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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Ukraine
NUI Galway's Ukrainian Response
To the citizens of Ukraine, we wish to express our support for you during this time of terrible suffering and uncertainty and, as a University, we are working to find ways to assist you. We welcome the Irish governments decision to lift visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens. We are currently waiting for further guidance from our Government in relation to how we can support you as students, academics and researchers to continue your studies and work while you are here in Ireland. Once we have more information about the Governments co-ordinated approach to offering you supports and opportunities we will get in touch with you to guide you through the next steps. In the meantime, please would you complete the relevant form (listed below) to register your interest with us:
I am a Ukrainian university student arriving in Ireland and I would like to continue my studies?
We are working with the Irish government to set up a system which will allow you to apply to transfer to study with us here at NUI Galway. At the moment were are gathering basic information and will get back in contact with you when the transfer process has been established.
You can register you interest in transfer to study with us here.
You will be treated as an EU national, meaning that the EU rate of fee will apply, and you may be eligible for further supports such as fee reductions, and maintenance grants to contribute to your living costs.
I am an Ukrainian student already in Ireland prior to 24/02/2022
If you would like to apply to study with us you can register you interest using this form. We will contact you with more information about how to apply to study with us as soon as we have more details.
Even if you were in Ireland prior to February 24th 2022 you will be treated as an EU national, meaning that the EU rate of fee will apply, and you may be eligible for further supports such as fee reductions, and maintenance grants (SUSI grants) to contribute to your living costs.
I am a student displaced from the Ukraine but am not a Ukrainian citizen?
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) has confirmed that the Temporary Protection Directive applies to:
(a) Ukrainian and other Third Country Nationals who were permanently residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022;
(b) Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or stateless persons who would have benefited from international protection (e.g. refugee status) or an equivalent national protection status in Ukraine and have been residing there before 24 February 2022,
(c) Family members of persons covered by (a) and (b) where the family already existed in Ukraine at the time of events leading to the mass influx prior to 24 February.
If the above applies to you, you can apply apply to transfer to study with us here at NUI Galway. At the moment were are gathering basic information and will get back in contact with you when the transfer process has been established.
You can register you interest in transfer to study with us here.
You will be treated as an EU national, meaning that the EU rate of fee will apply, and you may be eligible for further supports such as fee reductions, and maintenance grants to contribute to your living costs.
If you are not covered by the Temporary Protection Directive in Ireland, this means that you will not be considered as an EU student.
You can still apply to study with us, through our normal international student application process. Please go to How to Apply - NUI Galway
If you arrive in Ireland and are designated as a refugee you may be eligible to apply for a University of Sanctuary Scholarship. You can find more information about the scheme here.
When does the next academic year start at NUI Galway?
For students joining National University of Ireland, Galway please note that teaching for the Academic Year 2022 to 2023 will begin in September 2022.
I am a Ukrainian academic or researcher arriving in Ireland and would like to continue my academic activities at NUI Galway
NUI Galway is a signatory to the Scholars at Risk scheme and we are actively working with the Irish government to investigate how we can support Ukrainian academics and researchers who have arrived in Ireland.
You can register your interest in continuing your academic activities at NUI Galway by filling out an online form:
Entry Requirements
Entry Level | Qualification | Irish Leaving Cert points: 300 to 375 | Irish Leaving Cert points: 376 to 425 | Irish Leaving Cert points: 426 to 499 | Irish Leaving Cert points: 500 to 549 | Irish Leaving Cert points: 550 to 600 |
Foundation Level | Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education or Attestat | |||||
Undergraduate | Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education or Attestat and IEE (Certificate of Independent External Examination). | please contact internationaladmissions@universityofgalway.ie | ||||
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education or Attestat PLUS successful completion of a University of Galway recognised foundation programme. |
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Entry Level | Qualification | Minimum Grade Required/Degree 2:2 Equivalent | Very Good/2:1 Equivalent | Excellent/1st Equivalent | ||
Postgraduate | Bachelor Degree (obtained post 2007) | Minimum of 4.0/5 or 7/12 CGPA | Minimum of 4.5/5 or 9/12 CGPA | Minimum of 5/5 or 11/12 CGPA |
Downloads
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (14.6MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (3.3MB)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2024 PDF (1.20MB)
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A-Level Quick Guide to Courses 2024 PDF (1.04MB)
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Pre-Arrival Guide 2023 PDF (2.1 MB)
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Brazil Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Chile Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Colombia Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Ghana Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Hong Kong Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Indian Student Guide PDF (3.5 MB)
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Indonesian Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Malaysian Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Mexico Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Nigeria Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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North American Student Guide PDF (2.9 MB)
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Panama Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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South African Student Guide PDF (3.7 MB)
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Taiwan Student Guide PDF (4.0 MB)
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Thailand Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Turkish Student Guide PDF (4.2 MB)
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UAE Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Vietnam Student Guide PDF (3.39 MB)