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United Kingdom & Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, you can walk through centuries-old castles in the morning and explore lively city streets in the afternoon. Hilbert’s study abroad programs give you the chance to learn in world-class universities, take classes in everything from business to the arts, and connect with students from all over the world. With so much culture, history, and energy around you, every day becomes part of your education.

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England

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Program Provider: AIFS
Costs: $$$ (housing, meals, and cultural excursions included)

Wake Up in a World Capital 
From morning walks through Kensington Gardens to evenings in West End theatres, London pulses with global energy. You’ll move seamlessly between eclectic cafés, historic landmarks, and vibrant multicultural neighborhoods—right outside your door.

Learn in a City of Ideas 
Courses are taught in English across a wide range of subjects—business, culture, history, communications, STEM, arts, and more. You’ll use the city as your outdoor classroom, with field trips to museums, theaters, Parliament, and the vibrant ecosystems of British media and design.

Choose Your Experience
Live in shared rooms or ensuite apartments in a student residence near the AIFS Global Education Center (GEC). Housing includes internet access and a transport pass for zones 1–2, so you can easily explore central London.

Adventure Awaits 
Weekends offer countless opportunities: take day trips to Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, or Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Within the city, enjoy walking tours focused on street art, local food, LGBTQ heritage, and more. London’s rich calendar of theater, galleries, music, and festivals ensures there’s always something happening.

 

Ireland

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Program Provider: AIFS
Costs: $$$ (housing, meals, and cultural excursions included)

Wake Up in a City of Storytellers 
From morning walks along the River Liffey to evenings filled with traditional music in local pubs, Dublin blends historic charm with a lively modern spirit. It’s a city where literature, culture, and innovation thrive side by side.

Learn in a City of Ideas 
Take courses in English across a wide range of subjects—business, history, communications, literature, sociology, and more. Field trips might take you to Trinity College’s Long Room Library, Dublin Castle, or the headquarters of global companies that call Dublin home.

Your Dublin Home 
Live in on-campus student apartments, sharing daily life with fellow international and local students. With modern amenities and easy access to class, you’ll be fully immersed in campus life while still being just a short ride away from Dublin’s vibrant city center.

Adventure Awaits
Spend weekends exploring Ireland’s stunning landscapes—take a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, wander the Wicklow Mountains, or visit the medieval streets of Galway. Easy connections also make weekend travel to other European destinations within reach.

 

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Program Provider: AIFS
Costs: $ (housing and cultural excursions included)

 

Wake Up in Ireland’s Cultural Hub
Start your day walking through Galway’s medieval streets and vibrant arts scene on the shores of the Atlantic. Known as Ireland’s festival capital, the city pulses with creativity and music throughout the year.

Learn While You Work 
Participate in a full-time internship in English across fields like marketing, biotech, social services, law, psychology, hospitality, and more. Placements are guaranteed based on your background and goals, with optional IT-enhanced courses or reflection assignments available for credit.

Your Galway Home 
Live in a student residence with furnished rooms, shared kitchens, and communal spaces—designed to support your internship experience and foster connections with fellow interns. Housing is included in the program fee.

Adventure Awaits
When you’re not interning, Galway invites you to explore its dynamic culture—music sessions in pubs, coastal walks, day trips to the Aran Islands, and weekend excursions through Ireland’s stunning west coast.

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Program Provider: AIFS
Costs: $$$ (housing and cultural excursions included)

Wake Up with River Views 
Your day begins in a picturesque riverside city blending medieval architecture, literary heritage, and a vibrant student life. Limerick’s historic streets and university atmosphere make it a memorable backdrop for academic and personal discovery.

Learn in a Hub of Innovation & Engagement 
Take courses in English at the University of Limerick in areas like business, health sciences, international economics, Irish studies, environmental policy, literature, and more. Many programs include service-learning modules that connect classroom learning to local community projects and cultural engagement.

Your Home in Limerick
Live in shared university townhouses within Plassey Village: single bedrooms sharing kitchens and living spaces with Irish and international students. It’s just a short walk to classes and the campus library, with broadband, laundry, shuttle service to shops, and village hall events included.

Adventure Awaits 
When you’re not attending class or service-learning events, explore Limerick’s rich cultural scene: medieval castles, live music, and literary festivals. It’s also a perfect base for weekend travel to picturesque spots like Lahinch, Galway, or even across Ireland’s stunning west coast.

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Program Provider: AIFS
Costs: $$$ (tuition, housing and cultural excursions included)

Wake Up in a Historic College Town
Nestled just 15 miles west of Dublin, Maynooth offers a peaceful, picturesque setting dotted with medieval buildings and a lively international student community. Every morning you’ll walk past the ivy-covered walls of Maynooth University, Ireland’s only true university town.

Learn in a University Known for Excellence and Diversity 
Course options span a broad academic spectrum—including business, economics, humanities, STEM, literature, communication, social history, and international studies—all taught in English at Maynooth University, home to more than 13,000 students from over 90 countries.

Your Maynooth Home 
Live in on-campus student apartments, typically in 4- to 5-bedroom flats with shared kitchens, bathrooms, and communal living spaces. Internet access is included, and roommates may be both international students and local peers.

Adventure Awaits
Program includes a day trip to Dublin, a two-day excursion to Galway, and an immersive Irish farm visit—plus other cultural and social events arranged by AIFS. Maynooth’s location also makes it easy to explore Ireland’s west coast, vibrant towns like Galway and Kilkenny, or enjoy weekends in Dublin.

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