MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE
IRELAND EXCHANGE PROGRAM
PROGRAM DATES & ELIGIBILITY
FALL SEMESTER DATES: September – December
SPRING SEMESTER DATES: January – mid-May
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
CLASSES & CREDITS
-Students are guaranteed elective credits.
You may receive major electives upon consulting with your department.
Types of Courses:
Departments:
-Arts (Humanities)
-Early Childhood Care & Education
-Education
–>Course Lists HERE
Course Subjects include but are not limited to:
-Applied Linguistics
-Business Studies
-Drama & Theatre Studies
-English Literature
-English Language
-Early Childhood Care and Education
-Education
-French Studies
-Gaeilge Ab Initio [Irish language for beginners]
-Geography
-German Studies
-History
-Mathematics
-Media & Communication Studies
-Music
-Philosophy
-Psychology
-Theology and Religious Studies
–>Course lists HERE
6 ECTS & 5 ECTS (European Credits) = 3 American Credits
HOUSING
Dorms are limited and not guaranteed, but they are the most convenient form of housing. Mary Immaculate will assist you in searching for housing.
Previous Cost (not including food): €2000 – €2500 + refundable deposit of €300
Spring 2026 Housing Costs Coming Soon…
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST WITHOUT TUITION
~$7,100+/SEMESTER + CUNY Tuition
Mary Immaculate College Website Costs HERE
Email bzahran@qc.cuny.edu for a breakdown of these costs.
DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM
SPRING 2027 PRIMARY INTEREST FORM DEADLINE:
September 25th, 2026
If you are interested in another program, see “Other Programs’ Deadlines” below.
OTHER PROGRAMS' DEADLINES
August 15th |
· JAPAN: Nanzan University |
September 4th |
· ITALY: FUA · PORTUGAL: IPL · SPAIN: UPF
|
September 25th |
· DENMARK: Aarhus University · IRELAND: Mary Immaculate College · ITALY: Perugia Conservatory of Music · JAPAN: Rikkyo University, College of Business · UK: CUNY-Birmingham Exchange · UK: University of Chichester |
October 1st |
· ITALY: CUNY-Italy Exchange
|
October 13th |
· GREECE: Hellenic American University · JAPAN: Kobe University · JAPAN: Waseda University · SOUTH KOREA: Kyung Hee University
|
October 15th |
· FRANCE: CUNY-Paris Exchange |
HOW TO APPLY
-After researching your program of interest, do the following.
-You can only apply to one program (you can list your 2nd and 3rd choices).
NOTE: Program availability depends on exchange balances. Programs are first-come, first-served, and some programs have a limited number of spots.
APPLICATION STEPS:
QUICK VIEW: (Order of 3-6 subject to change)
1. Primary Interest Google Form
2. Confirmation of Interest Google Form
3. Queens College Commitment Paperwork
4. Meeting/Interview
5. Nomination to Host University
6. Host Campus Application
7. Visa Process
(Other CUNY students: ePermit Process)
DETAILED STEPS:
STEP 1: Primary Interest Form (linked here)
To express an interest in one of our Queens College Semester Programs, fill out Primary Interest Form by deadline above.
STEP 2: Confirmation of Interest Form
This form is first-come, first-served, and confirms that you would definitely like to study abroad.
(Will be sent to those who complete the Primary Interest Google Form after the Primary Interest Form Deadline)
STEP 3: Queens College Commitment Paperwork
-Sent to those who complete the Confirmation of Interest Google Form
-You will be emailed a PDF with Commitment Paperwork; it is basically an application with basic information.
-Gather the necessary documents and then email your completed paperwork back to us by the deadline.
STEP 4: Meeting/Interview
Every student participating in a Queens College Semester Program will meet with Blanche.
STEP 5: Nomination to Host University
We will nominate your to your program of interest. Once our partner university confirms your nomination, you will receive an email with “Next Steps.”
STEP 6: Host Campus Application
-Each of our partner universities have their own application processes. You will be emailed information about this.
-Submit this application by our Queens College deadline (which is earlier than our partner’s deadline)
STEP 7: Visa Process
-After you are officially accepted to your semester program, you will be emailed information regarding the visa process for that country
-Follow all of the steps carefully and apply for a visa ASAP
OTHER CUNY STUDENTS: ePermit Process
-If you are a student at another CUNY campus who is participating in one of our Queens College Exchange Programs, you will have to apply for an ePermit so that your study abroad classes and credits will be transferred back to your home college.
-You must inform your home campus that you will be participating in a Queens College Program ASAP, as they have paperwork that you must fill out with them.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COMMITMENT PAPERWORK:
–Physician’s Statement:
Make sure that there is a Doctor’s Stamp on it.
Your doctor can fax this to us: 718-997-5055 (FAX)
–Health Care Proxy: If something were to happen to you, who would you want to make medical decisions on your behalf?
The witness on the bottom of the page should not be this person.
–Passport: Should be valid until at least 6 months after the end date of your program.
Renew your passport right away if it is expired or will expire!
IMPORTANT: PASSPORT, VISA & TRAVEL
–Passport:
Should be valid until at least 6 months after the end date of your program.
Renew your passport right away if it is expired or will expire!
–Visa:
U.S. Citizens will need a visa since this program is over 90 days.
You will receive instructions on the visa process later on.
–Travel:
Do not book any international trips for before your semester abroad.
FINANCIAL AID
You must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office.
—> Information on Course Approval Forms can be found HERE.
See our “Financial Aid for Study Abroad” Page HERE for more details.
SCHOLARSHIPS
-Inquire about “Government of Ireland Scholarship”
You would have to switch from an exchange student to a study abroad student for this scholarship (meaning you would pay MIC tuition instead of CUNY tuition and your grades would not show up on your transcript, but they will be visible to Grad schools, etc.).
As of Spring 2020: This scholarship is awarded to high calibre students from outside the EU/EEA area. The scholarship includes a full tuition waiver, and a €10,000 stipend to cover living expenses for the duration of study.
-Also see our Scholarships Page HERE
Look for:
-Queens College Internal Scholarships
-Gillman Scholarship
-Etc.
TRANSFERRING CREDITS
See our “How to Transfer Study Abroad Credits” Page HERE for more information.
MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE LINKS
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT GRADUATION
For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Can I take Major/Minor Classes Abroad?
It is highly recommended that you take Elective Credits abroad, since you will not know exactly which classes you will take until you are abroad.
It may be possible to take Major/Minor credits abroad if those classes are offered abroad and if your department approves of those classes on a Course Approval Form. It is up to your Major/Minor Department’s discretion.
2. Can I take General Education classes abroad?
You will have to ask Advising about this.
Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu


