University of Galway

Spring 2025 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date January 5, 2025
Return Date May 10, 2025
Credits 12.5-15

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $17,070 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 $21,240 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $225 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 $2,030 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Local Travel $1,015 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $900 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Other $400 All non-European Union students studying in the Republic of Ireland for more than three months are required to complete a registration process with the Irish police force (An Garda Síochána ) and pay a €300 registration fee within their first month of arrival in the Republic of Ireland (no action or fees required before arrival). Students studying outside of Dublin should also budget for a trip to Dublin for the registration appointment. Immigration fees are subject to change.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $6,605 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.13 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.


Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Special Course Fee $1,675 A tuition surcharge is imposed by Galway for enrollment in certain courses or departments. Estimated charges are $1,675 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. All applicable special course fees are added to your Arcadia University account after course registration overseas.


Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$27,845

These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.13 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.