International Students – Accommodation Page

You can learn more about on-campus residences, Corrib Village, Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village here.

If you are searching for private accommodation, we recommend that you arrive in Galway well in advance of term to arrange viewings. We advise against sending money to a landlord until you have seen the property in person. You can find more info on safely searching for private accommodation in our FAQs here or on Threshold.

 

Central Applications Office Applicants (CAO Applicants)

EU School Leavers and A Level Students

Applications for on-campus accommodation have now closed. For more information please visit Atalia Student Residences.

Alternative Accommodation

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to apply for more than just University campus accommodation as demand is always greater than supply.

Learn more about private accommodation options in our FAQs here. You will find links to various websites under the heading 'Off-Campus Accommodation' (where you will find a list of private student villages) and our very own Studentpad. These operate year-round; we suggest starting your search early (March/April) and keeping an eye on the websites throughout the summer months too, but the reality is that a lot of property owners do not advertise until mid-August.

Postgraduate students

Accommodation is available for new-entrant international postgraduate students on campus in Corrib Village and Dunlin Village. 

Applications will be accepted from 7 May 2025 through to 29 May 2025. 

For information about your application or waiting lists please visit Atalia Student Residences or email live@universityofgalway.ie  

Alternative Accommodation

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to apply for more than just University campus accommodation as demand is always greater than supply.

Learn more about private accommodation options in our FAQs here. You will find links to various websites under the heading 'Off-Campus Accommodation' (where you will find a list of private student villages) and our very own Studentpad. These operate year-round; we suggest starting your search early (March/April) and keeping an eye on the websites throughout the summer months too, but the reality is that a lot of property owners do not advertise until mid-August.

Undergraduate students from beyond the European Union

For information about application dates for on-campus accommodation please visit Atalia Student Residences under International Applicants or email live@universityofgalway.ie 

Alternative Accommodation

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to apply for more than just University campus accommodation as demand is always greater than supply.

Learn more about private accommodation options in our FAQs here. You will find links to various websites under the heading 'Off-Campus Accommodation' (where you will find a list of private student villages) and our very own Studentpad. These operate year-round; we suggest starting your search early (March/April) and keeping an eye on the websites throughout the summer months too, but the reality is that a lot of property owners do not advertise until mid-August.

Visiting Students: Erasmus, Study Abroad & Student Exchange

Learn more about private accommodation options in our FAQs here. You will find a list of private student villages under the heading 'Off-Campus Accommodation' and our very own Studentpad. These operate year-round; we suggest starting your search early and keeping an eye on the websites throughout the summer months, but the reality is that a lot of property owners do not advertise until mid-August.