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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 β 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 Galwayβs 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.
Travel & Subsistence Expenses
Please refer to our centralized platform designed to streamline the management of travel and subsistence expenses for University of Galway employees and scholarship students.
π Access: Travel & Subsistence Expenses - Agresso Training Platform
π Eligibility: Active University of Galway employees and students (using University email only)
For questions: expenses@universityofgalway.ie
Upcoming Training Sessions (here)
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Thursday, 5th June
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Tuesday, 1st July
Important Update: DEPR Circular 04/2025 (see here).
Effective Date: 29th January 2025, see more here.
Updated Irish subsistence rates:
Type | Old Rate | New Rate |
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Standard Overnight | €195 | €205.53 |
5-Hour Daily | €17.92 | €19.25 |
10-Hour Daily | €42.99 | €46.17 |
Dublin VA Rates | Adjusted accordingly |
Financial Accounting Office Policies & Procedures – View official policies and procedures.
Financial Accounting Office Forms – Access necessary forms for financial accounting processes.
Revenue: Travel & Subsistence Details – Find official guidelines on travel and subsistence
External Individual Expenses
Claim submissions for university visitors, contractors, and interview candidates who are non-staff or individuals without an active six-digit payroll/scholarship number at the University of Galway should follow the steps below:
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Complete the Non Staff Expense Claim Form for reimbursement, which can be found here
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Gather supporting documents: Attach relevant receipts or supporting documentation to validate your expenses.
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Submit your claim: Send the completed form and attached receipts to the Accounts Payable department located at The Quadrangle, University Galway.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the claim submission process, please contact the Accounts Payable department at accountspayable@universityofgalway.ie
Policy on Travel & Subsistence for University visitors/contractors/interview candidates
Financial Accounting Office Forms – Access necessary forms for financial accounting processes.
Revenue: Travel & Subsistence Details – Find official guidelines on travel and subsistence
Expense Training Documents
Documentation Upload Process β Agresso
How to attach a receipt at any stage of a claim
How to approve or reject a claim
How to amend a claim/How to change cost centre
How to search for a draft expense claim
How to check the status of a T&S claim
How to Amend Or Delete A Claim?
Home Screen β Expenses Agresso Web
Checklist for Expenses Approvers
Official Subsistence Rates by Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DEPR)