ERASMUS STUDENT APPLICATIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Institute Academic Calendar for 2016/2017 will not be available until
Summer 2016. This calendar will be sent to you and also to the students
who apply to study at IT Carlow during the summer period.
COURSE APPLICATION FORM
The course application form must be completed on-line at
www.itcarlow.ie/international/eu-students/erasmus-applicationsprocedures.htm Please read the instructions carefully which are available on
the website. The closing date for applications is Monday 18th April 2016.
WEBSITE
Erasmus+ students should log on to www.itcarlow.ie/international/eustudents.htm to avail of lots of information on Erasmus+ at IT Carlow.
This can be a very helpful tool for your students, particularly as it offers
visuals of the Institute and its many activities.
FACEBOOK
Find us on facebook. This is a great way for students to share information as
well as get to know each other in advance of arriving in Carlow.
DURATION OF STAY
As courses at IT Carlow are not semesterised or modularised, it is recommended that students
participate for the entire academic year or where it is not possible for students to come
for the entire year, please note that we will only accept applications for a short term
study period when it commences in September. The only exceptions to this rule are in
the areas of Aircraft Systems and Design, where applications will be accepted to commence a
study period in January.
ECTS CREDITS
The ECTS Credit information should be read carefully. Please ensure that students are aware of
what ECTS Credits are available to them before completing their application form. ECTS credit
information is available for every subject of every course by clicking
on http://www.itcarlow.ie/courses/type/undergraduate-cao-courses.htm. Select your course of interest,
select the year of the course, then select each subject of the year individually to see credit value.
Please ensure that students select a course of study that will provide the number of
ECTS Credits to meet the requirements of the home institute.
ENGLISH COURSE – ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
There is an English course offered to students from October to December and again from
January to Easter entitled “English for Professional Communications”. Each semester, 5 ECTS
credits can be achieved for the course if the student is successful in the relevant examination
and if these credits are required by the Home Institute. If this is a requirement of the Home
Institute, the International Office should forward an email to the International Office at IT
Carlow to confirm this. There is no fee to participate in the course.
I would ask you to please encourage your students to take part in this course. The course is
open to all Erasmus students and for some while English is already part of their full time studies
at IT Carlow, this course would offer additional English.
ACCOMMODATION IN CARLOW
There are two options available to students who would like to secure
permanent accommodation in advance of arrival.
Option 1: The Institute does not have Campus accommodation,
therefore students rent houses and apartments around Carlow Town.
Details of apartments and houses for rent is available on our website
http://www.itcarlow.ie/international/accommodation-international.htm
The International Office at IT Carlow will assist students in locating
accommodation on arrival if they have not secured it in advance.
Option 2: The second alternative is to speak to your students who have studied at IT Carlow in
2015/2016 or before. If these students were satisfied with their accommodation and would
recommend it, then take note of the name, address and telephone number of their landlord and
pass it on to the students coming to study in 2016/2017. This will allow them to contact the
landlord & book in advance of arrival. Students, who secure permanent accommodation in
advance of arrival, will not need to book temporary Bed and Breakfast. They should make
arrangements with the landlord for access to their permanent accommodation on arrival in
Carlow.
Temporary Accommodation
A list of temporary accommodation will be available on the website. Check Temporary
Accommodation Link on http://www.itcarlow.ie/international/accommodation-international.htm
This list will provide the student with names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses
where applicable, and cost of a number of Bed and Breakfasts available in Carlow. The student
will then be responsible for booking his/her own temporary accommodation before arrival. We
recommend that students book bed & breakfast for a minimum of 2 nights to allow time to look
for permanent accommodation.
INDUCTION /ORIENTATION
IT Carlow has a comprehensive Induction/Orientation Programme in place for International
Students. This programme is held annually in September prior to the commencement of
classes. A copy of the 2015/2016 programme is available on
http://www.itcarlow.ie/international/eu-students/incoming-students-eu.htm
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SOCIETY (CALLED “CULTURAL
SHAKE-UP”)
The Institute of Technology Carlow prides itself on the wide range of
clubs and societies on offer to students. The academic year 2001/2002
saw the introduction of the International Student Society and it has
grown from strength to strength since its inception. Please encourage
your students to participate in our Clubs and Societies programme, it
will be very beneficial and enjoyable for them. Participation in the
programme also assists students to integrate and make new friends.
Further information on www.itcarlow.ie/international/eustudents/international-activities.htm
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR WEXFORD CAMPUS
IT Carlow has a second campus based in the town of Wexford,
80km from Carlow. Applications are also accepted for courses at
our Wexford Campus and the same application procedure applies.
Course information is available at www.itcarlow.ie/study-atitc/wexford-campus.htm
Previous Erasmus students have had very successful study
periods at the Wexford Campus on various courses. The current
academic year 2015/2016, saw an increase in the number
Erasmus students studying at the Wexford Campus and maybe
some of your students would like to consider this option for
2016/2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Email:
[email protected]
For more information on IT Carlow, log on to
www.itcarlow.ie/international