Postgraduate Students

When choosing a postgraduate qualification it is critical that you choose one that will engage, challenge and provide you with international employment opportunities. The School of Engineering provides skills and knowledge that enable our creative and talented students reach their full potential.

A Masters degree qualification from the School of Engineering, accredited by Engineers Ireland, helps you to distinguish yourself in a competitive job market. It also enables you to develop the specialist skills you need to succeed in your chosen field. Our programmes are recognised internationally, with our graduates securing employment soon after completing their programme in many of the world’s leading companies. We work with industry to ensure that our programmes produce graduates who are highly skilled and trained to address the problems society face. 

World-leading research drives teaching forward at the School of Engineering. Your learning experience is enhanced by this spirit of enquiry, as you are taught by academics who bring the latest ideas and discoveries into the lecture theatre. We are committed to delivering top quality teaching for our students. Our Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, enables lecturers to keep up to date with their teaching practices. Your lecturers are recognised experts in specific fields such as renewable energy, biomedical energy, ICT, structural engineering, among others, which makes NUI Galway the first choice for anyone interested in Engineering.