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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.
Deferrals
Deferral Information for Students
It is recognised that circumstances may arise which will lead to a student wishing to defer some of his/her assessments and/or formal examinations during the academic year. Please be assured that whatever the circumstances are there is a network of support within the University in Student Services, the Colleges and Schools, Registry and the Student’s Union which you should avail of. This guide is to assist you with the process should you need to apply for a deferral of an examination.
Exams Deferral Policy (includes application form)
*NOTE* Final Year Deferrals
Q: Can I confer if I defer a final year module?
A: Please refer to the Conferring webpage here for any queries on conferring schedules
General Exam Deferral Application Form - Word- PDF
Any queries on the Deferral process should be directed to your College Office, contact details below.
**Please see below specific deferral forms for College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, College of Science & Engineering, School of Medicine & School of Law students.
Deferral of Exam Applications - Forms and Contact Details
Students of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
- Specific Deferral Form: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
- Catherine McCurry
- Díreach/Direct: 091 493958
- Ríomhphost/eMail: artsundergrad@universityofgalway.ie
Students of the College of Science and Engineering
- Specific Deferral Form: College of Science & Engineering
- Phone UG - 091 493026 (until 4pm Mon-Fri)
- Phone PG - 091 492182 (until 4pm Mon-Fri)
Students of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
- School of Medicine Specific Deferral Application Form
- Email: College Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Office
- Email: School of Medicine
- Email: School of Health Sciences
- Email: School of Nursing & Midwifery
- Form: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Students of the College of Business, Public Policy & Law
- Specific Deferral Form: J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
- Email: business@universityofgalway.ie
- 091 493807
School of Law
- Specific Deferral School of Law - Deferral Application Form 2024 - 2025
- Email: law@universityofgalway.ie
- 091 493082
Shannon College of Hotel Management
- Email: david.odonovan@universityofgalway.ie
- 091 497203
Contact Us
examsoffice @ universityofgalway.ie
091-493024