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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.
Accommodation Areas
While there is a high demand for housing in Galway, various options are available for students throughout Galway city and its environs. There are many bus routes throughout Galway and trains to surrounding areas. You can also find second hand bicycles in local listings or rent bikes through TFI bikes.
Explore off-campus private properties through Studentpad (your trusted site for finding private accommodation).
Learn more about Galway's popular accommodation areas below.
Athenry
This popular medieval town is just a 20-minute train ride from Galway city centre.
Bearna (Barna on many maps / listings)
A scenic seaside village offering a convenient commute to campus.
Ballybane
Close to Renmore and Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybane is a 20 min bus ride from the city centre.
Knocknacarra
Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen on many maps / listings)
A village located about 10 km northwest of Galway city, near the stunning Lough Corrib.
Oranmore
A popular commuter town on the edge of Oranmore Bay, 9 km east of Galway city.
Oughterard
Oughterard sits on the banks of the beautiful Owenriff River, about 26 km northwest of Galway city.
Rahoon
A 15 min drive to the city centre, with Westside Shopping Centre and Playing Fields nearby.
Salthill
Salthill Promenade is a favourite walking and swimming spot for locals, just a short bus ride from the city centre.
An Spidéal (Spiddal on many maps / listings)
A picturesque village on the shores of Galway Bay with a fun craft village (18 km from Galway city).
Tuam
Although Tuam is the furthest out (33.4 km from Galway City ), the town offers good amenities and scenic surroundings.
Search Private Accommodation in Galway
Search for accommodation through NUI Galway Studentpad.