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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 & LanguageApproved Leave
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
New entrants to undergraduate programmes who have registered for a first year course and who for reasons of serious certified illness are unable to attend the course in that academic year may be granted Approved Leave in Special Circumstances by the Admissions Officer of the University.
Please contact Mary Liddy, Deputy Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admission, University of Galway by emailing mary.liddy@universityofgalway.ie to request this Approved Leave in Special Cirucmstances.
Students will be notified if their application has been successful and the Fees Office, Registration Team and relevant College Office will also be notified. Such students will be invited by the university to re-register in the following academic year and will not be required to re-apply through CAO.
A first year student who seeks Approved Leave in semester two for reasons of illness or for any other reason should apply directly to the relevant College Office.
