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Name of Institution
Address
Mary Immaculate College
Mary Immaculate College
South Circular Road
Limerick, Ireland
Year Established
1898
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Welcome to the website of Mary Immaculate College (MIC). Founded in
1898, MIC is a Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. The
College offers a wide range of programmes in Education and the Liberal
Arts at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and over 3,000
students are engaged in studies here.
About University
Our website has been designed to make information about the College
accessible to a wide range of people, including staff, students (current
and prospective), alumni, academic peers and partners, parents, friends,
and visitors.
Visitors to our website should be directed as quickly as possible to the
information they are searching for by using the links located at the top of
the Home Page (which also includes a drop-down menu) as well by using
the Gateways and Quick Links included on each webpage. The links at the
top of the Home Page are also provided on all pages on the site so that
any user is never more than one or two clicks away from the information
they seek.
Accreditations &
Memberships
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Holly Cowman
Director of the International Office
Tel: +353 61 774787
Holly.Cowman@mic.ul.ie
Contact (s) for Incoming and
Outgoing Students
Ger Cahillane
International Office
Tel: +353 61 204328
Ger.Cahillane@mic.ul.ie
Ruth O'Donnell
International Office
Tel: +353 61 774790
ruth.odonnell@mic.ul.ie
Web Page
http://www.mic.ul.ie/intlexchange/Pages/default.aspx
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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts [B.A.]
International students may take courses in any of the arts subjects and at
any level, subject to the fulfilment of any pre-requisites and/or
departmental requirements.
Areas of Undergraduate
study
Bachelor of Education [B. Ed.]
International students may take modules from the Bachelor of Education
programme only if their home university has a dedicated Education link
with Mary Immaculate College.
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
International students may take modules from the Bachelor of Arts in
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme only if their home
university has a dedicated ECCE link with Mary Immaculate College.
Liberal Arts
The following taught postgraduate programmes are available:
Areas of Graduate study
MA in Applied Linguistics
MA in History
MA in German Language and Culture in Europe
MA in Humanities
MA in Medieval Studies
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MA in Theological Studies
MA in Language and Literature
MA in Local History (with U.L.)
MA in Christian Leadership in Education
MA in Civil and Canon Law (with U.L.)
MA sa Ghaeilge
MA in Heritage Publication
MA in Media Studies
MA in Philosophy and Literature
MA/Grad Dip in International Development Practice via blended learning
Structured PhD Programme in Philosophy of Art and Culture
Education
The following taught postgraduate programmes in Education are
available to international students:
Master of Education
Structured PhD in Education
MEd in Adult and Further Education
MEd in Educational Leadership and Management
MA in Music Education
MA in Educational Psychology
MA in Education and the Arts
MA in Education and Well-being of the Older Person
APPLICATION
You must be nominated by your university coordinator, and then
complete the relevant International Student Application Form
electronically and e-mail it to Ger Cahillane at Mary Immaculate College.
Application Procedure
Mary Immaculate College welcomes applications from students interested
in studying abroad at MIC for one semester or one academic year. With
the agreement of their home institution, students can pay the required
tuition fees (€5,584 per semester), or if there is an MIC student to send to
the home institution in exchange, fees will not be applicable.
Students can choose courses to complement their programme of
study back home and credits will be transferred to their home
institution upon completion of each semester
Deadline
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Language of
30 May 2015 for international students arriving in the Autumn
30 November 2015 for international students arriving in the Spring
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Instruction
Course information
International Orientation and Registration take place at Mary Immaculate
College the week before semester commences.
Academic Level(s)
Offered to Exchange
Undergraduate, Masters
Students
Academic calendar
Semester 1
Semester 2
Starts: Early September
Starts: Late January
Ends: Late November
Ends: Late April
Exams: Early/Mid-
Exams: Early/Mid-May
December
Compulsory Language
Requirements for Exchange
Students
When will the transcript be
released?
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Health Insurance
Requirements
O'Dwyer House, Self-catering Accommodation
Mary Immaculate College recently opened a high-spec, 8 bedroom/3
bathroom student house only a couple of minutes' walk from the
campus. O'Dwyer House can be booked through the International Office
for either one semester or the full year. The house is fully equipped with
all mod cons, including:
Accommodation
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Wi-Fi
Swipe-card access to rooms
Washer/dryer
Shared kitchen/dining area
Housekeeping service twice weekly
The cost is €2,000 per semester, plus €300 for utility bills, plus €300
refundable damage deposit. Please contact international@mic.ul.ie for
more information.
Self-catering Accommodation (on-campus)
Courtbrack Accommodation is a student accommodation complex
owned and managed by Mary Immaculate College. Courtbrack offers
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safe and secure accommodation for students, with the following
amenities:
• Single and twin bedrooms.
• 24 Hour reception and tourist information.
• Fully equipped self-catering kitchen.
• Self-service Laundry.
• Private Parking.
• WIFI in all areas and an Internet room.
• T.V. room.
• Housekeeping service.
• Nearby shops, bars and restaurants.
• All-night security and security cameras.
During the academic year, Courtbrack is generally occupied by long-stay
students, but available to short-stay students during the summer
months. Monthly cost of accommodation during the academic year for
2014/2015 is approximately €420 for a single room (bed linen not
included). See more at: Courtbrack
Self-catering Accommodation (off-campus)
City Campus student accommodation is a privately run facility located
15 minutes’ walk from Mary Immaculate College offering the following
amenities:
• Private courtyard setting within close distance to bus and train station.
• Apartments are 4 bedrooms (single occupancy), 2 bathrooms, with
kitchen/dining area.
• Gas heating in all apartments and on-site laundrette.
• On-site reception and on-site manager.
• Multi-Channel T.V, 24-hour broadband, telephone system with
intercom facility.
• Basketball court and running track.
• Specialist bicycle parking and car parking facility.
During the academic year, City Campus is generally occupied by longstay students, but available to short-stay students during the summer
months. Monthly cost of accommodation during the academic year for
2014/2015 is approximately €420 for a single room (bed linen not
included). Please see: www.citycampus.ie.
Ashdown, Clontarf Hall, and Alphonsus Court are privately run facilities
located between 10 and 20 minutes’ walk from Mary Immaculate
College offering the following amenities:
• Two and four bedroom apartments with single occupancy rooms and
kitchen/dining area.
• On-site maintenance service, residential caretaker and 24-hour
security.
• Within walking distance of Limerick City Centre and bus and train
station.
• Colour T.V. and cable in all apartments and broadband access.
During the academic year, Ashdown, Clontarf Hall and Alphonsus Court
are generally occupied by long-stay students, but available to short-stay
students during the summer months. Monthly cost of accommodation
during the academic year for 2014/2015 is approximately €430 for a
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single room (bed linen not included). Please see:
www.ashdownvillage.ie.
Cost of Living
Semester
Fall/Spring
BOOKS/SUPPLIES
$ 54
$ 483
ROOM/BOARD
$ 451/month
$ 4,057
MEDICAL INSURANCE
$
$ 129
OTHER LIVING EXPENSES
$ 215
$ 1,932
TOTAL ESTIMATED
$ 934/month
$ 6,600
EXPENSES
How students Apply for
Accommodation
Housing application
Deadline
Approximate cost of
$215/month for food
accommodation and meals
$1,932/academic year
per semester
Is there a pick-up service
No
Provides upon arrival
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nearest Airport
Transportation from Airport to Campus
Climate
Currency
Students and visitors coming from overseas can fly into
our local international airport, Shannon Airport, which is
under thirty minutes' drive from Limerick City. Limerick
City is also easily accessible from Cork and Dublin
Airports.
Limerick City is 25 km south of Shannon Airport.
Transport to Limerick is available by bus or taxi. The
bus journey from Shannon to Limerick costs
approximately €7.00 (student fare). Please see the
following options for bus services from Shannon
Airport:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January,
February, October, November and December. On
average, the warmest month is August. On average, the
coolest month is January. January is the wettest month.
July is the driest month.
1 Euro (€) = $1.07 USD
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$1 USD = 0.93 Euro (€)
Tourism sites
Medieval castles and churches give the city a grand
feel, while the pubs crawl with lively locals and
students who are all craving just one more pint of
Guinness. The Hunt Museum boasts a collection of
pieces from history's most important and influential
artists, while the Foynes Flying Boat Museum will
marvel visitors of all ages with its whimsical flying
machines.
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