Access to Online Research Thesis Exam System

To access this online Research Thesis Exam System, please click on

https://graduate.universityofgalway.ie/

PhD/MD only - Once you access the link above, you have the option to select the Irish version of this online form by clicking on "Leagan Gaeilge" which is located at the top left hand corner of the webpage. 

Supervision Guide PhD and MD  *Internal Examiner Guide PhD and MD
Supervision Guide Research Masters  Internal Examiner Guide Research Masters
Chairperson Guide PhD and MD  *External Examiner Guide PhD & MD
College Guide  

Recommendations for conducting a postgraduate research degree viva virtually

* PhD/MD Examiners - Please find template for Independent Pre-Viva Report below
(Click on GS form no.): 
GS 060 Examiner’s Independent Pre-Viva Report for PhD and MD Students
‌ ‌GS 060 Tuarascáil Neamhspleách Réamh-Viva an Scrúdaitheora do Mhic Léinn PhD agus MD ‌

If you have any questions on the system please email graduatestudies@universityofgalway.ie.

Dates of Academic Council Standing Committee meetings for 2025/26

  • 25th September 2025
  • 19th November 2025
  • 22nd January 2026
  • 23rd March 2026
  • 3rd June 2026