Maynooth, Ireland: Semester with AIFS at Maynooth Univ

Study abroad in Ireland with AIFS at Maynooth University.

Enjoy life in Ireland with cultural activities and excursions offered through AIFS, and opportunities for individual travel and exploration. Maynooth University is located just outside Dublin and is one of Ireland's fastest-growing universities! The University offers a wide range of courses that are an excellent fit for most majors, including the sciences.

Maynooth is situated in a charming and busy town with many shops, cafes and public transport options to Dublin, and home to a vibrant local community that offers students abundant opportunities to enjoy a very enjoyable social life.

Rollins student in front of the Maynooth University library.

Why Study Abroad in Ireland?

"I really enjoyed my experience in Ireland... I grew so much as a person... Not only did I gain experience that will help me in the job field, I gained experience that will help my everyday life now." - Rollins Study Abroad Alum

Courses

All students must take one Irish Cultural Heritage course and can select any course listed here from the certificate program.
Students select their other courses from the wide range available at the University.

The Irish Educational System

Fewer class hours per week, less contact with professors and less continuous assessment. Most professors have a lecture-based teaching style.
Grades are based on only a few major assignments, such as a midterm and final exam.
First-year students are already focused on their major or specialization, so introductory courses cover higher-level topics. 200-level or second-year courses are the equivalent of an upper-level course at Rollins.
Self-discipline and self-directed study are required for success. Students are expected to keep up with coursework and reading without prompting.

Housing & Meals

Students live in on-campus single room apartments with shared bathrooms, living and kitchen areas for 4-7 students.
Students can buy groceries and cook in their shared kitchens.
Maynooth’s campus has many cafes, convenience stores, and a cafeteria.
There is no meal plan on campus.

Activities & Excursions

AIFS includes a 2-night Dublin experience, an overnight excursion to Cork and Kilkenny and an Irish farm experience. They also offer optional excursions reasonably priced.
The Student Union, on North campus, serves food and is a great way to meet students.
There are thirty-six active Sports Clubs and different societies.
On-campus facilities include an indoor sports hall and gymnasium, which offers indoor sporting activities, weekly aerobics and circuit training sessions, a swimming pool and playing fields.
The International Office offers events for international students, such as a Chinese New Year Celebration, Thanksgiving Dinner, movie nights, student nights out, parties, and day and weekend trips. They also run the Student Buddy Network to pair a Maynooth Student with international students.
The International Society organizes weekend trips to Galway and Belfast for a reasonable price.

Costs

Program Fee

Most Rollins financial aid and scholarships will apply to the semester abroad.
Tuition: $31,475
Housing: $5,315
Also Includes

Orientation, on-site transportation, group activities, one weekend excursion, program administration, and emergency insurance.
Need-Based Scholarships

Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare and other costs associated with study abroad. Students can apply for scholarships through the Rollins program application.
Living and Working

Having a credit card while abroad is very helpful. Ireland has a high cost of living compared to the United States. Students attending Maynooth University for one semester are not eligible to work part-time--only students who are attending Maynooth University for one full year may work part-time on a student visa.