University of Southern Maine

National University of Ireland, Galway
http://www.nuigalway.ie

Also be sure to check out the Galway Handbook for Visiting North American Students. It’s filled with lots of helpful information about your time at Univ. Galway.

JUST THE FACTS

Where is NUI Galway?

Galway , with a population of 65,000 is the ideal European university town. A significant number of Galway’s population is current or former college students; the resulting interdependence of town and college has helped to build a vibrant cosmopolitan city that caters for young people. This confident fusion between the old and new, between the traditional and the radically different, gives the city its unique edge. Galway can justly lay claim to its title as “cultural capital” of Ireland, with a quality of life that is quite exceptional.

NUI Galway has experienced significant growth since the 1960’s with several new buildings and a student population of approximately 14,000. The campus itself is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, close to the center of Galway, on a very beautiful site. A friendly, intimate atmosphere prevails on campus, greatly enhancing the learning environment.

Where can I find Information on Courses?

The menu of courses remains largely the same from year to year, so students should select their course choices from the most current listings available on-line at the following URL http://www.nuigalway.ie/arts/overseas_students.html

How Much Will it Cost?

Although Galway is not a reciprocal exchange U.S.M. students pay the reduced Irish student rate. Housing costs will vary depending on which housing option the student selects and students are responsible for their own meals. The Galway budget provides an estimate of what a student can expect to spend for one semester of study at Galway. Copies of both Fall and Spring budgets are available on-line via the U.S.M. Office of International Exchange web-site or ask an International Exchange staff member for a hard copy.

For more information go directly to the
Galway website.

University of Southern Maine Office of International Programs
National University of Ireland, Galway http://www.nuigalway.ie Also be sure to check out the Galway Handbook for Visiting North American Students. It’s filled with lots of helpful information about your time at Univ. Galway.

JUST THE FACTS Where is NUI Galway? Galway , with a population of 65,000 is the ideal European university town. A significant number of Galway’s population is current or former college students; the resulting interdependence of town and college has helped to build a vibrant cosmopolitan city that caters for young people. This confident fusion between the old and new, between the traditional and the radically different, gives the city its unique edge. Galway can justly lay claim to its title as “cultural capital” of Ireland, with a quality of life that is quite exceptional. NUI Galway has experienced significant growth since the 1960’s with several new buildings and a student population of approximately 14,000. The campus itself is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, close to the center of Galway, on a very beautiful site. A friendly, intimate atmosphere prevails on campus, greatly enhancing the learning environment.

What can I study? The following majors are available to students. * Archaeology * Classical Civilization * Economics * Education (summer only) * English * French * Geography * German * Greek (Ancient) * History	* Information Technology * Italian * Legal Sciences * Mathematics (including Statistics) * Mathematical Physics * Philosophy * Psychology * * Sociological and Political Science * Spanish * Women's Studies
* It is not always possible to accept visiting students in Psychology courses that have a laboratory requirement. U.S. M. students attending National University of Ireland, Galway will study primarily within their major field. There is little possibility of fulfilling Core requirements while on this exchange, so an ideal candidate would be an independently-motivated junior or senior with primarily major requirements left to complete.
Where can I find Information on Courses? The menu of courses remains largely the same from year to year, so students should select their course choices from the most current listings available on-line at the following URL http://www.nuigalway.ie/arts/overseas_students.html

When can I study at Galway? Semester 1 (Fall) runs from approximately early September through late December. Semester 2 (Spring)* runs from approximately early January through mid-May. * The Spring semester includes a 3 week Easter break which typically falls during the month of March.

Where will I live? Students are offered the following accommodation options: * University approved residential accommodation complexes * Private sector houses and apartments * Hostels * Lodgings Guaranteed on campus housing is not available for students who are attending Galway for only one semester. Student may apply a space on campus, but first priority is given to full year students. NUI Galway has an on-campus accommodation office to assist students with the important task of finding appropriate housing. Accommodation Officer: Agnes O’Farrell Telephone: 353-91-750405 (Direct Line) Fax: 353-91-750505 E-mail: agnes.ofarrell@nuigalway.ie Assistant: Teresa Kelly E-mail: kellyt@nuigalway.ie Assistant: Angela Walsh E-mail: angela.walsh@nuigalway.ie The Accommodation Service helps students find accommodation, provides advice on accommodation issues, e.g. letting agreements, tenant rights and obligations and help in the event of a dispute. The accommodation web-site can be accessed at http://www.nuigalway.ie/accommodation. If students have not secured permanent housing prior to their departure they must make temporary arrangements such as booking a few nights in a local Bed and Breakfast. The Galway Accommodation web-site has contact information for temporary housing options. Many students would prefer a flat or a bed-sit where there is no resident landlord. Students must rely on their own efforts to find such accommodation. It is scarce and expensive and we do not recommend students to do this. Details of letting agents in the area will be sent to the students on request. The estimated cost per semester for room and board is approximately $ 3,050.00 for the fall and $ 3,890.00 for the spring.

How Much Will it Cost? Although Galway is not a reciprocal exchange U.S.M. students pay the reduced Irish student rate. Housing costs will vary depending on which housing option the student selects and students are responsible for their own meals. The Galway budget provides an estimate of what a student can expect to spend for one semester of study at Galway. Copies of both Fall and Spring budgets are available on-line via the U.S.M. Office of International Exchange web-site or ask an International Exchange staff member for a hard copy.

Do I need a Visa? No (if you hold a U.S. passport). However, visiting students are required to register with Immigration. More information on this requirement will be provided during the Orientation. For immigration registration you will need: * Passport * Galway Student Identity Card * Evidence of financial support e.g. Bank Statement, letter from sponsoring University.

Can I Work? No. Visiting student status does not include work benefits.

What about Summer? Galway offers several specific summer courses worth 6 credits each focusing on Education, Creative Writing or Irish Studies. Course dates and costs vary. Students should visit the following web-site for more information: www.nuigalway.ie/prospective_students/international_summer_school/index.html

For more information go directly to the Galway website.

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