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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.
Software
Software for Students
Software Available for Students Home Use
NUI Galway has site license agreements for SPSS, NVivo and Minitab software which allow students to borrow this software and install it on their own personal devices. To borrow this software, visit the Service Desk with your current NUI Galway ID card. For each product borrowed a Copyright Acknowledgement Form must be signed. The software installation media must be returned within two working days.
- SPSS - SPSS Copyright Acknowledgement Form
- NVivo - NVivo Copyright Acknowledgement Form
- Minitab
Software Deals Available for Students
In addition to software available to students in the PC Suites, it is possible for students to avail of deals on certain software for use on their own personal devices.
Information Solutions and Services is not involved in the purchase of software for student’s personal use and does not provide recommendations for any such purchases.
Any purchase of software is a direct transaction between the student and the supplier.
Information Solutions and Services does not endorse any particular supplier and merely provides this information to make students aware that there are software deals available in the current marketplace.
Prices and conditions of purchase should be checked with the supplier in advance of placing an order.
| Software | Manufacturer | Possible Supplier | Student Deal |
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| Maple | Waterloo | Adept Scientific | Order online with additional student details required by fax. |
| Micromail | Order Online | ||
| AutoCAD | Autodesk | Autodesk - Free downloads available to students | Free student versions of Autodesk software are available to students by registering online at http://students.autodesk.com/ Examples of student version software available to download include Autodesk Inventor, Civil 3D, Revit Building, AliasStudio, VIZ, Revit Structure, Raster Design, AutoCAD Electrical, 3ds Max9, Maya 8, MotionBuilder 7.5. |
| Amicus Technology | Student pricing available. Prerequisites: ID card and letter from institution to prove that you need AutoCAD for academic study. |
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| Axonware | Student pricing available | ||
| Office | Microsoft | Office 365 Applications | ISS are pleased to announce the new Microsoft Student Advantage program. Because of the University's enterprise agreement with Microsoft, students are able to download and install Microsoft Office ProPlus desktop applications on up to 5 devices AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. |
| Software4Students | Student must be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a school, college or university. | ||
| Micromail |
Student must be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a school, college or university, which is recognised by the applicable government agency. Offers available for Microsoft Office for Students when you shop online. |
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| Pugh Computers |
Student must purchase a student license retail box from Pugh Computers Ltd. and then register with Microsoft who validate and deliver the order. Offers for Microsoft Office for Students available on the Pugh website. |
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| Adobe | Adobe | Axonware | Student pricing available. |
| Micromail | Order online. Suppliers of all available Adobe boxed products for students. | ||
| Pugh Computers |
Copy of student card required with order. Offers for Adobe available on the Pugh website. |
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| End Note | ISI Research Soft | Please see NUIG Information Solutions and Services website for EndNote information. |
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| Minitab | Minitab | Micromail | Order online |
| OLC |
Student ID number is required for verification. Student offer available for the basic Minitab package which includes a perpetual license, the software on CD, free technical support direct from MINITAB and a "Meet MINITAB" manual. For full details, contact Minitab |
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| Matlab | The MathWorks Ltd. | Micromail | Order Online |
| MathWorks |
To qualify for purchase, students must be enrolled in a degree-granting institution and have a valid student ID. Student pricing available when you shop online. |
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| MapInfo | MapInfo | Thom Micro Systems | Student pricing available. Contact Thom Micro Systems for details. |
If you have details of other software deals which would be useful to NUI Galway students, please contact the Service Desk
DreamSpark
DreamSpark is a Microsoft program providing access to Microsoft software for the purposes of teaching, learning, and research. It is available to all currently registered NUI Galway students and staff.
Key Features
- Access to free Microsoft software under the ’DreamSpark’ heading, subject to the Academic Licensing Agreement.
- Ability to purchase other software at significantly reduced Academic prices.
- Free access to the Microsoft Windows Store and Windows Phone Dev. Centre. Note: for students only.
Technical Information
Access to DreamSpark only requires an internet connection, web browser, and an active CASS login. It does not require a network connection. Because each software package has its own set of additional system requirements, we suggest you review the system requirements for each package by clicking the ’System Requirements’ link on the product page (located below the product’s description).
What Microsoft software is available to students free-of-charge?
- .Net Framwork 4.5
- AutoCollage 2008
- Expression Studio 4, 3
- Kinect Windows for SDK
- Kodu Game Lab
- Mathematics 4.0
- Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Robotics Developer Studio 2008, Studio 4
- Small Basic
- Songsmith
- SQL Server 2012, 2008, 2005
- Virtual PC for Mac 7
- Virtual PC , 2007
- Visual C#2008
- Visual C++ 2008
- Visual Studio 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005
- Visual Studio LightSwitch 2011
- Visual Web Developer 2008
- Web Server 2008
- Windows Embedded, CE 6.0
- Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK
- Windows Phone
- Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003
- XNA Game Studio 4, 3
Please note, Microsoft occasionally add new free software to DreamSpark. Please login to DreamSpark for the most up-to-date list.
What software is available at Academic pricing?
Several software packages are available at significantly reduced Academic prices. These include, but are not limited to:
- Adobe Photoshop CS6
- Minitab 16
- Nero 12
Please login to DreamSpark for the full list of available software.
Where can I get advice and support on using DreamSpark?
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Follow our 'how-to' documentation to login, install software, install the secure download manager, and get free access to the Windows Store/Dev. Centre - Note: Windows Store/Dev. Centre for students only.
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When logged into DreamSpark, context-based help is available by clicking on the Help icon, on top right of your screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions are available online.
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If you have any issues with DreamSpark, please contact Microsoft DreamSpark Support.
Please note that the use of all software is subject to the Usage of Software Policy. Information on the Microsoft Campus Agressment are available here and more information on Microsoft software licencing can be found here.
We provide and support the most recent versions of software applications except where there may be issues of stability or compatability with University systems or due to teaching requirements.
7-Zip
ABAQUS
Adobe
ArcGIS
Aspire MicroConverter
Audacity
AutoDesk
Blender
ChemDraw
Datastream
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Endnote
Endnote Web
Fortran
Geo-Slope
Gimp
Graphpad
MapInfo
Maple
MATLAB
McAfee
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Office 365 for Staff
Microsoft Office 365 for Students
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Windows
MindGenius
Minitab
MySQL
