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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.
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
ENLIGHT Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) offer a unique opportunity to combine online learning with a short period of face-to-face instruction at one of our partner universities across Europe. BIPs allow credits to be gained towards your University of Galway degree programme while participating in an international experience. Eligible students can apply for Erasmus+ funding to help cover the costs of participation in the on-site element.
What opportunities are available?
Several BIPs are currently open to University of Galway students through the ENLIGHT network. Participation is subject to approval by your Programme Director, Year Coordinator, or Research Supervisor. These opportunities are only available to students who are registered with the University of Galway for academic year 2025/26.
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Open to: |
Dates of the onsite week |
Host |
Adapting to Climate Change: Ecosystem Services of Urban Green Zones |
Bachelors and Masters students in all subjects |
25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 |
Uppsala University |
Challenging Disability Barriers: Encountering and overcoming limitations |
Bachelors and Masters students |
09/03/2026 - 14/03/2026 |
Göttingen University, Germany |
Corporate Valuation without and with Personal Taxes from a theoretical and practical perspective |
Masters students in Economics and Law |
08/06/2026 - 12/06/2026 |
Göttingen University, Germany
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Bachelors and Masters students in all subjects, but most suitable to education |
26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 |
Comenius University Bratislava |
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Masters and Doctoral students in humanities and social sciences |
13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 |
Galway University |
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Teacher Education Module: Global Citizenship in Education |
Masters students in social sciences |
13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 |
University of Groningen, Netherlands |
The Polyglot Playground: Innovating Education for Future Language Teachers
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Masters students in humanities and social sciences
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13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 |
Göttingen University, Germany |
How do I apply for an opportunity?
To apply:
- Review the course details on the ENLIGHT website.
- Discuss the opportunity with your Programme Director, Year Coordinator or Research Supervisor.
- If your academic lead agrees the course is appropriate, please complete the Application for an ENLIGHT BIP form.
Before submitting your application form, consider drafting your answers to the following questions which will be used in the selection process:
- Why are you interested in taking the module and participating in this ENLIGHT initiative?
- How will this module content be beneficial to your current programme?
- How will this module be beneficial to your personal development or future study/career plans?
Applying does not mean you are guaranteed a place. Applicants will be contacted between 17 and 30 November with the outcome of shortlisting. Possible outcomes include:
- Offer - A place is being held for you. Please confirm you would like to take the place within 5 days.
- Waitlist - You may be offered a place if another student drops out or more spaces are made available.
- Not shortlisted – Unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion.
What happens if I am selected?
You will be sent a link to an online guide to help you through the process with your confirmation email. This guide includes information on how to apply for Erasmus+ funding to support travel costs. The funding is normally between €400 and €800 dependent on where the course is taking place and the length of the onsite week. Funding is released upon completion of the course, submission of a certificate of attendance, and an EU participation report.
Questions
If you have any questions about BIPs please contact me via the Query / Expression of Interest in BIP form.
Downloads
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2026 PDF (12.4MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2026 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 2025 PDF (1.6 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)