Study In Northern Ireland

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. ou must be an American citizen to be able to apply to this program.

Participating Institutions

Queens University Belfast – 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 – 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.

St. Mary’s University College – This Belfast college specializes in liberal arts and teacher training.

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.

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

Specific semester/term dates vary by institution.

Cost

The same as studying in Danville, plus a $375 deposit (surcharge/emergency fund/carbon offset) and a $25 travel medicine fee due 29 March 2023. Flights to the abroad site are also the responsibility of the student. All pre-departure meetings, including the travel medicine meeting held each semester, are mandatory. If you have significant financial need, you may also qualify for additional funding from the Center for Global Citizenship.

In addition, during the term that a student spends in Northern Ireland, he or she pays only Centre tuition (not room-and-board) to the college. For that term, the student uses the room-and-board money that he or she usually pay to Centre to cover housing and meals in Northern Ireland.

Deadlines & Requirements

• Students must have a 3.2 or higher GPA.
• By February 1, 2023, you must submit the following to Karen Ryan in the Center for Global Citizenship (karen.ryan@centre.edu):

– A completed application
– An academic transcript
– A 500-word essay describing your education objectives while studying in Northern Ireland
– Two letters of reference, one from your academic advisor and one from a faculty member or administrator

• Within one week of your notification (usually late-March), you must submit your non-refundable $375 deposit/surcharge and a $25 travel medicine for a total of $400 hold your spot.

• If interested, please contact Karen Ryan at ext. 5285 and make an appointment to discuss your interest and to receive an application.

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