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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.
A-Level
University of Galway welcomes applications for full-time undergraduate degree courses from students taking GCE exams in the UK or Northern Ireland.
Application Process:
Applications should be made to the Central Applications Office (CAO). Students are encouraged to read the CAO Handbook which provides great detail on the application process. The CAO also provides a suite of helpful video guides explaining the application process.
Entry Requirements:
Please see our A Level Quick Guide 2024 which provides the minimum entry requirements for each of our undergraduate programmes offered through the CAO.
It is also important to check that your GCE subjects are recognised for the purposes of meeting the entry requirements. Please consult this guide by the National University of Ireland to check the recognised subjects: A-level Recognised Subjects.
A-level to Leaving Cert Equivalencies: (updated April 2024)
The A Level Quick Guide 2024 also provides a table on the A-level to Leaving Cert Equivalencies.
Universities Ireland has developed new A-level to Leaving Certificate equivalencies which will make it easier for students with A-levels to secure university places through the CAO. The new equivalencies will be implemented for whole university cycle in the 2025 CAO cycle. The existing equivalencies will continue to apply for the 2024 CAO cycle.
