HEAR

What is the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)?

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

HEAR has been set up by a number of colleges and universities as evidence shows that socio-economic disadvantage can have a negative effect on how well a student does at school and whether they go on to college.

HEAR Applicants must meet a range of financial, social and cultural indicators to be considered for a reduced points place and extra college support.

As it does with the DARE Scheme, University of Galway has a quota of reduced points places available to eligible HEAR applicants; this quota differs from year to year. Information on the course quota for academic year 2023-24 is available here: Allocation of HEAR and DARE 25.

The following links provide essential information in determining eligibility and how to apply for the HEAR Scheme:

HEAR information leaflet 2024

O‌r visit www.accesscollege.ie/hear for further details.