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The Program

 is located in Galway, Ireland. The university has approximately 17,000 students and offers a wide variety of courses, including courses specifically for international students about Irish culture, language, and history.

Much information for students who wish to attend NUI Galway can be obtained from the NUI Galway .

  • on NUIG’s website

Program costs 

Directly Billed by JCU:

  • Tuition: JCU Tuition including Federal, State, and JCU aid
  • Administrative Fee: $5,000

Estimated Indirect Costs (not billed by JCU)

  • Books and supplies: $430
  • Personal Expenses: $6,000
  • Transportation: $1,700
  • Room: $5,600-7,500
  • Board: $2,300
  • Insurance: $250
  • Residence Permit: $400
  • Total indirect costs: $ 16,680 - $18,580

Financial Aid:

Students are billed directly by »§ÍâÖ±²¥ Carroll for tuition at the standard JCU rate. All other costs are the responsibility of the student directly.

JCU financial aid can be applied to the tuition costs. It is necessary to consult with the Office of Financial Aid at »§ÍâÖ±²¥ Carroll to learn how your financial aid will apply to this program.

»§ÍâÖ±²¥ currently offers its students several competitive scholarships to NUI Galway sponsored by the . Please contact the Center for Global Education for more information, or download the . The deadline to apply for the scholarship for Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 is March 15, 2018.

Additional scholarships may be available from outside sources. Please see here for additional information.

Accommodations:

The can assist students to make arrangements for housing, either on campus or in nearby student apartments. Students will be responsible for paying their housing bills directly.

Please keep in mind the following »§ÍâÖ±²¥ regulations:

  • JCU requires you to take 30 ECTS at NUI Galway (30 ECTS = 15 JCU credit hours)
  • Grades you earn at NUI Galway will count toward your GPA.
  • NUI Galway requires a GPA of 3.0 and junior standing (sophomore at the time of application).

The deadline for applications to study abroad for Fall Semester is March 1, and for Spring Semester is October 1.

For further information on Galway and Ireland, please consult the following links:

  • CIA Fact book:
  • State Department’s Consular Country Information:
  • Centers for Disease Control:

More information regarding the total cost of attendance can be found here.