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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.
Payment Dates
Monthly Paid Employees Pay Date:
Monthly paid Staff payroll (including employees submitting excel Timesheets for payment) is processed on the 3rd last working day of the month except December.
You can access your payslip on Core Portal. Refer to the HR website and guides here.
| Payroll Period | Payment Date |
| Jan | Wednesday 28 January 2026 |
| Feb | Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
| Mar | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Apr | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| May | Wednesday 27 May 2026 |
| Jun | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Jul | Wednesday 29 July 2026 |
| Aug | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Sep | Monday 28 September 2026 |
| Oct | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
| Nov | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| Dec |
Monday 21 December 2026 |
Travel & Subsistences Expenses Pay Date:
Expenses payment run is processed twice a month on the financial system and you will receive a remittance advice by email.
If you wish to see the status of your claim then please follow the steps outlined on the training video here or document here.
The deadline for claims to be approved relates to the Budget Holder / Head of School / UMT if applicable. The claims task owner must be with someone in finance or finance receipt check by the Tuesday deadline to be in for the next expenses payment date.
*** Dates for the 2nd half of 2026 will be published in due time
| Month | Budget Holder / Expenses Approved Deadline | Payment Date |
| January | Wednesday, 07/01/2026 | Friday, 16/01/2026 |
| January | Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | Friday, 30/01/2026 |
| February | Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | Friday, 13/02/2026 |
| February | Tuesday, 17/02/2026 | Friday, 27/02/2026 |
| March | Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | Friday, 13/03/2026 |
| March | Tuesday, 17/03/2026 | Friday, 27/03/2026 |
| April | Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | Friday, 17/04/2026 |
| April | Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | Friday, 01/05/2026 |
| May | Tuesday, 05/05/2026 | Friday, 15/05/2026 |
| May | Tuesday, 19/05/2026 | Friday, 29/05/2026 |
| June | Tuesday, 02/06/2026 | Friday, 12/06/2026 |
| June | Tuesday, 16/06/2026 | Friday, 26/06/2026 |
Weekly Paid Employees Pay Date:
The payment date for weekly paid staff is each Friday.
Retired Staff Pensions Pay Date:
Retired staff payment of pension is processed on the 3rd last working day of the month except December. You can access your payslip on Core Portal. Refer to the HR website and guides here.
| Payroll Period | Payment Date |
| Jan | Wednesday 28 January 2026 |
| Feb | Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
| Mar | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Apr | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| May | Wednesday 27 May 2026 |
| Jun | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Jul | Wednesday 29 July 2026 |
| Aug | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Sep | Monday 28 September 2026 |
| Oct | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
| Nov | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| Dec |
Monday 21 December 2026 |
Students Scholarship Pay Date:
Student Scholarship payment is processed on the 6th last working day of the month except December. FAQs available here
| Month | Payment Date |
| Jan | Friday, 23 January 2026 |
| Feb | Friday, 20 February 2026 |
| Mar | Tuesday, 24 March 2026 |
| Apr | Thursday, 23 April 2026 |
| May | Friday, 22 May 2026 |
| Jun | Tuesday, 23 June 2026 |
| Jul | Friday, 24 July 2026 |
| Aug | Monday, 24 August 2026 |
| Sep | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 |
| Oct | Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
| Nov | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Dec | Monday, 21 December 2026 |







