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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Accessibility & LanguageAcademic Calendar and Key Dates
Academic Calendar
Click here to access the (Staff Only) 2026 Academic Calendar on the staff intranet. This will be uploaded asap.
Dates last updated 15.01.26
Key Examination Dates
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Further Information |
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January 2026 |
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| Jan 26th | Semester 1 Provisional Results Released via Canvas | Provisional Results FAQ available here | ||
March 2026 |
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| Mar 3rd | Semester 2 Draft Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 10th | Semester 2 Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 10th | Semester 2 Timetable Feedback Deadline | |||
| Mar 18th | Semester 2 Exam Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 19th (TBC) | Semester 2 Student Exam E-Zine released | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 16th | Nursing/Midwifery Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 25th | Nursing/Midwifery Exam Board | |||
| Mar 27th | Nursing/Midwifery Results Release | Further information available here | ||
April 2026 |
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| Apr 3rd | Nursing/Midwifery Appeals deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Apr 7th | Burren College Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| Apr 14th | Burren College Exam Board | |||
| Apr 16th | Burren College Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| Apr 21st - May 8th | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
| Apr 23rd | Buren College Appeals Deadline | Further information available here | ||
May 2026 |
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| Apr 21st - May 8th | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
| May 8th | Final Med & Therapies Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| (TBC) | Submission of UG Deferrals Deadline | |||
| May 18th | Final Med & Therapies Exam Board | |||
| May 19th | Final Med & Therapies Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| (TBC) | Submission of PG Deferrals Deadline | |||
| May 22nd | UG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| May 26th | Final Med & Therapies Appeals | Further information available here | ||
| May 28th | PG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
June 2026 |
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| Jun 18th | UG Exams Boards | |||
| Jun 22nd - 24th | UG Exams Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jun 25th | PG Exam Boards | |||
| Jun 25th | UG Consultation Day | Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jun 29th - Jul 1st | PG Exam Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jun 31st | UG Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
July 2026 |
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| Jun 29th - Jul 1st | PG Exam Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 2nd | Autumn Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 2nd | PG Consultation Day | Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jul 6th | PG Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| (TBC) | 3rd and 4th Year Medicine Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 10th | Autumn Exam Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 11th | Autumn Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
August 2026 |
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| Aug 4th - 14th | Autumn Repeat Exams | Further information available here | ||
| Aug 18th | UG & PG Marks Return Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
September 2026 |
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| Sept 2nd | UG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 4th | UG Exam Results (Autumn) Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 9th -10th | PG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 11th | UG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 14th | PG Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 22nd | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 24th | PG Marks Return Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 25th | Final Nursing Exam Board | |||
| Sept 28th | Final Nursing Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| (TBC) | End of Year PhD Submission | Further information available here | ||
October 2026 |
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| Oct 2nd | Final Nursing Appeals Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 9th / 12th | PG Exam Boards (Winter) | |||
| Oct 14th | PG Results Released (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 21st | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 30th | Semester 1 Draft Timetable Released | |||
| Oct 30th | Semester 1 Exam Papers Submission | Further information available here | ||
November 2026 |
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| Nov 5th | Semester 1 Timetable Feedback Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Nov 12th | Semester 1 Timetable Released Online | Further information available here | ||
| Nov 13th | Semester 1 Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
December 2026 |
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| Dec 7th - 18th | Semester 1 Exams | Further information available here | ||
Contact Us
examsoffice @ universityofgalway.ie
091-493024
