Information for Visiting Students

Cooley Mountains

Every year, the Discipline of Archaeology at the University of Galway hosts large numbers of visiting students who come to Ireland from abroad to study for a semester or for a year. Visiting students come from a variety of countries, but by far the largest numbers come from the USA.

The Archaeology 2024-2025 - Visiting Students Guide contains a listing of all Archaeology courses open to visiting students along with other useful information and contact details if you are considering taking an Archaeology course here at the University of Galway. For more detailed information please peruse the Undergraduate 1BA, 2BA and 3BA webpages, which include links to 1st Year, 2nd Year and 3rd Year BA Handbooks. 

Creevagh Wedge Tomb

M‌ore general information for Visiting Students wishing to study at the University of Galway can be found HERE.

Student frequently asked questions (FAQs)