choose 3, Transfer Credit) | 9 Transfer Credits (3 x 6 ECTS = 9 US Credits) |
| IDS4944: International Internship (Online, UF Credit) | 3 UF Credits |
| 12 Credits Total |
The International Internship Course consists of the actual placement which will be approximately 10 hours per week and online assignments that enhance and contextualize your internship experience. During the application process you will submit a resume and personal statement so our partners in Limerick can begin finding a placement that best matches your professional goals.
Eligibility
- Open to all majors.
- 3.0 UF GPA.
- Valid passport and ability to get a Student Visa (support will be provided for visa application). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the program end date.
Internships
Internship opportunities for CLAS students are available in a wide variety of areas including political science, sustainability, social work, marketing, non-profits, communication, and more. You will submit a resume and personal statement indicating your interests and skills to our Limerick partner, Learn International, so they can help find you a placement that matches your goals. You will work approximately 10 hours per week in addition to taking IDS4944 online through UF. The online course is designed to help you make the most of your experience.
Estimated Program Fee
Fall 2023 and Spring 2024:
Learn International Program Fee: $17,995.
UF International Center Application Fee: $425 (nonrefundable, due at the time of application).
Internship Tuition Fee: Billed at your regular tuition rate for 3 UF credits (out of state students may elect to pay Learn International an additional fee for the internship credit in lieu of UF credit).
International Insurance Fee: Approximately $41/month, subject to change.
You will be billed through three separate invoices. First, you are responsible for paying the Learn International program fee directly to the overseas provider. Second, you will also be invoiced on your ONE.UF account by the UF International Center for your insurance and service fee. Third, you will be billed by UF for the tuition fee for the 3-credit IDS4944 internship course. Please be sure to speak with your Financial Aid advisor early in the application process to discuss how any financial aid or scholarships may apply.
*There is a €500 housing deposit that you will be charged when you submit your commitment fee. The housing deposit will be refunded at the end of your program, provided that room and apartment are not damaged. This deposit is not refundable if you cancel after receiving your housing assignment.
Program cost includes:
- Predeparture Academic and Internship Placement Advising
- Airport meet & greet and transfer to accommodation
- Housing: Student residence accommodation
- Welcome Dinner
- Comprehensive Academic, Placement and Work Culture orientations
- Limerick City orientation tour
- Internship Placement insurance
- Cultural Events Schedule
- Overnight weekend trip to Galway City
- UL Tuition (3 x 6 ECTS credit courses)
- 24/7 Emergency phone service
Not Included:
- Visa related costs
- International Cell Phone Plan
- Laundry in residential option (coin operated laundry on site)
- International flights
- Incidental spending/Participant spending money
- Meals beyond what is included in the above
- Additional Optional Tours (fees apply)
Housing
Students are housed in single (en suite), on-campus student residences at University of Limerick. Only the room is included (no meal plan or laundry fee included).
*There is a €500 housing deposit that you will be charged when you submit your commitment fee. The housing deposit will be refunded at the end of your program, provided that room and apartment are not damaged. This deposit is not refundable if you cancel after receiving your housing assignment.
Activities
A cultural event schedule will be provided for optional activities. Some activities may have an additional cost. An overnight weekend trip to Galway is also included in the program fee.
Pre-Departure Information
Once your application is approved you will receive more information on the next steps. We’ll offer pre-departure sessions before you go as well as on-site orientations once you arrive in Limerick.
Withdrawal Policy (subject to change)
To withdraw from the program, you must notify the International Center and Program Director in writing. Please speak with the program director prior to withdrawal to confirm the policy for your term of attendance. More information can be found on the International Center’s website.
Additional Resources
For more information, email Global Engagement Coordinator Christine Richmond at crichmond@advising.ufl.edu.
