University of Galway

Spring 2024 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date December 31, 2023
Return Date May 2, 2024
Credits 12.5-15

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $16,815 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to surcharge.
Room $4,170 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges.
Total Program Fee $20,985 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin. The total program fee does not include possible required expenses related to COVID entry managed isolation or quarantine requirements.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $230 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals $2,035 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $1,730 Miscellaneous expenses (clothing, laundry, etc.) associated with daily living in Ireland. This estimate does not include entertainment costs or personal travel.
Student Visa $350
Local Travel $815 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,000 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on leaving from and returning to the New York area. Students connecting from other locations will need to budget for additional travel costs.
Other $0 All non-European Union students studying in the Republic of Ireland for more than three months are required to complete a registratiion process with the Irish police force (An Garda Síochána) and pay a registration fee within their first month of arrival in the Republic of Ireland.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $6,160 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.176 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates. These estimates do not include possible required expenses related to COVID entry managed isolation or quarantine requirements.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $200 - $2,000 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students residing in single or ensuite rooms are subject to an additional per-semester fee.
Special Course Fee $1,500 A tuition surcharge is imposed by Galway for enrollment in certain courses or departments. All applicable special course fees are added to your Arcadia University account after course registration overseas. Estimated charges are $1,500 per semester for full enrollment in science courses. Students enrolled less than full time in science courses will be charged on a per course basis.
Virtual Global Internship $500 Students enrolled in the Virtual Global Internship Option will be subject to a per-semester fee



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$27,145

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.