STUDY ABROAD with CIT
Andrea O’Driscoll: Study Abroad Coordinator OUR MISSION
To provide student-centred education with a career focus for the benefit of the personal, intellectual and professional development of the student and for the benefit of the whole of society Ireland is regarded as a safe place to Population of study. The Global Ireland is 4.9 Peace Index ranked Million with it as the 12th "most 210,00 people peaceful country" living in Cork!
Cork is also largest International county in Ireland Gateway to Europe – over 50 direct flights to UK Only English & rest of Europe speaking Eurozone Ireland has a young vibrant population, country! with 40% of the population under the age of 25; it’s one of the most exciting places in the world to be as a student! Where is Cork?
4 About Cork
Cork International Airport best connected and second busiest International Airport
Cork is a university city. Ireland’s Student Population: 35,000 second largest city: Eight of the world’s top 10 Population pharmaceutical companies and Ireland’s > 500,000 top 4 food companies are located in Munster.
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Cork has a thriving commercial, social and cultural sector…
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7 CIT BY NUMBERS
15,000 3x Winner Sunday Times – Institute of the Year Registered Students U-Multirank: Top 10% EU Universities
1,400 of Graduates in paid 96% employment or in Staff further study (2017)
500 International 4 Students Campus Cork Institue ofCIT Technology Campuses Bishopstown Campus Crawford College of ArtCork & Design School of Music • Located on Union Quay in city centre • Full drama and music stages • Full functioning recording studio • 2nd largest order of Steinway pianos ever
National Maritime Maritime College College CorkCrawford School of Music College of Art and Design of Ireland • Located in Ringaskiddy (15km from city centre) • Subjects include Marine Engineering, Nautical Science and Marine Electrotechnology We work with the following companies
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Three time National Student Society of Ireland Winner o The aim of this Society is to bring International students together to experience the best of Cork and Ireland. o to become familiar with Irish culture, history and geography. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Applying for Student Visa
US Citizen? NO study visa required for Ireland! IMMIGRATION All U.S. Study Abroad students MUST register with the local Garda National Immigration Bureau between 30 - 90 days (stamped on your passport) on arrival into Ireland. You must bring:
-A valid passport -CIT Student Card (issued in Cork on arrival into CIT) -Evidence of financial support (€500 per month of stay) -A letter from CIT stating that you are a registered student -Immigration Card Fee: €300 -Health insurance policy
Please note: You must register with immigration in Cork before travelling outside Ireland. Please ensure that you comply fully with Irish Immigration Regulations and that you have all the required documentation ready for inspection by immigration officials at Shannon Airport. Semester Dates
Registration & Orientation: Tuesday September 8th 2020 Semester 1 Classes Commence: Wednesday September 9th 2020 Semester 1 Examinations Finish: Saturday December 19th 2020
Please note these dates are yet to be finalised Accommodation Stay Cork, Wellington Cork COST OF LIVING
Food: Approximately €55-€65 per week ($60-$70)
Bus /Train Tickets: LEAP Card TFI Leap Card can be used on Cork City bus services (operated by Bus Éireann) as well as Cork commuter rail services. TFI Leap fares are 30% cheaper.
Student Leap Cards are processed in the SU Office in CIT. The Student Leap Card is the only means by which you can avail of student fares on commuter/city bus services. You will each receive a Leap card upon arriving in Cork!
Leisure/entertainment: A student cinema ticket costs €7.00 ($8) for matinee screenings and €9.00 ($10) for evening screenings, and soft drinks costs around €2.00 ($2.50) per glass. Many theatres, clubs, pubs, etc. offer special student discounts Practical Information – Medical
MEDICAL CENTRE The Medical Centre is located on the first floor of the Student Centre. Doctor: Monday - Friday 11.30pm - 1.00pm Nurse: Monday - Thursday 9.30am – 3.45pm Friday 9.30am – 1.00pm Follow-up appointments should made directly with the Medical Centre by students themselves. There is one late-night pharmacy in Wilton, which is close to CIT and one on Patrick Street in the centre of Cork. There are pharmacies and dentists located throughout the city centre and main Bishopstown campus.
18 CIT STUDENT’S UNION The Students’ Union represents and defends everyone who attends CIT on matters affecting their rights and interests as students. They act as a channel of communication between the students and other bodies. Bus tickets, travel timetables, and various publications throughout the academic year. Visit their shop to buy lab coats, goggles, phone credit and photocopying cards. Organise many entertainment activities such as Freshers’ Week, Christmas Day and Rag Week. • 400m international standard Running Track The Sports Office plays a key role in the life of CIT assisting students in the running of clubs and interacting with people of • 7 full size pitches for Soccer, Rugby and GAA similar interests. • Gym on campus for students and staff CIT participates at the highest level of competition amongst the • Multi-purpose Sports Hall country’s third level institutions and in the world RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU!
Visit – Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Cobh, Jameson Distillery, Saint Finbarr’s Cathedral, Spike Island, Youghal Drink Coffee on “Pana” Go Dancing and meet up with friends in the Secret Garden, Suas, Soho, Sober Lane Eat in Captain Americas, Son of a Bun, The STUDY ABROAD IS ALSO ABOUT Fish Wife and local bar food venues – before leaving Cork make sure you try HAVING FUN! Lennox’s chips…you’ll be pure Cork then IMMERSE YOURSELF IN IRISH LIFE Also check out Earth – vegan restaurant AND CREATE A TREASURE CHEST OF MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A Once you live in Cork, you will become LIFETIME! Cork!
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Andrea O’Driscoll
+353 (0) 21 4326213
www.cit.ie/international