DUBLIN: Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
Dublin, Ireland
Dates
- Fall Semester - Mid September - Mid December
- Spring Semester - January-April
Application Deadline
- Fall Semester - March 1
- Spring Semester - October 1
Description
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Students spend a semester at the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) in Dublin. Students take three courses at the Institute while also interning in the Irish Parliament (the Dail). The internship provides an insiders perspective of the parliamentary system of government that would not be possible in the US. The program may include a weeklong field trip to the European continent to visit the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and Paris, France. Students also visit Belfast. Trips may or may not be offered every semester.
Courses
Students will take the following courses for a total of 16 NU credits.
Topics in Literature (4 credits)
Ireland and the Irish Migration (4 credits)
Politics in the Irish Migration (4 credits)
Internship in Politics (4 credits)
Courses taken abroad may satisfy college and departmental core requirements. Students should consult with their advisor to discuss the specific requirements that may be satisfied abroad.
If you are interested in enrolling in a course not in our database, please send this course for evaluation.
Policies and Process for Evaluations
Host University
IPA, a cross between Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the Brookings Institute, acts as a center for teaching and research in public policy, politics, and economics.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2 completed terms at NU, one of which may be a summer term
- GPA of at least 2.75
- Transfer students and spring admits, please contact OISP for eligibility
Application Procedure
- Completed online OISP application
- 1 letter of recommendation from an employer
- Official transcript
- Photocopy of Passport ID Page
- Current Resume
Cost
Fall 2013 or Spring 2014: $20,490
Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 16 NU credits ($20,390), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution. Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.
Ireland, Dublin: Institute of Public Administration Study Abroad Program Budget (Semester)
Accommodations
Students stay with families in the Dublin area. All meals included in the accommodation fee paid directly to IPA by the student. Homestays are confirmed upon arrival to Dublin.
Destination
Ireland is a small island on which you are never more than an hour's drive from the sea. It is actually two countries in one. The Republic of Ireland, with a population of 3.5 million, has been independent since 1921. It currently has the fastest growing economy in Europe. Dublin, the capital of the Republic, was founded by the Vikings thousands of years ago. It is a thriving modern city located on the eastern coast. You can explore ruined abbeys, medieval castles, bustling pedestrian shopping areas, museums, restaurants, and pubs.