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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 & LanguageAccommodation Areas
While there is a high demand for housing in Galway, various options are available for students throughout Galway city and its environs. There are many bus routes throughout Galway and trains to surrounding areas. You can also find second hand bicycles in local listings or rent bikes through TFI bikes.
Explore off-campus private properties through Studentpad (your trusted site for finding private accommodation).
Learn more about Galway's popular accommodation areas below.
Athenry
This popular medieval town is just a 20-minute train ride from Galway city centre.
Bearna (Barna on many maps / listings)
A scenic seaside village offering a convenient commute to campus.
Ballybane
Close to Renmore and Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybane is a 20 min bus ride from the city centre.
Knocknacarra
A pleasant suburb with great amenities, close to Galway city and Salthill.
Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen on many maps / listings)
A village located about 10 km northwest of Galway city, near the stunning Lough Corrib.
Oranmore
A popular commuter town on the edge of Oranmore Bay, 9 km east of Galway city.
Oughterard
Oughterard sits on the banks of the beautiful Owenriff River, about 26 km northwest of Galway city.
Rahoon
A 15 min drive to the city centre, with Westside Shopping Centre and Playing Fields nearby.
Salthill
Salthill Promenade is a favourite walking and swimming spot for locals, just a short bus ride from the city centre.
An Spidéal (Spiddal on many maps / listings)
A picturesque village on the shores of Galway Bay with a fun craft village (18 km from Galway city).
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Tuam
Although Tuam is the furthest out (33.4 km from Galway City ), the town offers good amenities and scenic surroundings.
Satellite Campuses
Shannon College of Hotel Management
If you are in your first year of study at Shannon College, accommodation is available in Castle Gardens at Bunratty Village. All aspects of this accommodation is managed by private company, Rent an Irish Cottage MGMT Ltd.
If you are in year 3 or 4, accommodation is available is at Bunratty West in Bunratty Village, also managed by Rent an Irish Cottage. You can find more private accommodation contacts here.
You can also explore options on Studentpad, a reliable search engine for private student accommodation. Under the “Campus” button heading please select “Shannon College of Hotel Management”. Other sources of private accommodation include Daft.ie, Rent.ie and MyHome.ie – however, caution is urged. Do not part with any money until you have seen the property in person.
For further assistance please contact Student Services Officer, April at april.rushe@nuigalway.ie. Click here to learn more about accommodation at Shannon College.
Search Private Accommodation in Galway
Search for accommodation through NUI Galway Studentpad.
