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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 & LanguageProspective Students
Why Study Computer Science and Information Technology?
There are many reasons why you should consider studying Computer Science, including:
More and more people are using the Internet for downloading music, shopping, booking holidays, paying car tax, getting involved in online communities and furthering their education online.
The business world has been transformed using information management tools. Work can be done more quickly, and the ease of access to information means that decisions can be more effective.
Medical informatics involves the use of IT for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of medical data and medical education Smart cards, which contain their own microprocessor, are used for storing personal information, hold digital cash, or prove identity.
Graduates in the area of Computer Science and IT have a vital role to play in this continuing revolution. A B.Sc. in Computer Science & Information Technology will equip you with essential skills to become part of the software industry, both in the development of software and the application of computer systems.
About NUI Galway
The University was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway. It was one of the three Queen's colleges founded under the Queen's college (Ireland) Act, 1845, the others being located in Belfast and Cork.
The college opened for students in October 1849. The campus itself is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, close to the centre of Galway, on a most attractive site.
The original mid-nineteenth century University buildings are in a Tudor architectual style. The old stone quadrange, at the heart of the University, is flanked by new buildings, refecting the steady growth, in quality and in numbers, of the University.
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Social Activities
There are more than fifty societies and thirty athletic clubs on campus which cater for a wide variety of interests. The University's prime location on the banks of the River Corrib provides students with excellent opportunities to take part i all water sports, from rowing to kayaking to canoeing.
Wind-surfing, sailing and a swimming pool are available nearby in Salthill, while the mountains and hills of Connemara are easily accessible for those interested in mountaineering, hill-walking and orienteering.
The University's indoor and outdoor Sports and Recreation Centres offer tennis and squash courts, Olympic handball courts, gymnasium, badminton, volleyball and basketball courts, table tennis, boxing, karate and aerobics.
Playing fields are available for other spots e.g. hockey, rugby and football, while provision is also made for horse-riding and golf.
The University also houses one of the main musical venues in the west of Ireland - the Aula Maxima recital room hosts a varied programme of internationally renowned classical, traditional and contemporary Irish musicians throughout the year.
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