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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.
Terms and Conditions
Attendance & Punctuality
Students are expected to attend all classes scheduled on the course timetable. This will ensure students gain the maximum benefits of the course.
- Students are expected in their classrooms 5 minutes before class begins.
- Attendance by students is defined as attending the full designated tuition hours i.e. arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early means the student is marked absent for the class.
- Daily attendance records are kept for duration of course. o In the event that a student is unable to attend class, it is the duty of that student to notify their teacher of their absence.
- Where a Non-EU student has 25% or more uncertified absence in the first six weeks of their programme, it is the duty of the English Language Centre to notify Immigrations services (GNIB and INIS).
- A letter of warning of expulsion is issued to students for non –attendance of 25% of course in the first six weeks of programme.
Holidays
- The English Language Centre is closed for the following national holidays in 2024: 5 February, 17 March, 29 March, 31 March, 6 May, 3 June, 5 August, 28 October.
- English Language Centre closes for Christmas holidays 22 December 2023 until 3 January 2024. National holidays will be observed with no additional classes offered in compensation for classes missed.
Student Complaints Procedure
- English Language Centre, University of Galway is committed to ensuring that students have a positive student experience. The University constantly monitors and evaluates its academic courses, administrative systems and student support services with a view to improving their quality.
- The purpose of the Student Complaints Procedure is to enable the English Language Centre, University of Galway in a clear, simple and fair manner to resolve, in a timely fashion, any legitimate complaints which students may have in relation to the provision of courses and services to them.
- Many formal and informal mechanisms exist within the University and in order to ensure that complaints are dealt with in an appropriate way students are urged to use the existing mechanisms available to them and where possible to resolve the matter in an informal way.
- Feedback forms are provided at the start and finish of our courses. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on all aspects of your stay with us towards improving the quality of our courses and related services.
- Please address your complaints directly with a member of our English Language Centre’s Student Services team or by emailing englishlanguage@universityofgalway.ie. To make a formal complaint, please follow University of Galway’s official complaints procedure.
Emergencies
- For police, ambulance, fire brigade and other emergency services dial 112. The local police station is located in Mill Street, Galway city centre and can be contact directly on 091 538000.
- For emergency medical help, the Health Unit on campus is open Monday – Friday during the academic term 9:15-12:30 and 2:30-4:30. Weekend emergency help is provided through Citydoc in Bon Secours Hospital, telephone 091 758008.
- For all other emergencies, please phone English Language Centre’s direct line on 087 9726033 outside office hours.
Class Size
The maximum number of students in any of our classes is 15. For a class to run, the minimum number of students required is 5. English Language Centre reserves the right to cancel courses if minimum number of students is not reached with up to 2 weeks notification of cancellation
Downloads
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025 PDF (12.4MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2025 PDF (3.2MB)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2025 PDF (1.20MB)
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Postgraduate Quick Guide PDF (0.3 mb)
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A-Level Quick Guide to Courses 2025 PDF (1.04MB)
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Pre-Arrival Guide 2024 PDF (54.1 MB)
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Brazil Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Chile Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Colombia Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Ghana Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Hong Kong Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Indian Student Guide PDF (3.5 MB)
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Indonesian Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Malaysian Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Mexico Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Nigeria Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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North American Student Guide PDF (2.9 MB)
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Panama Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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South African Student Guide PDF (3.7 MB)
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Taiwan Student Guide PDF (4.0 MB)
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Thailand Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Turkish Student Guide PDF (4.2 MB)
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UAE Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Vietnam Student Guide PDF (3.39 MB)