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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.
Orientation
Orientation September 2025
Welcome to University of Galway
Céad Míle Fáilte (Welcome)
University of Galway would like to warmly welcome all our new international students. We are delighted to have you join our university community and we work hard to ensure the experience is everything you hoped it would be.
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 9 January in the Bailey Allen Hall starting at 9.15 am (sharp). At this session, you will receive information on health, immigration, Clubs & Societies, counselling, volunteering and more. There will be fun, spot prizes and a chance to meet other students worldwide.
Academic orientation details for each cohort can be found below:
Visiting Students/Erasmus
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Visiting Students
Support services orientation will start at 9:15 AM in the Bailey Allen Hall.
*This session is for all Visiting, Erasmus and International students starting in January.
Erasmus
This specific orientation will take place from 14:00 PM in the Bailey Allen Hall.
*This session is for Erasmus students only.
Friday, 10 January 2025
Registration and Academic Advisory Session
This session is for all Visiting and Erasmus students who are studying for a single semester.
*This session is not relevant for International Accounting and Analytics students.
Postgraduate (Pathway B)
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 9 January at 9:15 am in the Bailey Allen hall.
SIMs for International Students
Please read the below documents in order to avail of the Vodafone SIM card offer:
Terms and Conditions
Other providers include:
Eir Mobile
For further information on this promotion please contact Global Galway directly.
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)