Erasmus Experience at IT Carlow in Ireland Ireland Population – 4,015,676 million Capital city – Dublin (1.1 million) Other major cities – Cork, Galway, Limerick, Belfast Currency – Euro (€) Map of Ireland Facts about Ireland Weather in Ireland 0 to 25 degrees Languages spoken are English and Irish Major industries include Food, Tourism, IT, Pharmaceutical 7 Universities & 14 Institutes of Technology Map of Europe Facts about Carlow 1 hour south of Dublin Population of over 20,000 Student Population of 4,000 full time students 1,500 part time & evening students Tullow Street Carlow Town Student friendly Irish Rail Excellent bus and rail links Sports & social clubs Golf, Snooker, Boxing, Soccer Basketball, Go-Karting, Bus Eireann Local Go-karting club Why study at IT Carlow? Dedicated International Office Student Services Support Team Smaller class size Easy access to Lecturers Friendly atmosphere & vibrant student life Student Housing Student Support (Access) Chaplaincy Counselling Health Centre Students Union www.itcarlow.ie/life-at-itc/studentservices On Campus Facilities Banking Shop Restaurant Computing Facilities Sports facilities Library Facility Restaurant Fitness Suite Student Life- Clubs Student Life- Societies Students Union Multicultural- Campus The International Student Society • Helps all cultures on campus to integrate and make new friends • Fun nights out • Great weekends away • International Food Fair International Student Day • International Day held on Campus in December • Students provide information on their Home Institute and Home Country International Student Day • Native Nibbles • Traditional Song, Dance and Games Estimated Cost of Living Type of rental Average Monthly Cost Apartment €280-€350 House €250-€400 Deposit €250-€400 (One months rent) Attention The costs above do not include bills such as heating oil, Electricity, Internet, Rubbish bins etc. Estimated Cost of Living Average costs through College € Institute Restaurant Hot Breakfast €3.20 - €4.60 Hot Dinner €3.20 - €4.95 Tea/Coffee + Sandwich €5.00 - €5.50 Estimated Cost of Living Average costs through College € Other expenses while in College Photocopying card €2.10 – (30 pages) College registration (Student ID Card) €5.00 (Erasmus Students) Books & Stationary €70 per month Academic Qualifications Awarded Students successfully completing a full academic year of study may have the option to achieve - • YEAR 1 – No Qualification • YEAR 2 – Higher Certificate • YEAR 3 – Ordinary Bachelor Degree • YEAR 4 – Honours Bachelor Degree Computing & Networking Honours Degrees Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees and Higher Certs Computer Games Development Science in Computing Computing Systems Management Computing Systems Management Software Development Software Development Computer Games Development Business Honours Degrees Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees and Higher Certs Supply Chain Management Business Management Business Marketing Human Resource Management Office Management International Business Supply Chain Management Accounting Accounting Humanities Honours Degrees Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees & Higher Certs Business with Law Applied Social Studies: Professional Social Care Early Childhood Education & Care Business with Law Law Applied Social Studies (Professional Care) Social & Community Studies New Legal Studies Youth & Community Work Product Design Innovation Industrial Design Early Childhood Education Electronic, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Honours Degrees Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees & Higher Certs New New Pilot Studies Aircraft systems Aerospace Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic Systems Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering TV & Media Production Pilot Studies Built Environment Honours Degrees New Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees & Higher Certs Quantity Surveying Buildings and Services Management Facilities & Energy Management Construction Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Architectural Technology Architectural Technology Civil Engineering Science & Health Honours Degrees New Level 7& 6 (ordinary Degree & Higher Cert. Ordinary Degrees & Higher Certs Strength & Conditioning Physiology & Health Science Sport Science Pharmacy Technician Studies Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy Biosciences Biosciences with Bioforensics OR Biopharmaceuticals Analytical & Forensic Science Environmental Science Applied Biology OR Applied Chemistry Biosciences Sport, Media and Marketing Level 8 (Honours Degrees) Sport Management & Coaching (GAA, Rugby, Soccer) Level 7& 6Level 7 & 6 (ordinary Degree (Ordinary & Higher Cert. Degrees & Higher Certs) Sport and Exercise (GAA) Sport and Exercise (Soccer) Media & Public Relations Sport and Exercise (Rugby) Sport Management & Coaching For More Information Contact Phone Numbers: Mary at: 00353 59 9175092 Lorraine at: 00353 59 9175090 Contact Email Addresses: mary.bates@itcarlow.ie lorraine.brennan@itcarlow.ie Website: www.itcarlow.ie