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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.
Upcoming Ceremony
Summer Conferring 2022
Summer Conferring will take place on the 14th June for Final Medicine, Final Therapy and Postgraduate Research students.
Dates: Tuesday 14th June 2022
Schedule & Time: 10:30am Autumn Conferring Schedule 2022
Location : Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Macléinn
Tickets will be issued: 24th May 2022
Eligible students: Postgraduate Research and Taught, Undergraduate students who were eligible to be conferred as of official exams results release date for their course.
Useful Information
Eligibility Criteria
Fees & Exams
All students must satisfy the academic requirements of their programme as per Marks and Standards and they must pay all outstanding programme fees by the stated deadline. There is no charge for attending conferring.
Deadlines
COURSE FEES DEADLINE for Summer Conferring: TBC
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEADLINE: Monday 25th April 2022- All steps of the thesis submission process must be completed by this date. Please see process for submitting thesis on Examinations page for information.
Robing
Graduands may pre-book their robes by visiting www.phelanconan.com to use their on-line booking service and select ‘student hire’ to book your gown. If you need assistance regarding your online booking you can email Phelan Conan directly at info@phelanconan.com.
Photography
To celebrate your virtual Graduation, The Lane Studio Galway, will be open to Photograph the Graduates & their families before, during & after the ceremonies at their City centre studio to record their achievement. To book an appointment please ring 091 567938 or email info@thelanestudios.com
Name on Degree Parchment
The name on your parchment is the name you supplied the university with when applying for your course. Please ensure your name is correct for the issue of parchments (this includes accents, apostrophes, etc) - check your Registration Statement and / or Transcript of Results to confirm.
Posting of Degree Parchment
All parchments for graduates conferred In Absentia are posted to Home Addresses within 2 weeks of each respective ceremony. Please ensure your home address is up to date. This can be updated by clicking on the link below for the Student Registry Helpdesk: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-registry-helpdesk/our-services/name-address/
Deferrals (PhD only)
Deferral of Conferring: MD and PhD graduands only may request to defer their graduation once to the next session only. Email conferring@nuigalway.ie with your request to defer no later than 2 weeks before your conferring date.