Access Programmes

Welcome to the Access Programmes Office

NUI Galway

Access programmes are designed to provide a supportive educational environment which prepare students academically and personally for a full-time undergraduate degree at third level. Find out if an Access Programme is for you!

Click here for the Access Diploma Programmes Guide 2022

What is the Access Programmes approach?

NUI Galway’s Access Programmes provide an opportunity for students who are generally under-represented at third level to progress to University. Access programmes are designed to provide a supportive educational environment which prepare students academically and personally for an undergraduate programme at third level. NUI Galway currently deliver a number of Access programmes for school leavers (22 or under) and mature students (23 or above) on campus in NUI Galway, as well as in our Outreach centres in St. Angela’s College, Sligo and the Ballinasloe College of Further Education.

Am I eligible to apply?

This scheme facilitates prospective students who are resident for 1 year or more in the Border Midlands and Western (BMW) region and County Clare.

Applicants are assessed according to their socio-economic status. Applicants must supply evidence of a full year's household income for the previous calendar year with their application. Income limits are consitent with the Higher Education Access Route to Education (HEAR) Scheme

Any queries please contact the Access Programmes Office which is located in the Access Centre on the ground floor of Áras Uí Chathail. Service provision is currently by appointment only, please submit queries by email to: access@nuigalway.ie

Access Programme for School Leavers

For more information on the Access Programme for School Leavers

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Access Programme for Mature Student

For more information on the Mature Students on Access Programme

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Disability Support Service

Providing information and advice to students with a disability.

Disability Support Service

Mature Students

Providing information and advice on applying for full-time degrees and supporting current mature and foundation students

Mature Students