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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.
Support for International Students
Support Services for International Students
We have many years’ experience welcoming international students to Galway and provide a wide range of support services to help you adjust to your new environment.
Louise Kelly is our dedicated International Student Officer who looks after the pastoral care of international students.
The role of the International Student Officer is to ensure that international students are enabled to have the best possible experience while studying at NUI Galway. The ISO represents the interests of international students and provides non-academic support to students who are undergoing difficulties, including an out of hours emergency phone service.
e: louise.kelly@nuigalway.ie
Louise is available on 086 8576152 for out of hours (non academic related) emergencies.
International Affairs Office
The International Affairs Office provides a range of support services specifically for international students and is your first point of contact for many of the support services offered to students at NUI Galway. Services provided by the International Affairs Office include:
· Orientation programme for new students
· Advice on international entry requirements and application processes
· English Language Support Classes
· Advice on immigration requirements and study visas
Student Support Services
International students can also avail of the full range of Student Support Services available to all NUI Galway students.
Accommodation Offices
The Accommodation Office assists students in finding housing and provides advice on general housing issues.
Disability Support Service
Students who have a disability/specific learning difficulty and who require particular supports should notify the Disability Support Service in advance of admission to the University.
Deans of Chaplaincy Service
The Deans of Chaplaincy Service provides active pastoral care and spiritual leadership for all students and can also assist in making contact with other religious denominations.
Student Counselling
The Student Counselling team of qualified and experienced counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists, offers confidential individual counselling to all NUI Galway students.
Student Health Unit
The Student Health Unit provides on-campus medical, psychiatric and physiotherapy care to registered NUI Galway students in a professional and confidential manner.
Health Promotion Service
The Health Promotion Service aims to assist students to reach their full potential by providing non-judgemental and up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions. Programmes run by the service include The Mind, Body & Soul programme and the Exam De-stress Programme.
Career Development Centre
The Career Development Centre is available to help students manage their career development by providing information on different career options as well as practical support and workshops on all aspects of graduate careers including CV preparation and interview techniques
Students Union
The Students Union (SU) is the independent voice of students representing your interests and solving your problems on campus and beyond. The SU also provides assistance and guidance in the areas of finance, accommodation, academic problems, rights, jobs, personal safety, mental health and wellbeing. There are 16 elected officers of the Union including and Education Officer and Welfare Officer who can offer confidential support and information should you experience academic or personal problems.
Academic Support Services
The University also provides a wide range of academic support services to help international students with their studies.
James Hardiman Library
The James Hardiman Library is the main library on campus and provides study spaces and the key resources you need for your study. Students can access the books, journals and electronic resources by visiting the Library in person or through the Library’s website which provides you with 24/7 access, anytime and anywhere. Library Tours are provided as part of the orientation programme at the beginning of each semester.
Academic Writing Centre
The Academic Writing Centre offers free one-to-one sessions on academic writing tailored to the needs of individual students. In addition to help with grammar, punctuation and spelling, the centre provides assistance with essay structure and the overall writing process.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the online learning system used at NUI Galway, which allows lecturers to post materials such as lecture notes, reading materials, weblinks, videos, quizzes, etc, online. Blackboard is available 24/7 from both on and off campus. There is also a Blackboard App (in iPhone and Android versions) which you can download.
EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Classes
The International Affairs Office also provides free writing support classes for students whose first language is not English. For more information, please email padraic.frehan@nuigalway.ie
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)