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Dublin, Ireland

January in Dublin

Study Program

Dates

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3 weeks

Credit

3 semester hours

4.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Your January in Dublin program lasts three weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one 日博体育 course taught at 日博体育 Dublin. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Irish culture. Live and learn in Dublin!

Unique Experiences

Explore a Compact, Modern Campus

that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with green spaces, caf茅s, theaters, and sports centers

Discuss issues of national identity

religion, and immigration with dedicated 日博体育 staff

Visit Belfast in Northern Ireland

to explore the links between identity and conflict

Experience
  • dublin student tour around dublin streets
  • cliffs of ireland student group

Your Destination

Dublin is Ireland鈥檚 cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its cozy winter atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring landmarks like Trinity College and Temple Bar and enjoying traditional winter festivities like the Dublin New Year's Festival. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Dublin is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Course: Take one 日博体育 course delivered in-person at the 日博体育 Center.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
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Excursions & Activities

日博体育鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Dublin will open doors for you to explore Ireland's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the youthful city of Dublin, with an estimated 50% of its citizens younger than 26
  • Partake in cultural activities, such as visits to medieval castles, cathedrals, galleries, and a field trip to Northern Ireland
  • Join the locals for a music session at one of Dublin鈥檚 heritage pubs

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 日博体育's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥  

Program Blogs

From 日博体育

Soaking Up the Culture in Dublin

By College Study Abroad at 日博体育

Thomas K. University of Wisconsin-Stout Irish writer James Joyce famously said, 鈥淲hen I die Dublin will be written in my heart.鈥 After spending a few weeks gallivanting around the city... keep reading

From 日博体育

Stave off the Post-Holiday Blues with J-term in Dublin!

By College Study Abroad at 日博体育

Want an exciting way to fill the otherwise unexciting month of January? Why not experience the craic that Ireland is famous for while earning three credits? Forget about leprechauns and... keep reading

From 日博体育

Ireland vs. Scotland Travel: Where Should You Study Abroad?

By College Study Abroad at 日博体育

When you think of Ireland and Scotland, you might be imagining two very similar countries 鈥 lots of greenery, the U.K., caf茅s, and packed, early histories. And although there are... keep reading

What People are Saying

  • "It was a well put together program and easy to follow."

    Cali M., Oakland University

  • "The city and staff are great."

    William S., Elon University

Housing
Academics

Academics

日博体育 Dublin: Study in the heart of Dublin鈥檚 lively south central district, five minutes from the River Liffey and Merrion Square. 日博体育 Dublin features three classrooms and a student lounge and is conveniently near a mix of independent caf茅s, bakeries, and stores.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 日博体育 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 日博体育 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All students take one required course.

Program Credit

Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits

Course Credit

日博体育 courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 日博体育 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 日博体育 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

The course includes daily lectures, readings, films, and frequent outings in the city, as well as field trips linked to the coursework. 日博体育 courses are taught by the 日博体育 academic staff.

Class Format

Classes take the format of scheduled, in-person classes at Dublin City University, but may also involve co-curricular activities in Dublin, or Ireland more generally. 日博体育 courses are for 日博体育 students only.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 日博体育 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 日博体育 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 日博体育 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 日博体育 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 日博体育 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 日博体育's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 日博体育 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

日博体育 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants

To be considered, submit the 日博体育 Scholarships & Grants application within your 日博体育 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 日博体育, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program January 2026 3 weeks Start Date End Date

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 日博体育's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

日博体育 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

日博体育 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

日博体育 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Enda O鈥機onnell

Center Director

Enda is responsible for overall management of 日博体育 Dublin. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master鈥檚 degree in...

Marcus Gatto

Academic Director

Originally from Denver, Marcus has lived in Ireland for a decade. Before joining 日博体育, he oversaw an undergraduate law program at a private college in Dublin and taught various law subjects.

Taylor Hebert

Operations Manager

Taylor Hebert is originally from Washington state but has called Dublin home since 2017. She has a BA from Loyola University New Orleans and an MA from Humboldt University of...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here鈥檚 what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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