Ireland

Cork

Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland with a population of over 100,000. It is located on the river Lee in the southern region of Ireland. This is one of the most independent study abroad programs offered by CSB/SJU, since there is not a CSB/SJU faculty member who accompanies the program. Students directly enroll at University College Cork. Students select from a wide range of the University's regularly scheduled humanities and science courses. CSB/SJU students live in furnished apartments located within walking distance of the campus. 

Dublin

Dublin is the capital and the largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland's capital is edgy, sophisticated and fast growing, all while maintaining its quirky, historic charm. A CSB/SJU faculty does not accompany this study abroad program. Students direct enroll at the Dublin Business School (DBS) for the semester. There are many unique academic opportunities and course offerings available from Business, Communication, Literature, and Psychology. In addition to course work, students will have an internship placement with a small-to mid-sized company in Dublin in areas like Business, Communications or Finance. To round out the experience, students have two major excursions to Northern Ireland and the Galway area that are included in the required Irish lift and Cultures course. CSB/SJU students live in furnished apartments located within walking distance of the campus.

Galway

The Galway- Ireland program is located twelve miles west of Galway city, near the Irish-speaking village of Spiddal. Spiddal is known as the home of traditional Irish music and culture. Students are housed in cottages overlooking Galway Bay. The program consists of one course taught by the CSB/SJU faculty director.  All the other courses are taught by local faculty. The academic courses provide an integrated perspective on Irish society, focusing on archaeology, history, culture, religion and literature. Students have access to the cultural life of Galway city, the friendly ambience of rural Ireland and the rugged countryside of the Irish west coast. This program affords students an opportunity to explore Ireland with numerous excursions to the Arran Islands, Cork, Burren of County Clare, Dublin, Northern Ireland, and the Ring of Kerry.