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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 & LanguageChristmas Closure Dates
Year |
Dates |
No. of Annual Leave Days Required in Calendar Year |
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| 2025/26 |
Closing on Tuesday, 23rd December and re-opening on Monday, 5th January 2026
Bank Holiday Dates: 25th and 26th December 2025, 1st January 2026 Annual Leave Dates from 2025 balance: 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st December 2025
Annual Leave Dates from 2026 balance: 2nd January 2026
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2025 Calendar Year: 4 2026 Calendar Year: 1 |
| 2026/27 | Closing on Wednesday, 23rd December and re-opening on Monday, 4th January 2027
Bank Holiday Dates: 25th and 28th December 2026, 1st January 2027 Annual Leave Dates from 2026 balance: 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st December 2026
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2026 Calendar Year: 4 |
| 2027/28 | Closing on Thursday, 23rd December and re-opening on Tuesday, 4th January 2028
Bank Holiday Dates: 27th and 28th December 2027, 3rd January 2028 Annual Leave Dates from 2027 balance: 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st December 2027
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2027 Calendar Year: 4 2028 Calendar Year: 1 |
