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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 & LanguageArrival and Parking Details
Arrival and Check-in:
Upon arrival on campus, you are requested to make your way to one of our two registration points (see map). One registration tent can be found outside the Orange and Blue Zone and the other can be found outside the Green Zone. When you arrive at the registration tent, we will scan your ticket and provide you with a pack include the prospectus and the open day programme. You are then free to explore our exhibitions (across five locations) and attend talks and tours.
Parking on Friday 2 October:
Please note that Friday is a normal teaching day on campus, with classes and lectures taking place for current students. As a result, there is no visitor parking available on campus. Open Day visitors may use the limited pay-and-display parking spaces (marked with P&D) on campus, subject to availability. Visitors must not park in staff or student car parks. Vehicles parked in these areas will be clamped.
Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for their journey and parking arrangements. External paid parking is also available close to campus at the Cathedral or Dyke Road Car Park
Galway Cathedral
Dyke Road Car Park
Parking on Saturday (3 October, 2026):
Free parking is available to visitors across all car parks on campus on Saturday. It is anticipated that there will be a lot of traffic coming on campus on Saturday and if the university entrances are busy we recommend parking in the Dangan Park and Ride car park (Google maps code 7WRH+5P) and taking the shuttle bus down to campus (the shuttle bus will run from 8:00am – 4:00pm for open day on Saturday 3 October).
Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for their journey and parking arrangements. External paid parking is also available close to campus at the Cathedral or Dyke Road Car Park
Galway Cathedral
Dyke Road Car Park
Address for Dangan Park and Ride:
- University of Galway Park & Ride, 113-121 Upper Newcastle, Galway
- Google Maps Plus Code: 7WRH+5P Galway
Sustainable Travel:
If you live close to the University campus, we encourage you to walk to campus, take public transport or to cycle (a map of the University’s cycle facilities are available here).
