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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.
Accessibility & LanguageOur Programme
Study Abroad Semester Programme
Our popular Study Abroad Semester Programme offers students the opportunity to study at University of Galway and earn credits towards their degree at their home institution. Visiting and exchange students alike choose from the wide selection of classes (modules) from our regular degree courses, to meet their own major or minor requirements, subject to meeting the normal prerequisites.
The Visiting Student Academic Handbook is published for each semester and lists the specific classes (modules) available. Students should refer to the relevant Handbook when submitting their initial application.
N.B. The exact classes made available can vary year to year.
Visiting Student Academic Handbook Semester 1 24/25
Visiting Student Academic Handbook Semester 2 24/25
Programme Overview
- Visiting Students can study at University of Galway for a semester or a full academic year. Semester One runs from September to December. Semester Two runs from January until May.
- Visiting Student do not receive a degree from University of Galway. The credits you earn here can normally be transferred back to your home institution.
- You can expect to take 5 - 7 classes (modules) per semester. This equates to approximately 30 ECTS credits, which is a normal course load for University of Galway students per semester.
- Classes are generally delivered through lectures, which are normally held in large or medium sized lecture halls and which provide the foundations on which students are expected to explore further through independent reading.
- Lectures can be supplemented by smaller tutorials or seminar classes which provide an opportunity for discussion in a smaller group setting.
Exams and Transcripts
Visiting students are examined alongside our full time degree-seeking students. Most classes are examined by end of semester examination, and may include mid-term assignments and/or continuous assessment.
Upon completion of your studies, you will be sent a transcript showing the classes you have taken at University of Galway as well the credits earned and marks (%) received. In the matter of credit transfer and course equivalence, the International Office can, on request, provide indicative guidelines to translate ECTS credits to home country credits.
