Ireland

Burren College of Art is an internationally recognized fine arts college in Ireland that offers artists from around the world creative time, space, and inspiration within this unique environment.

The Burren, which translates to “great rock”, is a region on the west coast of Ireland. It is dominated by a rocky landscape and has an unusually temperate climate. Burren College of Art is nestled in the Irish countryside, in a small coastal town along the Burren, about 3 hours by train from Dublin.

Program Details

School	Burren College of Art
Tuition	Same as your MCAD tuition; you will remain enrolled at MCAD and continue to pay MCAD tuition.
Location	Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland
Official Language	English
Semester Offered	Spring semester only; early January–late April
Housing	On-campus; paid directly to exchange program
Costs	Airfare: $1,100 Housing: $600–$700/month, depending on accommodation Insurance: $55/month Resident permit: 300 euros Costs are approximate and subject to change
Majors	Drawing and Painting Photography Sculpture
Classroom Experience	Ecology-oriented program centered on studio practice Student are assigned their own 24/7 studio 3 liberal arts credits earned in this program
Requirements	3.0 GPA minimum Junior standing (60 credit minimum) Application to MCAD Off Campus Committee in September
Visa	No visa required. Apply for resident permit upon arrival
Program Fact Sheet	Burren College of Art