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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.
Getting Started
Studying in university can be very exciting, and sometimes challenging.
Whether you’ve just completed the Leaving Certificate, or are an international, mature, or Access student, it takes time to settle in to a new educational environment. You may have moved away from home for the first time or be new to Galway. If you haven’t already, check out the starting university page on the NUI Galway website for some useful advice and information to help you get started. Other great resources to help you find your feet in the early days are your student guide and college orientation guides (available on the University’s orientation page), along with your college’s first-year academic booklet (available from your college’s website).
Give yourself time in the first few days and weeks at NUI Galway to explore the campus, get to grips with your timetable, and figure out where your classes take place (see our guide to finding your classroom). Make sure to log in to your NUI Galway email and Blackboard accounts, and check out the many ways that you can participate in campus life, for example by joining student societies, getting involved in sports and recreation, or volunteering. Most importantly, try to talk to some students on your course and get to know your lecturers and tutors. Many of the connections that you make while studying at NUI Galway will grow into lifelong friendships and sources of support.
Supported by the NUI Galway Student Project Fund