Faculty-led Program in Ireland (Prof. Collins)

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Students in this program will experience the beauty and unique culture of Ireland. They will examine the relationship between a culture and its legal system, and the importance of intercultural understanding. While abroad, students will experience the “Emerald Isle” through visits to libraries, museums, prisons, and courts, as well as excursions to Northern Ireland, Killarney, and the famous Blarney Castle, among other sites.

Dates & Deadlines

App Deadline: December 15, 2024
Program Dates: May 26 - June 8, 2025 (Dates tentative)

This program is no longer accepting applications. Please review other options or schedule an Info Meeting with our office for help finding a different program that will work well for you!

Interested in studying abroad in the summer of 2025 or later? Please fill out the waitlist form below and the study abroad center will notify you when applications for future terms open. If you are still deciding where or when you want to go abroad, you can also schedule an informational meeting with our office to learn more about the programs we offer and find one that works best for you!

Study Abroad Waitlist Schedule Info Meeting

Unsure where to begin? Visit our Application Process page to learn more!

Course Leader

Tom Collins, Professor of Practice

Department: Business
Phone: 319-273-2394
E-mail: thomas.collins@uni.edu
Campus Address: Curris Business Building 350

Professor Collins has visited Ireland numerous times, and has led student experiences there, including a semester-long course. He loves sharing his passion for the land of his ancestors, and looks forward to taking students to this fascinating country again next summer

Academics

BUS 2100: Global Skills (3 credit hours)

This course can fulfill a variety of credit options, such as UNIFI elective and UNIFI Human Condition Global category credit.

Ireland has a rich and complex history and culture, and its people have had a profound influence on the world, including the United States. The interdisciplinary nature of the course incorporates a variety of learning experiences, including but not limited to: cultural readings, lectures, presentations, class discussions, and tours of iconic cultural and historical sites. These experiences will allow students to examine culture’s role in an individual identity and reality formation. Students will explore Ireland primarily through a study of its legal system, with the objective of reaching a greater understanding of its cultural and historic diversity, culminating in a cultural and legal comparison between Ireland and the U.S.

The Study Abroad Center will enroll participants in their study abroad course.

Participation in this program requires several class meetings throughout the spring semester, although the course is scheduled for the summer. Please contact the program's course leader for more information on academic requirements.

NOTES:

Students planning to participate in the spring commencement ceremony in May can enroll in this summer term program, however, their degree will not be conferred until the end of the summer term and is contingent on the successful completion of the program and all required coursework.
Students attending colleges and universities other than UNI are welcome to participate in this program. If you are not currently a UNI student, but would like to participate in this program, please contact the UNI Study Abroad Center prior to starting your program application.

Itinerary

Tentative Program Dates: Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Dates do not include travel to/from destination)

Sample itinerary is subject to change.

Day 1: Students arrive in Dublin; check-in; group dinner in evening.

Day 2: Tour of Dublin; including Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison that held Irish revolutionaries.

Day 3: Tour of Trinity College with entrance to Book of Kells and Old Library.

Day 4: Travel to Blarney Castle; then to Killarney.

Day 5: Free day in Killarney.

Day 6: Return to Dublin.

Day 7: Visit Phoenix Park, St. Stephen's Green, and Grafton Street in Dublin.

Day 8: Visit the Four Courts, the center of Ireland’s judicial system.

Day 9: Travel to Belfast via County Meath.

Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Belfast; return to Dublin.

Day 11: Another visit to the Four Courts, including witnessing a trial and an Irish Supreme Court session.

Day 12: Visit the Dail Eirann (the Irish parliament); Guinness Tour.

Day 13: Free day in Dublin; final group dinner.

Day 14: Departure.

Participant Info

Meet your Advisor:

Jamie is a full time study abroad advisor who will help you throughout the application process to Ireland, including documentation, finances, scholarships, and more. From your first steps meeting until you take off for your new adventure, Jamie will help you every step of the way.

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to Ireland

Housing & Meals

Students will stay in hotel or hostel-style rooms arranged by the Study Abroad Center and paid for before departure. Only a few meals abroad are included in the program cost. Students are encouraged to try the local foods.

Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost: $6,298*

*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors

Estimated Total Program Cost	$6,298
Estimated U-bill charges	$4,284
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs	$2,014

Ireland Summer 2025 Cost Estimate (PDF)

Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*

*per semester, estimated, will vary per person

Tuition & Fees	$4,527
Room & Board	$4,580
Books	$400
Personal Expenses	$878
Transportation	$320
Total	$10,705

Source: https://admissions.uni.edu/cost-aid

‌Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:

Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.

Must be over the age of 18 years old
Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
Must be in good standing with the university
UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.