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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 NUI Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at NUI Galway is all about here.
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
Since 1845, NUI 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
NUI 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
NUI 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 NUI Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at NUI Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
Alumni, Friends & Supporters
There are over 90,000 NUI Galway graduates Worldwide, connect with us and tap into the online community.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At NUI 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.
Undergraduate Applications (Non-EU Full Degree)
Application Process
Students applying for full undergraduate degree programmes from outside of the European Union (EU), and who are liable for full non-EU tuition fees, should apply online via Apply to NUI Galway.
Students applying for undergraduate medicine should apply directly to the School of Medicine, please note that applications for medicine will not be processed by the International Affairs Office.
Your Application
Documentation Requirements (documents you should have available to upload to your application).
- Please upload originals or certified copies of school transcripts/examination certificates (or forecast results/predicted scores if available). Where an applicant has not yet completed Secondary School (High School), the most recent transcript should be submitted. Transcripts and graduation/examination certificates should be translated into english where neccessary.
- For US Applicants a standarised test score is required. For your SAT scorecard, if you have selected NUI Galway, College Board will provide us with your SAT scorecard. For ACT, we hope to receive your scorecard electronically but in the meantime please upload your scorecard to your application when available or alternatively selected the NUI Galway code and we will receive a copy via post. The NUI Galway SAT code is 5878. The NUI Galway ACT code is 5351.
- A copy of your Passport
- A Personal Statement (typed) of no more than 800 words outlining your academic interests, sporting and/or cultural interests and your reasons for wanting to study at NUI Galway. You may also include aspects of your academic career that are not necessarily reflected in your application. (optional)
- Two Letters of Recommendation ideally from a teacher and/guidance counsellor or someone who knows you personally. Alternatively you can provide their contact informtion when you are applying online ( include their e-mail address) and same will be requested in confidence.
- Please upload IELTS or TOEFL certificate, in the case of applicants whose first language is not English.
- Some of our Undergraduate Courses may have specific subject requirements such as a higher level of mathematics or that you have studied a foreign language/second language, please check out the 2021 Entry Quick Guide to Subject Requirements below for your course. [Please note that the Irish Language requirements refers to Irish students only]. The 2021 A-Level Quick Guide to Subject Requirements is also featured below.
- If you have a query about these requirements please contact the International Marketing & Recruitment team e-mail; InternationalMarketingRecruitment@nuigalway.ie
- 2021 Entry - Quick Guide to Subject Requirements
- 2021 A-Level Quick Guide to Subject Requirements
When to Apply
For the September 2021 intake we open for applications from 1st November 2020. Decisions on applications are made on a rolling basis, throughout the year, so please ensure to apply as early as possible. Applicants can usually expect a decision within 4-6 weeks of submitting an application.
Closing Date
Applications are now open for September 2021. Applications will close on September 18th, 2021 for September 2021 intake. Students who are coming from visa required countries please be mindful that teaching starts on the 27th of September. Students applying for full undergraduate degree programmes from outside of the European Union (EU), should apply online via Apply to NUI Galway.
Application Fee
An application fee of €35 will apply when submitting a Non EU Undergraduate application to NUI Galway (you may apply for up to two programmes).
Apply online to NUI Galway
The Student Voice Podcast Series
Welcome to NUI Galway's Student Voice Podcast Series. Hear from some of our International and Irish Undergraduate Students about their courses and how they are finding life at NUI Galway.
Explore Courses and Careers
Explore NUI Galway’s 75 degree programmes through a series of presentations which are available to stream and download here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
Frequently asked questions regarding the application process.
NEWS, EVENTS & FEATURES
For more information on student activities, information evenings, open days and all other events of interest.
Downloads
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 PDF (8.4MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 PDF (14.3MB)
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Pre-Arrival Guide 2022 PDF (16 MB)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2022 PDF (1.20MB)
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International Student Opportunities at NUI Galway PDF (1.36MB)
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Mexican Student Guide PDF (1.20MB)
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Indian Student Guide PDF (2.81MB)
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Indonesian Student Guide PDF (1.58MB)
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Chinese Student Guide PDF (1.35MB)
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North American Guide PDF (1.49MB)
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Malaysian Student Guide PDF (1.31MB)
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Hong Kong Student Guide PDF (1.12MB)
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Saudi Arabian Students PDF (1.14MB)
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UAE Student Guide PDF (1.04MB)
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Nigerian Ghanaian Guide PDF (1.16MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 PDF (11.3MB)