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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 & LanguageCampus Welcome
Orientation Schedule
| Time | Theme | Presenter | Venue |
| 09:00-09:45 |
Engineering Student Life 101 - GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 only Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university and getting involved. |
Your Students' Union Executive Officers | ENG-G018, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Science Student Life 101 - GY301, GY303, GY304, GY350, GY321 only Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university and getting involved. |
Your Students' Union Executive Officers | Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 10:00-12:00 |
Get to know your classmates and the campus! |
CÉIM Team & Dr Myra Lydon | ENG-G018, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 11:00-13:00 |
Get to know your classmates and the campus! |
CÉIM Team & Dr David Cheung | AC002, Emily Anderson Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 11:00-13:00 |
Get to know your classmates and the campus! |
CÉIM Team & Dr Gary Gillanders | AC003, D'Arcy Thompson Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Student Success Coaching - GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY322 |
Denise McBride | Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 12:00-12:45 |
Science Student Life 101 - GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY322 only Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university and getting involved. |
Your Students' Union Executive Officers | AC001, Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY405: Mechanical Engineering | Dr Eoin King | ENG-2052, 2nd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY406: Electronic & Computer Engineering | Dr Adnan Elahi | ENG-3052, 3rd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY413: Energy Systems Engineering | Dr Magda Hajdukiewicz | ENG-3037, 3rd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY414: Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Dr Maeve Duffy | ENG-2036, 2nd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY301: Science | Dr Gary Gillanders | AC001, Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY303: Biomedical Science | Dr. Helen Dodson | AC213, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY308: Environmental Science | Prof Mike Gormally | AC204, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY309: Financial Mathematics and Economics | Dr Nina Snigireva | CSB1007, Computer Science Building |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY313: Occupational Health and Safety Management | Dr Marie Coggins | CSB1008, Computer Science Building |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY318: Biopharmaceutical Chemistry | Prof Peter Crowley | Chemistry Room 231, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY319: Mathematical Science | Dr. Martin Meere | ADB-1020, Arús de Brun |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY321: Genetics and Genomics | Dr Derek Morris |
Biochemistry room 125, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY408: Biomedical Engineering | Dr Jamie Concannon | ENG-3036, 3rd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 15:00-16:00 | GY304: Biotechnology | Dr Andrew Flaus | |
| 15:00-16:00 | GY322: Agricultural Science | Dr David Styles | AC203, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Class of 2024 Photo: Your chance to feature in the group photo of all first years 2024 on your first day at university. Let's fill the Quad! |
Student Services Student Engagement Team | The Quadrangle |
| 17:00-18:00 |
Socs Fun Fest: Join the societies for a fun party with lots of fun challenges including speed friending bingo, Kahoots quizzes, virtual escape rooms, walking debates and more. |
Your student societies - Find out more here | Bailey Allen Hall/Áras na Mac Léinn |
| 18:00-19:00 |
Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends in the welcoming setting of the Chaplaincy garden . Come hungry, leave happy! |
Chaplaincy |
Orientation Schedule
| Time | Theme | Presenter | Venue |
| 09:00-10:00 |
Welcome to the University of Galway An introduction to the University of Galway and student supports from the President, the Dean of Students, your College Dean and your Student Support Officer. |
Dean of College (Prof Walter Gear), Interim University President & Dean of Students | Bailey Allen Hall |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Breakout sessions: |
Active Consent, Student Success Coaching, Student Services | Bailey Allen Hall |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Campus Challenge: Complete the circuit Grab your friends—or make new ones—and start exploring. Your mission? Complete the Circuit by visiting 10 Challenge Stations all over campus. Great prizes to be won! |
Can be completed over both campus welcome days. | Campus |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY320: Physics | Dr Alexander Goncharov | CSB1009, Computer Science Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY310: Marine Science | Prof Mark Johnson | SC003, Thomas Dillon Theatre, Arts/Science Concourse |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY401: Undenominated Engineering | Dr Edelle Doherty | ENG-G018, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY402: Civil Engineering | Dr Patrick McGetrick | ENG-3052, 3rd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 13:00-14:00 | GY410: Project and Construction Management | Dr Indiana Olbert | ENG-2052, 2nd Floor, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY314: Earth and Ocean Sciences | Dr Eve Daly | CSB1007, Computer Science Building |
| 14:00-15:00 | GY350 Computer Science and Information Technology | Dr. Colm O'Riordan | CSB1006, Computer Science Building |
| 15:00-16:00 | GY314: Earth and Ocean Sciences | Dr. Eve Daly | IT 207, Computer Science Building |
| 15:00-16:00 |
YourSpace 101 Maximize your extracurriculars, make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in college. |
Societies Officer and Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing | Kingfisher Club |
| 18:00-23:00 |
Fáilte Big Bash Comedy Bingo with comedian Steve Bennett - great prizes, Arriba, Silent Disco, Games Room, Open Mic with Music Soc and lots more. |
Your student societies - find out more here | Bailey Allen Hall/Áras na Mac Léinn/SULT |
