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Orientation

Orientation – January 2027

Céad Míle Fáilte to University of Galway!

A hundred thousand welcomes from the West of Ireland!

We’re delighted that you have chosen to begin your studies with us at the University of Galway. Our university is located on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, close to the Atlantic Ocean and right in the centre of Galway city — one of the friendliest and most lively places in Ireland.

Whether you’ve travelled just a few hours or halfway around the world, we’re excited to welcome you to our university community. Here, you’ll find world-class learning, lasting friendships, and plenty of opportunities to explore Irish culture, language, and the warm Galway atmosphere.

To help you settle in, we’ve lined up a week of orientation and welcome events specifically for you — a mix of helpful information, campus tours, cultural activities, and opportunities to meet fellow students from Ireland and around the globe.

Visiting Students/Erasmus

Erasmus

Erasmus orientation information can be found here.

Visiting Students

Visiting students' orientation information can be found here.

Library Tours

The library will be offering tours for new students on the following days/times:

Tuesday, 1 September - Friday, 4 September (one tour only on 2 September at 2pm)

Monday, 7 September - Friday, 11 September

Monday, 14 September - Wednesday, 16 September

They'll be held each day at 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00. Tours depart from the Library lobby, inside the Hardiman Building entrance. No booking required.