Saudi Arabia

Ireland is one of the host countries of the King Abdullah Scholarships Programme (KASP). As one of Ireland's leading Universities, NUI Galway welcomes applications from Saudi students who wish to undertake their undergraduate or postgraduate education abroad.

Ireland is known as a welcoming country and Galway in particular offers a safe and friendly environment for students from all cultural backgrounds. NUI Galway has a long tradition of welcoming Muslim students and is well equipped to serve the religious and personal needs of all our Muslim students.

Undergraduate Courses (Business)

NUI Galway welcomes applications from Saudi high school graduates for the Bachelor of Commerce (GY201) and BSc. Business Information Systems (GY206) programmes.

Entry to both programmes requires completion of the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum overall grade of 85% (to include Mathematics) and successful completion of a recognised International foundation year programme leading to an IELTS score of 6.5.

NUI Galway recognises the one year International Foundation programme (Business Stream) run by Atlantic Language School, Galway ( www.atlanticlanguage.com).

Postgraduate Courses

NUI Galway welcomes applications for Masters degree programmes across various disciples. 

The minimum entry requirement to be considered for entry to a Masters programme is a four year Bachelor degree with a related major from a recognised University under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. 

The minimum GPA considered in 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Applicants must also present an IELTS score of 6.0 (Science/Engineering) or 6.5 (Business). Students who meet the academic requirements but do not have the required English language score may be made a conditional offer, subject to completing the Pre-Masters programme at Atlantic Language School, Galway.

How to Apply - Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Step 1: Contact the International Office, NUI Galway

Students interested in applying should email the International Office, NUI Galway at internationalnuigalway.ie with  the following information  

Undergraduate Applicants

1. Name:
2. Current address (in Ireland or Saudi Arabia):
3. SACB reference number:
4. NUI Galway course you wish to apply for:
5. Name of High School (in Saudi Arabia)
6. Tawjihiyah Year :
7. Overall Score:
8. Most recent IELTS score:
9. Name of Language School in Ireland (if applicable):

Postgraduate Applicants

1. Name:
2. Current address (in Ireland or Saudi Arabia):
3. SACB reference number:
4. NUI Galway course you wish to apply for:
5. Name of university (in Saudi Arabia)
6. Major:
7. GPA:
8. Year of graduation:
9. Most recent IELTS score:
10. Name of Language School in Ireland (if applicable):

Step 2: Online English Language Test

All students from Saudi Arabia must undertake an online English language test before applying for admission to the NUI Galway/Atlantic Language School University Pathway Programme. To arrange a test, please contact

Atlantic Language Galway
Fairgreen House
Fairgreen Road, Galway, Co. Galway
www.atlanticlanguage.com
Tel: 091 566 053
Email infoatlanticlanguage.com

Step 3: Formal Application

Applicants who meet the minimum standard for admission to the University Pathway Programme will be invited to submit a formal application.

Further Information

Please direct enquiries to:

Brian Hussey
International Affairs Office, NUI Galway
E: brian.husseynuigalway.ie