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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.
New Student Postgrad
Welcome to University of Galway
Taught & Research Postgraduate students!
- NEW STUDENTS: Any queries about your application such as: course deposit, application requirements, visa etc must be directed to postgradadmissions@nuigalway.ie, we can only assist you once you have accepted your offer.
- Please note that your student email addresss and details regarding account activation and access will be forwarded to you a few days before online registration opens, its not available before this date.
- For any queries regarding start of term teaching dates, orientation, course set up etc, these are all to be directed to the relevant Dept /Dept Website / Course co-ordinator
- NOTE - we only advise on your REGISTRATION , for all other queries please refer to the PG research Starting University weblink
1st Year Taught Postgraduate
- Note to Incoming Students Any queries about your application such as: ID Number, course deposit, application requirements, etc must be directed to the Postgraduate Admissions website
- For Non EU students please see here for more information
- Please contact the International Office with any Visa Queries
New Research Postgraduate/Structured PhD students
- We can only assist your Registration in 22/23 if you have accepted your offer and received your Student ID number from the Admissions Office, please contact pgresearch@nuigalway.ie if this is not the case.
- Click here for PG Research Orientation Information
- For Non EU students please see here for more information.
How do I Register if my PhD Start Date is after 1st March?
As you are starting your course between 1st March and 31st August, you will commence in a ‘0’ course stream e.g. 0SPC1. This stream allows you to register, obtain your student card set up your campus student accounts and gain access to a wide range of campus services and facilities.
*You will need to register again in August of this year for the 1st year of your course e.g. 1SPC1. All details will be on the registration webpage www.nuigalway.ie/registration later in the year. Click here for Information on How To Register now for Year 0.