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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 & LanguageNew Student
Congratulations on accepting your place and Welcome to University of Galway !
New Undergrad / CAO Students
Online Registration opens Monday, 1st September @10am ( and closes 30th September). You CANNOT register before this date
There are three easy steps you need to follow in order to register for your course.
- Accept your offer on CAO.ie
- Activate your Campus Account:
From Sunday, 31 August and after accepting your offer, University of Galway will send Campus Account activation instructions to the email address on your application. Please ensure that this is a valid working email address.
You must activate your Campus Account before you can register for your course.
If you haven't received your MFA email after 2 days from your date of acceptance, please email servicedesk@universityofgalway.ie - Register for your course: Immediately after activation, log in to your new University of Galway email. Here, you will find an email with instructions on how to register for your course.
GY Codes for 25-26
1st Year Postgrad Students
Online Registration opens Tuesday, 19th August
(Closes September 30th for Taught Postgrads and October 31st for Research Postgrads)
See step though Registration Guide
Please ensure that you:
- Accept your offer
- Activate your Campus Account:
- Register for your course
NOTE: If you have any queries regarding your application please liaise direct with the Admissions Office, we can only assist once you have accepted your offer and are on our system
(when online registration opens for your course as per the above dates).
Contact Us
Contact details, where are we located, etc
ID Card Collection
Collection Schedule for Undergrad and postgrad students will be updated near the start of term - ID card information
Important Contacts:
Useful information such as Other links in Registry, Student Support and College and School Information
Further Information on Starting University:
Check out the Starting University webpage which contains important information about welcome events, including orientation.
FAQ
Check out our frequently asked questions
New 1st Year PhD with start date after March 1st 2025?
As you are starting your course between 1st March and 31st August, you will commence in a ‘0’ course stream e.g. 0SPA1. This stream allows you to register, obtain your student card set up your campus student accounts and gain access to a wide range of campus services and facilities.
You will be required to register again in August 2025 for the 1st year of your course e.g. 1SPA1. Registration information for 25/26 will be updated on our registration webpage www.universityofgalway.ie/registration later in the year.
Online registration is now closed. If you wish to Register for the remainder of the academic year, the following is required:
1. COLLEGE PERMISSION: Permission from College / Supervisor to register.
2. FEES: Contact the Fees Office at fees@universityofgalway.ie . Once the Fees Office clear you to register, email confirmation of same to registration@universityofgalway.ie.
3. STUDENT: In order for us to manually register you, we require your authorisation, please email registration@universityofgalway.ie if you want to register and accept the Universities Terms & Conditions.
