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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.
New Student

Congratulations on accepting your place and Welcome to University of Galway !

1st Year Postgrad Students
Online Registration opens Tuesday, 18th August @ 10am. You CANNOT register before this date
(Closes September 30th for Taught Postgrads and October 30th for Research Postgrads)
See step though Registration Guide
Before you can register for your course, please ensure that the steps below are complete:
- Accept your offer
- Activate your Campus Account:
If you haven't received your MFA email, please email servicedesk@universityofgalway.ie - Register
NOTE: If you have any queries regarding your application please liaise direct with the Postgraduate Admissions Office, we can only assist once you have accepted your offer and are on our system
New Undergrad / CAO Students
Online Registration opens Monday, 31st August @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
- Activate your Campus Account:
24-48 hours after you accept 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. View the step-through registration guide ( nearer reg opening date) and learn more about GY Codes
- NOTE: If you have any queries regarding your application please liaise direct with the Undergraduate Admissions Office, we can only assist once you have accepted your offer and are on our system
Contact Us
Contact details, where are we located, etc
ID Card Collection
Collection Schedule for Undergrad and postgrad students - - 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
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