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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.
Orientation
Orientation January 2024
Welcome to University of Galway
Cead Mile Failte (Welcome)
University of Galway would like to warmly welcome all our new international students. We are delighted to have you join our university community and we work hard to ensure the experience is everything you hoped it would be.
Orientation details for your cohort can be found below. We strongly recommend that you attend these sessions as you will be given important information on all the supports and activities available to you such as Clubs, Societies, Library & IT, Health services, Immigration registration, Active Consent and much more.
It is also a great opportunity to meet all the other new students from around the world, have some fun and get your hands on some spot prizes!
Academic orientation details for your cohort can be found below:
Postgraduate (Pathway B)
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 4 January at 9:00 am in the Bailey Allen hall.
Visiting Students/Erasmus
Visiting Students
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 4 January at 9:00 am in the Bailey Allen hall.
On Friday, 5 January the Academic Advisory sessions for all visiting students will take place in the Bailey Allen hall. Visiting US/exchange students will receive their student IDs on this day.
A full list of programme events can be found here.
Erasmus
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 4 January at 14:00 pm in the Bailey Allen hall.
Events
Some welcome activities and events have been confirmed by our Student Union. These events are free to attend:
Discover our orientation events, a great chance to get to know the campus, city and meet new people.
All events are free to attend, but booking may be required.
Thursday, 4 January
Campus Tours, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Spaces are limited, sign up here https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/international-office-nui-galway-31877061311
Speed friending – SULT, 6pm
Arriba night – SULT, 8.30pm
Erasmus Students
Fáilte Event in SULT from 4-6 pm on Thursday 4 January
For more information on these events and to acquire your free ticket please visit www.su.universityofgalway.ie
Friday, 5 January
Campus Tours, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Spaces limited, sign up here https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/international-office-nui-galway-31877061311
Karaoke – SULT, 8pm
Saturday, 6 January
Scavenger Hunt – meet outside Bailey Allen Hall at 12pm.
Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/scavenger-hunting-galway-challenge-registration-780636423557.
Sunday, 7 January
Free hop-on/hop-off bus tour of Galway City – more information provided at Orientation.
Irish Movie Night, hosted by University of Galway Students’ Union – Joseph Larmour Theatre, 7pm.
Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-movie-night-tickets-780670465377?aff=oddtdtcreator
Games Night, hosted by University of Galway Students’ Union – The Hub, Árasna Mac Léinn, 6pm.
Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/games-night-tickets-780666894697?aff=oddtdtcreator
Orientation Presentations
For students who may have missed our orientation sessions, don't worry! We've got you covered. You can find all the presentations and valuable information you need right below.
These presentations are designed to provide you with essential insights into campus life, academic resources, and everything you need to kickstart your journey at University of Galway. Welcome aboard!
SIMs for International Students
Welcome to Vodafone! As part of our commitment to sustainability through our Planet pillar and #SwitchToGreen initiative, we strive to minimise paper usage. To support this, we kindly request your assistance in helping us reduce our environmental footprint by emailing the welcome note and the terms and conditions of the €20 free credit offer to any students who receive one of our SIMs. Alternatively, you can include these documents in the students' welcome package.
For further information on this promotion please contact the International Office directly.
Be sure to join our Facebook Group for International Students to connect with your peers. You can also speak with our Student Ambassadors on our new student engagement platform. Click here to find out more.
Contact the University of Galway International Office and our team would be delighted to provide you with support
Downloads
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (14.6MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (3.3MB)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2024 PDF (1.20MB)
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A-Level Quick Guide to Courses 2024 PDF (1.04MB)
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Pre-Arrival Guide 2023 PDF (2.1 MB)
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Brazil Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Chile Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Colombia Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Ghana Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Hong Kong Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Indian Student Guide PDF (3.5 MB)
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Indonesian Student Guide PDF (3.2 MB)
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Malaysian Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Mexico Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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Nigeria Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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North American Student Guide PDF (2.9 MB)
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Panama Student Guide PDF (3.1 MB)
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South African Student Guide PDF (3.7 MB)
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Taiwan Student Guide PDF (4.0 MB)
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Thailand Student Guide PDF (3.6 MB)
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Turkish Student Guide PDF (4.2 MB)
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UAE Student Guide PDF (3.4 MB)
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Vietnam Student Guide PDF (3.39 MB)