January in Dublin
Unique Experiences
Explore a Compact, Modern Campus
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Visit Belfast in Northern Ireland
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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.
Program Highlights
- Academic Course: Take one 黑料网911course delivered in-person at the 黑料网911Center.
- 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.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE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 CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
Soaking Up the Culture in Dublin
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Stave off the Post-Holiday Blues with J-term in Dublin!
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
Ireland vs. Scotland Travel: Where Should You Study Abroad?
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HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
黑料网911Dublin offers housing in apartments located鈥痠n student residence communities. All housing options are located in lively districts with multiple dining options, convenient public transport, and are within 30 minutes of walking access to central Dublin.
Standard Housing: Includes a private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a dedicated study space, and ample storage in an apartment suite shared with up to seven other students. All students share common spaces, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. Apartments are located under 45 minutes from 黑料网911Dublin by public transport.
MEALS
Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Dine at home or take advantage of being in the heart of the city with a wide variety of markets, stores and restaurants to experience.
Academics
黑料网911Dublin: Study in the heart of Dublin鈥檚 lively south central district, five minutes from the River Liffey and Merrion Square. 黑料网911Dublin features three classrooms and a student lounge and is conveniently near a mix of independent caf茅s, bakeries, and stores.
Course Information
Languages and Cultural Studies
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and 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 CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, 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 | Fees & Housing $4,350 |
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 CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,870 ** |
| Housing | $1,100 |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $4,350 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $285 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,100 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Personal expenses | $135 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $1,640 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌r?ound-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Enda O鈥機onnell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of 黑料网911Dublin. 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 CIEE, 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...
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