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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.
Social Welfare
SOCIAL WELFARE
Department of Social & Family Affairs ( http://www.welfare.ie)
Social Insurance Record Enquiries: Ph: 1890 690 690 or 01-4715898
EU Pension - How to claim from another EEA Country: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/a30539-claiming-an-eu-pension/#
Nov 2023 Social Welfare Presentation
May 2020 Social Welfare Presentation : How to get a copy of your Social Insurance Contribution record: Slide 45 onwards MyGovID: Slide 39 onwards
Credited Contributions:
If you are unemployed and don’t qualify for a benefit payment you may sign-on for credited contributions (‘credits’) at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare local office.
You must be available for, capable of, and genuinely seeking full-time work.
Credits are important as they help to preserve your social insurance contribution record (e.g. for State pension purposes).
You may also be eligible to pay Voluntary Contributions
Further information available :
Credited social insurance contributions (citizensinformation.ie)
