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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.
Accessibility & LanguageWhat's new for 2026?
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
- GY123 BSc (Social Sciences and Sustainability): This course has a new title incorporating ‘sustainability’ to reflect the curriculum’s contemporary focus and the aim of equipping students with applicable skills across the environment, economic and society pillars of sustainability.
- GY125 BA (Digital Arts and Technology): This course has been withdrawn and will not be available for CAO 2026.
- Subject Geography in GY101 BA (Joint Honours): The subject of Geography offered in GY101 will have a new title of ‘Geography, Climate and Sustainability’ from September 2026 onwards.
College of Science and Engineering
- GY323 BSc (Zoology): Our new BSc (Zoology) will commence in September 2026 with code CAO GY323. As the only denominated programme in Zoology offered in Ireland, the course immerses students in the fascinating world of the animal kingdom equipping graduates with essential skills for careers in conservation, biodiversity and the environment.
College of Business, Public Policy and Law
From CAO 2026 onwards, Spanish will no longer be available on the BComm at Beginners Level. This will impact as follows:
- GY204 BComm (International Spanish): The language entry requirement for this course is changing from CAO 2026 onwards. Leaving Cert applicants are required to present a minimum H4 in Spanish to be eligible for this programme.
- GY201 BComm and GY209 BComm Global Experience: Beginners Spanish will not be available for students enrolling from 2026 onwards.
College of Medicine and Health
- GY505 MPharm: We are delighted to welcome the first 40 students enrolling on our new pharmacy programme in September 2025 with an aim to extend to an intake of 70 places in CAO 2026.
- GY501 Medicine (Surgery and Obstetrics): This programme will have major changes to its curriculum from September 2025 onwards. The innovative curriculum changes integrate the latest medical advances with extensive clinical exposure and simulation-based learning, where students will develop clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient-centred care.
