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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.
Postgraduate Taught Students
Congratulations! We can’t wait to welcome you to University of Galway in September 2023.
Programme Level Orientation
The University has over 200 taught postgraduate programmes and orientation for incoming students is delivered at programme level. Your Programme Director will be in touch with the timetable for your class and other instructions on commencing your studies.
If you have any queries about your taught postgraduate programme, please contact your Programme Director. You can find your Programme Director on the web page for your course: Search Here
Registration
Course registration for postgraduate taught students begins on 17 August 2023 and closes on 12 September 2023. Please visit the Registration section of our website for further information on key dates and the registration process: Registration Information
Academic Calendar
Teaching begins on Monday 4 September 2023 for the 2023/2024 academic year. Please see the Academic Calendar for full details on end of teaching, reading weeks, exam weeks, holidays and other important dates: Academic Calendar
Activating Your New University of Galway Account
New students will receive a welcome email "Activating your new University of Galway campus account" to your personal email address. The email will give you your University of Galway email address and a temporary activation password. It also describe the steps new students need to take to activate your new University of Galway campus account. Your campus account will allow you to access many important services during your time at University of Galway. Please review the important instructions here on the steps you will need to take once you receive this email.
Preparing to Join University of Galway
See below key services in the University that may be useful in the coming weeks as you get ready to start your postgraduate taught programme:
New to University of Galway?
If University of Galway is new to you, then you will have a busy few weeks settling into our university community campus and community. See below some resources that might bus useful when you are here:
- Our Student Enquiry Centre is located just inside the doors of the Arts & Science Concourse. It will be the first stop for many of you as you interact the University support network. From directions to deferrals, rest assured that any queries we can't resolve will be directed to the relevant University staff member or Student Support Service. The centre is open from 10am–4pm, Mon to Thurs & 10am–1pm on Fridays.
- Cara is our virtual assistant for current University of Galway students. Available 24/7/365 to support you with questions about day-to-day university life.
- Check out our Library’s programme of events and workshops starting from early September aimed at introducing new students to our library services and providing support to current students.
New to Ireland?
Our International Office provide a suite of resources for new international students moving to Ireland to commence their studies including pre-arrival and arrival information:
