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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.
Academic Calendar
Academic Year 2023-2024 |
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Orientation 1st Years |
Online College Orientation: Tuesday through to Thursday, 12-14 September (depending on the programme) On-campus Orientation: Friday & Saturday, 15-16 September |
Start of Teaching 1st years |
Monday 18th September |
End of Teaching 1st Years |
Friday 24th November (10 weeks of teaching) |
Start of Teaching all other years |
Monday 4th September |
End of Teaching All other Years |
Friday 24th November (12 weeks of teaching) |
Study Week |
Monday 27th November to Friday 1st Decembe |
Semester 1 Exams Start |
Monday 4th December |
Semester 1 Exams End |
Friday 15th December (10 days of exams) |
Christmas Holidays |
Saturday 16th December 2023 - Sunday 7th January 2024 |
Start of Teaching (Sem 2) |
Monday 8th January |
End of Teaching |
Friday 28th March (12 weeks of teaching) |
Easter Holidays |
Good Friday 29th March to Easter Monday 1st April |
Field Trips |
Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 5th April |
Study Week |
Monday 8th April to Friday 12th April |
Semester 2 Exams Start |
Monday 15th April |
Semester 2 Exams End |
Wednesday 1st May (13 days of exams) |
Autumn Repeat Exams |
Tuesday 6th to Friday 16th August (9 days of exams) |
Holidays |
St Brigid's Day: Monday 1 st February 2024 |