Dublin is the central hub of the one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. It is an incubator for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship which has led to the emergence of a vibrant and dynamic start up culture. Dublin is also home to some of the biggest and most recognized brands in the world – including Google, Facebook and Guinness.  The city has a rich history and culture; it is the city of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, U2 and several other icons that have inspired the locals to pursue their creative impulses. Dublin is a city that is progressive and growing but retains strong links to traditional culture – it is also one of the friendliest and safest capitals in Europe. The diverse and expanding economy has created opportunities in many sectors including but not limited to Visual Arts, Business & Marketing, Sports, Recreation & Exercise Science, Social Work, Political Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Communications and Journalism and The Arts & Humanities.

ISA Internships has partnered with the University of South Florida (USF) to offer a U.S. transcript and award 6 academic credits for ISA Internships set-date, 8-week programs. Credit awarded will be based on the successful completion of written academic assignments, evidence of reflective learning, and an evaluation from your host organization supervisor. The additional cost of academic credit is $375, and includes a transcript with an A-F letter grade from USF.  

In order to be eligible for transfer credit from USF, participants must be full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours, or recent graduates from a bachelor degree program. Participants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Please note that some placements may have more stringent eligibility requirements.

Students may work with their home university to receive academic credit for their program.  Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship credit, thus students should inquire about receiving academic credit with their home university advisors, professors, and/or academic department heads.

Interns earning credit through their home institution will still have select assignments required to be completed by ISA as part of their program. 

Apartments may be fully-furnished and centrally-located. Bedrooms are single to four-person occupancy with a shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings. Meals and laundry service are not included.

Students living in the residence halls will typically have a single room, but could possibly be assigned to a shared room. They will share a bathroom and kitchen facilities with 5-8 other students as well as a coin operated laundry room located within or near the dorm. Residence halls may also include additional facilities such as study and game rooms. The option to purchase a bedding pack is available for each session during the semester and summer. Each residence hall is equipped with DSL or wireless internet access. Meals and laundry service are not included.

A $500 USD refundable security deposit will be charged to participants living in Dublin. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in the case of damage to property.

American and Canadian citizens do not need a student visa to intern in Ireland. Participants will enter the country on a tourist visa which they will obtain upon arrival to the airport in Dublin/ The tourist visa is a stamp that is placed in passports by immigration which is valid for up to 90 days.

Please note that non-U.S. citizens should contact their Consulate to verify specific entry requirements. As these requirements vary based on citizenship, non-U.S. citizens may not be permitted to travel to IReland without a visa or outside of their visa dates. Also, visa fees for non-U.S. citizens may differ so please be sure to check specific Consulate's website for the most up to date information.

Note: Embassy and Consulate contact information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate to verify information.