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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 & LanguageEvents
Are you looking to attract the brightest graduates and emerging talent for your company? The University of Galway Careers Fair is the perfect opportunity to connect with ambitious students and graduates eager to launch their careers.
By attending, you can:
✅ Engage with future professionals across diverse disciplines.
✅ Showcase your brand to top-tier talent.
✅ Recruit interns, graduates, and employees who are ready to make an impact.
✅ Network with peers and industry leaders in a dynamic setting.
Don’t miss your chance to meet, inspire, and recruit the next generation of professionals. Secure your spot today!
Graduate Jobs Fair
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 University of Galway's flagship Graduate Jobs Fair
Speaking to students about their expectations for a graduate program
Getting the chance to meet people face-to-face
Internship & Graduate Jobs Fair
On-campus Tuesday, 27th January 2026 from 11am-3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall.
Employers across all sectors are looking to recruit for internships, graduate programmes and entry-level positions.
The number of students at the stand was phenomenal, very well rehearsed, full of great questions!!
Law Fair
Tuesday, 6th October 2026. University of Galway's Law Careers Fair at our University campus (Bailey Allen Hall)
There was a lot of event attendees who helped with the setup. I couldn’t thank them enough
Networking, developing communication skills
Jobs Market for Accountancy and Finance
Tuesday, 14 October, 12:00–2:00 pm @Bank of Ireland Foyer (on campus) — Concourse
The number of students at the stand was phenomenal, very well rehearsed, full of great questions!!
Engineers Week
Engineers Week 28 February – 6 March 2026
Engineers Week at the University of Galway is a high-impact engagement window connecting employers directly with STEM students where they are at, in the Engineering Building, across all years and programmes.
The University of Galway Career Development Centre is hosting the following STEM Employability events:
- STEM Industry Insights & Jobs Market Tuesday, 3 March
- STEM CV Insights Panel (1 Hour) Tuesday, 3 March
- STEM Professionalism in the Workplace Wednesday, 4 March
- STEM Mock Interviews Thursday, 5 March
Why Employers Get Involved
✔ Early access to emerging talent
✔ Stronger application pipelines in autumn
✔ Increased brand recognition among STEM cohorts
✔ Direct engagement in a high-traffic academic setting
Engineers Week provides one of the final major on-campus STEM touchpoints before students enter exam season.
Teaching Careers Fair
We’re pleased to announce that the University of Galway Teaching Careers Fair has now merged with the Graduate Internships & Job Fair in January 2026. This change reflects growing demand from employers who wish to connect with a wider range of students for teaching and education-related opportunities both in Ireland and abroad.
Click here to email our Employer Engagement Team
Phone: +353 (0)91 492133
*Due to space restrictions, it is necessary to give priority to companies who employ graduates directly and are currently recruiting. RECRUITING AGENCIES or ONLINE CAREER PLATFORMS will not be facilitated at the jobs fairs. The University of Galway may exclude any prospective exhibitor or attendee from registering for, or attending any event at the University of Galway, CDC’s sole discretion.
Impact Report
Partner with purpose, grow with impact — explore how employers shaped student futures in our 2024/25 Impact Report. Read our
Brochure
Work Placement
Careers Connect
Whether you’re seeking to fill an undergraduate or postgraduate internship, a summer position, a graduate role, or part-time jobs for students to support living expenses, our CAREERS CONNECT platform provides you with the opportunity to recruit top talent.
