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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.
Dates
Dates 2023/24
Autumn 2023: Primary School Programme
On-Campus Courses
Our Autumn courses will open for applications in late August 2023. These courses are heavily oversubscribed (4 applications per place on offer) so not everyone that applies is successful in getting a place.
Day |
Dates |
Time |
Saturday |
30th September, 7th, 14th, 21st October, 4th and 11th November 2023 |
10.00-12.30 pm |
Virtual Courses
Day | Dates | Time Option 1 | Time Option 2 |
Saturday |
30th September, 7th, 14th, 21st October, 4th and 11th November 2023 |
10.00am-11.20am | 12.00pm- 1.20pm |
Fees and Scholarships
A fee of €160 for the in-person and €125 for the virtual courses will apply. If you are successfully selected you will be contacted regarding fee payment after an offer has been made.
Due to popular demand and a limited number of places, not all applicants will receive a place.
We have a limited number of scholarships, based on economic circumstances, available for students to attend the Youth Academy free of charge.
If you have a medical card you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Please apply via the online application form by uploading proof of your medical card details. You can take a photo/scan of your card and upload to the form. 25% of the total number of places we have on offer are allocated on a scholarship basis, so not all who apply for a scholarship will be successful.
Spring 2024: Primary School Programme
Our Spring 2024 primary School courses are open in the forst instance to those who apply in Autumn but are unsuccessful in securing a place. If you are interested in Spring 2024 courses you need to bubmit an application in September 2023.
Dates to follow
Summer 2024
Applications for our week-long summer camps in July will open for applications in June 2024.
Week | Dates | Time |
1 | Monday, 8th July to Friday, 12th July 2024 | 10.00-12.30 pm |
2 | Monday, 15th July to Friday, 19th July 2024 | 10.00-12.30 pm |