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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.
First Year Orientation
First Year Orientation 23/24
Welcome! We are delighted you have chosen to study with us at the College of Science and Engineering. We wish you every success in your studies here at University of Galway and are delighted that you have chosen to study a course in our College.
Below you will find details of your full orientation schedule, which includes online and on-campus activities. Attendance is essential as you will get lots of important information on your academic program, introduced to new friends and experience the fun side of university. Have you completed Tús Maith? This self-paced and interactive online resource is designed to help you prepare for the transition to university. Click here to complete. HEAR and DARE eligible applicants will be notified by email of their orientation programme. Please note you need to attend both. For more general information on orientation click here.
Orientation - 15th-16th September 2023
Below you will find details of the college online orientation and the on-campus orientation schedule. Freshers’ Fest starts on Friday evening with some chilled out introductory events, to prepare you for the big Freshers party on Saturday!
Settling in Weeks
Find out more:
The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.