IFSA - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK PARTNERSHIP
Cork, Ireland
WHY STUDY IN CITY?
A beautiful, friendly city with hospitable and famously talkative residents, Cork is a city to explore. While treasuring its rich cultural heritage, Cork celebrates modern entertainment, including its annual international jazz and choral festivals. Cork is also renowned for an amazing food scene and farmers’ market. A mere five miles away is the Blarney Stone where, legend has it, you can acquire the “gift of gab.”
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Known for an ethos of independent thinking that reflects the local culture, UCC is a place to embrace lively classroom debates, explore an eclectic music scene, and shop for fresh fare at the English Market. The River Lee runs through the wooded campus, voted best in Ireland by students on multiple occasions. New facilities include a well-equipped gym that enhance the impressive Tudor Gothic quad.
Beyond campus, Cork has big-city perks but feels small and welcoming. One of Ireland’s oldest cities, it’s a place where traditional and hip blend easily.
Your program includes IFSA excursions (included, no extra cost) that help you get to know more of Ireland. These often include exploring the stunning West Coast and Kilkenny, a medieval city where you can get your fill of artisan foods and try your hand at the Gaelic sport, hurling.
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IFSA - University College Cork Partnership on the IFSA website for complete academic details including a list of classes and syllabi.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:
- English Market
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Cork City Gaol
- Clonakilty Day Trip
- Stand-up Comedy
- Kilkenny Weekend
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Academic Support
- Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
- Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
- Education Fees
- Guaranteed Housing
- International Medical Insurance
- Internet Access in Housing
- Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
- Meals (on some programs)
- Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
- On-site Orientation
- On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
- Prearrival Advising
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Academic Program
Students enroll in a full course load at University College Cork (UCC), which assigns credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Pomona awards 0.625 Pomona credits for 5 ECTS credits. A full course load at University College Cork is typically five or six courses each worth 5 or 10 ECTS and totaling 30 ECTS (15 U.S. semester credits; 3.75 Pomona credits).
Students are required to take at least one, preferably two, 3000-level courses. Students should bear in mind that most 3000-level courses have prerequisites and admission to courses is contingent on approval from the relevant UCC department, based on the applicant’s background and experience.
During the fall program, Pomona students are required to enroll in the Early Start Pre-Session program. Students have the option to choose one of five courses, including Archaeology, History, Folklore, Literature, or Music. Pomona students may not enroll in the Management and Marketing course. The intensive three-week course earns 5 U.S. semester credits (1.25 Pomona credits).
Students are required to take at least one course with significant Irish content. (The Early Semester Pre-Session program counts towards this requirement for the fall semester).
Pomona limits courses in dance or music to those with an academic component.
Living Arrangements
IFSA students are housed in University Hall, a complex of student apartments managed by the university. On the River Lee and close to campus, they’re also within easy reach of Cork city center. Students live in apartments in groups of three, four, or five. Students have single bedrooms and share a bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and living space. The accommodations are self-catered, and Pomona will provide a meal allowance.
Pomona College will cover the standard housing fees. Students who request housing that is outside of the standard offering are responsible for any supplemental fees, which are billed directly to the student. Please select housing options that fit within your budget.
Number of students
IFSA enrolls approximately 5-10 students, selected from a national pool. University enrollment is approximately 22,000 students.
Host Institution
University College Cork
Faculty Liaison
David Menefee-Libey
Eligibility
- Preference will be given to students who have completed college coursework with Irish and/or European content.
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