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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.
ALERTS
Information provided on current outbreaks or medical alerts.
**CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION & ADVICE (9/7/20)** - The Student Health Unit does still continue to operate, albeit in a very different manner to what students would have been previously familiar with. The changes in how our service now operates are in line with Public Health advice and guidance, and are necessary in order for us to reduce the risk of any potential COVID-19 virus transmission among all our students and staff. Please see the Student Health Unit section in the Student FAQ http://universityofgalway.ie/alert/studentfaqs/healthwellbeingfaqs/.
University of Galway are already providing excellent, detailed and very clear information and advice for any students and staff who may be concerned about Covid-19 via their alert page: universityofgalway.ie/alert , which is being regularly updated as and when notification of any changes to national guidance and advice becomes available.
Public information relating to Covid-19 can be found on https://www.hse.ie/eng/.
**FREE MMR Booster** - As part of HSE Public Health campaign in response for current national Mumps outbreak, FREE MMR vaccine booster dose* now available from University Of Galway Health Unit for any students up to 30yrs old who can't confirm/are unsure whether they previously got the recommended 2 MMR doses. Call in or phone 091-492604/ 091-494337 to book an appointment for this Free MMR booster. (Jan 2020). Information leaflet available here
** MUMPS ALERT **
The Student Health Unit has had a number of students attend over the past week with MUMPS. This is a viral illness which is very contagious, but which can be prevented through vaccination.
As the MUMPS virus appears to be circulating in the University of Galway student population at present, it is advisable that students check their MMR immunisation status with their own GP/local immunisations office, to confirm whether or not they have already had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. If they haven't, then they should give consideration to pursuing MMR vaccination/booster from their GP.
For any student who develops swelling/pain affecting their cheek/jaw, on either one or both sides, this may possibly indicate current infection with MUMPS. Such students should stop attending lectures/college and should present to the Student Health Unit or their own GP to confirm/outrule the diagnosis.
Please inform reception staff immediately, if you suspect you have MUMPS!
** MUMPS ISOLATION ADVICE ** Students diagnosed with MUMPS should pay strict heed to the medical advice given to them re: isolation from other members of the public (college/work/socialising) for at least 5 days after the onset of parotid gland/'jaw' swelling. It is vital that this advice is adhered to in order to stop the spread of MUMPS and to help end any outbreak.
IF YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH MUMPS, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE ISOLATION ADVICE GIVEN TO YOU AND NOT PUT OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/FELLOW STUDENTS AT RISK!
Further information on MUMPS is available through either of these links:
http://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinepreventable/mumps/factsheets/
