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College of Arts Social Sciences and Celtic Studies

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the “Application Status” section, after you log in to PAC. 

General Documentation Required

The following supporting documents are required for all programmes:

  • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt. 
  • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below. 
  • Passport or Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted.
  • References: unless specifically stated otherwise all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).

IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

College of Business, Public Policy and Law 

J.E. Cairnes School of Business

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Business & Economic Taught Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted: 

  • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must submit/upload on receipt.
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency.
  • Personal statement: all applicants must submit/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
  • Passport or Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted/uploaded. 
  • References: unless specifically stated otherwise all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).

IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

School of Law

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section after you log in to PAC.

For all Law Taught Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants: a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: non-NUIG applicants only must provide two written references.

IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

College of Engineering and Informatics

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Engineering and Informatics Taught programmes the following supporting documentation is required:
    • Official qualifications and third level exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send/upload final transcripts on receipt.
    • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
    • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
    • Passport or birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted/uploaded.
    • References: unless specifically stated otherwise non-NUIG applicants only must provide two written references. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).
IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

 

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.
 

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Taught programmes the following supporting documentation is required: 

    • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt.
    • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency.
    • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless otherwise indicated. 
    • **Applicants to Nursing & Midwifery Studies programmes do not need to submit a personal statement**
    • Passport or birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted. 
    • References: unless specifically stated otherwise all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic referee (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment). 
    • IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

      **Applicants to Nursing & Midwifery Studies programmes do not need to submit references or referee details**

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation. 

College of Science

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Science Taught Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

    • Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt.
    • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
    • Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
    • Passport or birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted. 
    • References: unless specifically stated otherwise all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic referee (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).
    • IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation. Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.

 How to Submit Supporting Documents 

Upload

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Alertnatively if for any reason you need to Post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation