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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 & LanguagePay Scales
Current Pay Scales
Please find details below of the current salary scales , payable per year, for roles within the University of Galway.
Files coming soon...
University of Galway Pay Scales 2025 – link to excel
University of Galway Pay Scales 2024 – link to excel
University of Galway Pay Scales 2023 – link to excel
Additionally, in CoreHR, when you navigate to Pay → My Payslips → Full Payslip, there is a Rate Current button that displays all rates and points within your assigned pay scale, as determined by HR.
Staff can also access the same version through our PowerBI platform here. No preinstall app is required; you just need to activate your PowerBI account (https://app.powerbi.com/). If there are any licensing issues, please contact the ISS team.
Circular Letters
The circular letters and scales applicable to the higher education sector are available below:
2025
1st March 2025
Circular 001/2025 (Pay Increase 1st March 2025).pdf
2024
1st October 2024
Circular 003-2024 (Pay Increase 1st October 2024).pdf
1st June 2024
Circular 002-2024 (Pay Increase 1st June 2024).pdf
1st January 2024
Circular 001-2024 (Pay Increase 1st January 2024).pdf
2023
1st October 2023
Circular 003-2023 (Pay Increase 1st October 2023).pdf
1st March 2023
Circular 002-2023 (Pay Increase 1st March 2023).pdf
Hourly Paid Teaching Staff
Please refer to your contract for clarification.
| Paycode | Pay Code Description | Date Effective | Currency | Hourly Rate of Pay |
| 110 | Teaching Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 59.5 |
| 111 | Tutorial Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 29.74 |
| 112 | Laboratory Demo Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 20.08 |
| 113 | Related Acadmic Duties | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 29.74 |
| 127 | Essay Correctors | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 11.3 |
| 128 | Undergrad Demostrators | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 14.27 |
| 2110 | Teaching Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 53.54 |
| 2111 | Tutorial Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 26.78 |
| 2112 | Laboratory Demo Payment | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 18.26 |
| 2113 | Related Acadmic Duties | 01-Oct-2023 | Euro (€) | 26.78 |
