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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.
News and Resources
News and Resources for students going abroad
NEWS - 1 May 2024 - SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, USA!
Application deadline: 16th August, 2024 at 12 noon Irish time.
An e-mail with all the details will be sent to all Second Year Arts students. Applicants should have overall Second Year results of First Class Honours.
Read about The McGuinn Scholars Program at Villanova University
Find out full details about the McGuinn scholarship for a Second Year CASSCS student and how to apply.
Studying abroad in academic year 2024/25
Studying abroad in academic year 2023/24
Studying abroad in academic year 2024/25
Study abroad places for semester 1 and full year have now been allocated, and nominations are underway.
A Study Abroad preparation meeting for College of Arts students took place on two dates in late March. You can view the Study Abroad preparation slides.
Useful documents:
Guide to Course Selection & Learning Agreements
Creating your OLA account
Completing your OLA (Online Learning Agreement)
Making Changes to your OLA
Learning Agreement for CASSCS students - Word version, for cases where it's not possible to use the Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
International Exchange Learning Agreement (only for students going on non-Erasmus mobility to the United States, Hong Kong, etc)
Travel insurance
You will be required to purchase travel insurance before going on mobility. Please make sure to read the University of Galway's Insurance Recommendations for Students on Mobility. You may refer also to the Undergraduate Travel Toolkit.
Your safety while abroad
Safety Advice for your international study visit
Studying abroad in academic year 2023/24
CASSCS Students going abroad in Semester 2 can view the slides from the Study Abroad information meeting that was held on Wednesday, 1st November, 2023. They are also advised to review this Pre-departure briefing for students going abroad in Semester 2
For all Erasmus paperwork, please refer to the Erasmus website.
Fact sheets for some of our partner universities are available on our Destinations page. This page is updated when new fact sheets are sent to us by partner universities.
Learning Agreement
Course Selection and Learning Agreements (a guide primarily intended for students who aren't studying continental languages, but the section about the Learning Agreement, page 5ff. will be relevant to ALL CASSCS students going on Erasmus study visits)
Completing your OLA (Online Learning Agreement)
Word version of Learning Agreement for CASSCS students (for cases where it's not possible to use the Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
International Exchange Learning Agreement - for students going on non-Erasmus exchanges outside of the EU
Travel Insurance
You will be required to purchase travel insurance before going on mobility. Please make sure to read the University of Galway's Insurance Recommendations for Students on Mobility. You may refer also to the Undergraduate Travel Toolkit.
Your safety while abroad
Safety Advice for your international study visit
Important Links
- International Travel Toolkit
- Financial Planning for Erasmus students