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