Welcome

NUI Galway has been welcoming visiting students from the USA and Canada for over 25 years. In recent years, we have also received students from Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Study Abroad Programme

At NUI Galway, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters, (Semester 1, September – December and Semester 2, January - May). Our visiting students typically study with us for one semester or a full academic year.

For the majority of students, their year or semester at NUI Galway counts towards their degree at their home institution. Visiting students normally take five or six courses per semester, depending on their home institution’s requirements.

An important feature of the programme at NUI Galway is that visiting students are integrated fully into our main student body, which means that you will take the regular classes and assessments of the University, alongside our full degree students.

With some exceptions, you can choose from a broad range of classes across different disciplines in order to meet your own major or minor requirements, including: Arts & Humanities Business Engineering Nursing  Sciences  For information on courses, please consult the Visiting Student Academic Information Booklet.

Course Descriptions for Semester 1 and 2 for the current academic year are also available below.  Please note that the courses available to Visiting Students may vary year to year.

• Visiting Students Booklet (Semester 1) 2009/10
• Visiting Students Booklet (Semester 2) 2009/10 

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Entry Requirements

Applications are welcomed from students attending a recognised college or university. Visiting student applicants are normally required to have completed two full years at University before being admitted and to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

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How to Apply

Visiting students apply through their home institution, through a third-party programme, or by making a direct application to the University. Ask your Study Abroad Advisor if your college/university has an exchange link with NUI Galway or email internationalnuigalway.ie for more information.

The closing dates for receipt of applications from Visiting Students
are*:

(a) 30 April in the case of applications for admission for a full academic year or First Semester and,
(b) 31 October in the case of applications for Second Semester.

Please refer to our Website for Study Abroad Students for full applications details, including a list of supporting documentation to include with your application.

*Late applications may be considered, but only in special circumstances.

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(Non-EU) Tuition 2010/11

• Arts/Business/Law
  Full Year €11,500
  Semester €5,750
• Science/Engineering/Nursing
  Full Year €15,000
  Semester €7,500

An appropriate fee will be determined for students taking a combination of Arts/Business/Law and Science/Engineering/Nursing courses.

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The Student Experience at NUI Galway

At NUI Galway, we know that a first class educational experience is only one of the contributing factors to a great study abroad experience. We pride ourselves in offering a range of opportunities for our visiting students to become fully immersed in the sporting, social and cultural life of the University and thereby make the most of tjheir time in Galway.

Students are actively encouraged to join some of the many clubs and societies on campus or participate in the hugely popular student volunteering programme, where they can work with a variety of local community organisations.

Sports Clubs
The University’s prime location on the banks of the River Corrib provides students with excellent opportunities to take part in water sports from rowing to kayaking to canoeing, while the hills of Connemara are easily accessible for those interested in mountaineering, hill-walking and orienteering.

The University’s new indoor Sports Hall offers squash courts, a swimming pool, gym, badminton, volleyball and basketball courts, table tennis, boxing, karate and aerobics.

Outdoor playing fields are also available for sports including track and field,
hockey, football and gaelic games. Please refer to www.sports.nuigalway.ie/ for more
information.

Student Societies
There is no better way to integrate into the social and cultural life of the University than through membership of one of the University’s societies. Ever-popular societies include the Celtic World Society, Choral Society, Drama Society, Film Society, Human rights Society, Literary & Debating Society and the International Students Society and the North American Students Society.

Full details can be accessed online at http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie/

Visiting students can also volunteer with a variety of community organisations through the
ALIVE (A Learning Initiative and the Volunteering Experience) programme, Please see
www.nuigalwaycki.ie/ for more information

Performing Arts
NUI Galway is home to a unique campus-based active arts environment. The University’s Arts Officer organises a varied programme of exhibitions, concerts, art lectures and theatre productions.

The University’s close proximity to Galway city also provides numerous opportunities for students to become involved in the various literary, musical and visual arts activities based in the city. The Arts in Action programme, specially designed for students in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies, includes illustrated performances and lectures.

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About Galway

The unique student experience at NUI Galway owes much to our location in the beautiful west of Ireland. The campus itself is situated on a picturesque 250 acre site on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short stroll from the centre of Galway city.

Galway is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, with students making up 20% of the population. This youthful energy is reflected in the many internationally renowned literary,
arts, and sporting events that are hosted in the city every year.

The University’s close proximity to Connemara and the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht region also provides a uniquely Irish dimension to the campus, one of many factors which appeals greatly to our Visiting Students. Galway also serves as a great base for exploring other parts of Europe, with flights from Galway Airport to Dublin, London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Shannon Airport is a short 90 minute bus trip and offers flights to London, Paris, Barcelona as well as New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Home to a thriving arts and music scene, the city is the perfect location for your study abroad experience.

Download the 2009/10 Visiting Student Handbook (pdf)

If you are interested in finding out more about the Study Abroad programme at NUI Galway, including entry requirements, costs and application procedures, please refer to our  Website for Study Abroad Students. It will give you all the information you require including programmes of study, admission procedures and immigration procedures.