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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
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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
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Alumni & Friends
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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.
Accessibility & LanguageAcademic Calendar and Key Dates
Academic Calendar
Click here to access the (Staff Only) 2025 Academic Calendar on the staff intranet.
Dates for 2026 to be updated December 2025
Key Examination Dates
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January 2026 |
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| 26th Jan | Semester 1 Provisional Results Released via Canvas | Provisional Results FAQ available here | ||
February 2026 |
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| Feb | Semester 2 Draft Timetable Released | Further information available here |
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March 2026 |
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| Mar | Semester 2 Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Mar | Semester 2 Timetable Feedback Deadline | |||
| Mar | Semester 2 Exam Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Mar | Semester 2 Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
| Mar | Nursing/Midwifery Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| Mar | Nursing/Midwifery Exam Board | |||
| Mar | Nursing/Midwifery Results Release | Further information available here | ||
April 2026 |
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| Apr | Nursing/Midwifery Appeals deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Apr | Burren College Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| Apr | Burren College Exam Board | |||
| Apr | Burren College Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| Apr | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
| Apr | Buren College Appeals Deadline | Further information available here | ||
May 2026 |
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| May | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
| May | Final Med & Therapies Marks Return | Further information available here | ||
| May | Submission of UG Deferrals Deadline | |||
| May | Final Med & Therapies Exam Board | |||
| May | Final Med & Therapies Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| May | Submission of PG Deferrals Deadline | |||
| May | UG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| May | Final Med & Therapies Appeals | Further information available here | ||
| May | PG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
June 2026 |
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| Jun | UG Exams Boards | |||
| Jun | UG Exams Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jun | PG Exam Boards | |||
| Jun | UG Consultation Day | Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jun | PG Exam Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jun | UG Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
July 2026 |
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| Jul | PG Exam Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jul | Autumn Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Jul | PG Consultation Day | Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jul | PG Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| July | 3rd and 4th Year Medicine Exam Appeal Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Jul | Autumn Exam Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Jul | Autumn Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
August 2026 |
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| Aug | Autumn Repeat Exams | Further information available here | ||
| Aug | UG & PG Marks Return Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
September 2026 |
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| Sept | UG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept | UG Exam Results (Autumn) Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | PG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept | PG Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | UG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | Final Nursing Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | PG Marks Return Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept | Final Nursing Exam Board | |||
| Sept | 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 | Final Nursing Appeals Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Oct | PG Exam Boards (Winter) | |||
| Oct | PG Results Released (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct | Semester 1 Draft Timetable Released | |||
| Oct | Semester 1 Exam Papers Submission | Further information available here | ||
November 2026 |
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| Nov | Semester 1 Timetable Feedback Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Nov | Semester 1 Timetable Released Online | Further information available here | ||
| Nov | Semester 1 Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
December 2026 |
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| Dec | Semester 1 Exams | Further information available here | ||
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