IFSA-University of Limerick

The program is open to all undergraduate students. Any university student is eligible if s/he has reached at least junior standing (completed 4 semesters of college) by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Arrival orientation

• 2- to 4-day on-site orientation that includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
• 2-day visit with a local family
• Transportation to host university accommodation at conclusion of orientation

Excursions & activities

• 4-day Northern Ireland weekend, which typically includes day tour of Derry city, Antrim coastline, and Giants Causeway
• Group dinners with IFSA-Butler staff in host cities
• Program t-shirt
• Farewell meal

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The IFSA-Butler program fee includes tuition, excursions & special events, orientation, and many helpful, additional services.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2016

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: IFSA-Butler
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Ireland in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Ireland in list)