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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.
For Parents and Guardians
For Parents and Guardians of First Years
Congratulations! Your son or daughter is entering University. All that effort they put in, as well as all those years of encouraging and nurturing and guiding that you put in, as a parent or guardian, has paid off.
For most parents, the pride and joy that is experienced when their son or daughter heads off to university is often coupled with twinges of worry. Every family is unique as is each individual within it, with their own particular challenges, joys, expectations, and concerns.
If you have any questions you can contact our designated first year student hotline on 091 493999.
Changes in your Relationship
When students go to university for the first time, their maturity and independence evolve at a rapid pace. They develop support systems outside the family unit and start to fine-tune their own interests and problem-solving abilities. This transitional period can be filled with a mixture of emotions for both parent and student. We hope that the joys will far outweigh any concerns.
The transition into third level education is complex – exciting and scary all at the same time for both students and parents. It is a transition for you as well as for your student. How can you find the balance between being involved as a parent, and encouraging independence?
For more information go to the Changes in your Relationship page.
Student Finance
Information on course fees, funding options, and the cost of living in Galway and financial supports for University study.
For more information go to http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/financial-matters/
How will the University support them?
There are a range of facilities and supports available to undergraduate students.
For more information go to http://www.nuigalway.ie/university-life/