Mary Immaculate College
Strengths
Founded in 1898 to train teachers, Mary Immaculate College has come a long way since the first students walked through its doors. MIC is now a fully modern institution, offering a variety of education and liberal arts programmes to almost 5,000 students. It may be Limerick’s oldest higher education institution, but the transformation of the campus, particularly over the last 20 years, reflects a commitment to providing the best possible facilities.
It retains a historic charm with period buildings and facilities, but boasts contemporary facilities such as the TARA Building, Lime Tree Theatre and Tailteann Sports Complex, which complement the dynamic student experience.
Major, Academics
Courses in English.
You can choose courses from the Arts Modules at the following link: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland?index=0
Campus
Limerick has three higher education institutions with a total student population of 30,000. Student life is at the heart of the city, and the streets are filled with cinemas, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The campus has a magnificent 510-seat theatre that attracts national and international artists in music, theatre, dance and comedy, as well as another 300-seat theatre/cinema run by the university in the city centre. A number of sporting and cultural activities are offered on campus.
The 350-seat university restaurant is located on the ground floor and offers a daily menu of hot and cold dishes and drinks, as well as a Starbucks coffee outlet and facilities for students to bring their own lunch.
The magnificent chapel of MIC College, built in 1906, is also located in the Foundation building. A legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, the order that co-founded MIC, is that some of the rooms where the nuns used to live on the site have been converted into meeting rooms and offices.
To discover
Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city and is renowned for its culture and heritage. Originally founded as a Viking fortress, King John’s majestic medieval castle still stands in the heart of Limerick city, on the magnificent River Shannon. With a population of just under 200,000, Limerick is a safe and welcoming environment for students. It’s easy to get around, while enjoying all the conveniences and advantages of city life. Limerick is a lively city where everything can be done on foot: walks along the river, historical visits, a hot-chocolate break in a café, a lively evening in a pub.
Many of Ireland’s most famous and picturesque tourist attractions are located around Limerick, including the Burren, Bunratty Castle, the Ring of Kerry, the Rock of Cashel and, of course, the Cliffs of Moher.
Conveniently located just twenty minutes from Shannon International Airport, international students can easily travel throughout Europe.
Limerick is also the sporting capital of mid-west Ireland. Home to the Munster professional rugby team, it is also home to two stadiums and numerous sports facilities.
Good to know
Limerick is also known as the birthplace of a speciality: Irish coffee. Although many claim it as their own, this drink originated in County Limerick, with the restaurateur Joseph Sheridan, from the port town of Foynes. In the 1940s, it was from this port that liners left for America, and this hot drink was intended to cool and warm emigrants during the long crossing.
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of the scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
TOEFL 550
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 2nd, 3rd, 4eth year
ICD BBD
ICD PGE
ISCPACOMM : 2nd year
ISCPAPROD: 2nd year
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start: early September
End of lectures and exams: mid-December
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of January
End of lectures and exams : mid-May
more information: https://www.mic.ul.ie/current-students/student-information/academic-calendar-timetables?index=0
Procedures
Passport valid for six months after your return date.
Visa is not required for French or European nationals.
However, non-European students will need to apply for a visa.
More information: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/study-in-ireland-travel-path/
All students from non-EU/EEA countries, whether they require a visa or not, will need to register with the Immigration Office in Limerick on arrival if they are staying in Ireland for more than 90 days.
Accommodation
Accommodation options are very limited, as Ireland is experiencing a nationwide housing crisis.
It is not possible to wait until you arrive to find accommodation, as you could end up homeless.
Please contact Sandra Aline Wagner (Sandra.Wagner@mic.ul.ie) to help you find accommodation.
For a semester, you can expect to pay from €2,600 for accommodation.
more information: https://www.mic.ul.ie/study-at-mic/accommodation
