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Study Abroad in Northern Ireland

This selective exchange program allows students to study at a choice of five college locations.

Northern Ireland is known for its Norman castles, glacial valleys and mountains, Celtic and Christian monuments, and coastal links golf courses. The Northern-Irish exchange program is an exclusive and selective opportunity offered to two or three juniors or seniors, who can study abroad on the Emerald Isle for one semester or a full year at a variety of locations.

Program Highlights

The host colleges are Queens University, University of Ulster, Stransmillis University, St. Mary’s University College, and Belfast Metropolitan College where students can study a variety of subjects including, Northern Ireland politics and history, education, health, business, marketing, computer science, and the arts.

Queens University

Program Option

Queens University

Located in the heart of the bustling Northern Irish capital, Queens is a top 20 research-intensive institution with a range of available subjects for study. Students who study here get up close and personal with the turmoil and triumph of Northern Ireland’s political history.

University of Ulster

Program Option

University of Ulster

Located in Londonderry, a Western town with a rich and at times controversial history, especially in relation to The Troubles, the University of Ulster has a national and international reputation for excellence.

Stranmillis University in Belfast

Program Option

Stranmillis University College

Another Belfast college, Stranmillis is highly recognized for its teacher training curriculum and also offers courses in early childhood health and leisure studies.

Saint Mary's in Belfast

Program Option

St. Mary’s University College

This Belfast college specializes in liberal arts and teacher training.

Belfast Metropolitan College

Program Option

Belfast Metropolitan College

Perfect for students interested in business, marketing, computing, performing arts, communication, and Irish studies.

Courses And Cost

Estimated cost: the same as studying in Danville, plus a $375 deposit (surcharge/emergency fund/carbon offset), and a $25 travel medicine fee for a total of $400. Flights to the abroad site are also the responsibility of the student. 

Courses are fully integrated and provided by the participating colleges. 

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