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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.
Key Dates
Undergraduate Application Closing Dates
CENTRAL APPLICATIONS OFFICE
Applications for full-time Undergraduate Degree courses (Irish and EU Applicants) are made via: The Central Applications Office (CAO)
Closing date
1 Feb
Late applicants
1 May
Change of mind
1 July
Please refer to CAO Handbook for restrictive closing dates.
*NB: The medical programme has the restricted entry final closing date of 1 February
Postgraduate Closing and Review Dates
PAC , the online application system opens on 1 November to accept applications for the following September Entry.
Closing Dates (for Taught Programmes)
Some courses have specific closing dates. Please check the course information for your courses closing date: http://universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/
General Review Dates (for Taught Programmes)
1 December |
1 January |
1 February |
1 April |
1 June |
Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available. As programmes become filled, they will be closed to further applications on PAC. As such, you are advised to apply early. |
Closing Dates (for Research Programmes)
Submit your application to a research programme at any time with the exception of applications to the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies. Applications to this college are required before mid-July or Mid-November in that year (for September and January commencement respectively).
Term Dates
Term start and end dates can be found here: http://universityofgalway.ie/registry/academic-term-dates/
Open Days
Check out our upcoming Open Days at http://universityofgalway.ie/courses/open-days/