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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