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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.
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Starting university is an exciting step and and we want to make sure you feel supported, informed, and ready for your university journey
On this page, you’ll find important welcome and induction sessions that provide targeted support and key information relevant to your experience.
Explore the sections below to find your induction schedule, key contacts, and helpful resources to guide your journey.
International Student Orientation
Semester 1 (Fall) Orientation 2025/26 will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall on the following dates:
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Visiting Students Support Services Orientation 1 pm - 4 pm Monday 1 September
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Visiting Students Academic Orientation 8:30 am - 4 pm Tuesday 2 September
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Postgraduate Students Support Services 9.30 am - 12pm Wednesday 3 September
We strongly recommend that you attend your relevant session as you will be given important information on all the supports and activities available to you, such as clubs, societies, library, IT, timetables, examination arrangements, health services, banking, immigration process (for students who don't have an EU passport), Active Consent and much more.
It is also a great opportunity to meet all the other new students from around the world, have some fun and get your hands on some spot prizes.
Visit the International Office website for more information on Orientation.
HEAR Student Induction
Students who have been deemed HEAR eligible through the CAO process and their families are invited to participate in a HEAR Orientation event on Sunday 7 September. You will be contacted directly via email about this event. For more information email hear@universityofgalway.ie
Disability Support Services Induction
Students who have been deemed DARE eligible through the CAO process will receive an email invitation from the Disability Support Service (DSS) to attend the DSS induction event due to take place on Sunday 7 September. If you cannot attend any of these, you are welcome to drop in during the main orientation on Thu 11 or Fri 12 September, 10am to 3pm, in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, First Floor, Áras na Mac Léinn. Remember to monitor your email for correspondence and if you would like further information, email disabilityservice@universityofgalway.ie
Transitioning to University Programme (TUP) Induction
The annual 4-day programme for Mature students, Access/Foundation Students and students who come into undergraduate study through the FET/QQI pathway, is due to take place from Monday 25- 28 August 2025 in the Computer Science Building.
Over the 4 days, you will meet with other incoming students, current students, support services, Student Support Officers, Library colleagues, Careers Development Centre, and other important topics will be covered, i.e. Applied Writing, Study Skills, Library tour, Campus tours and information on systems here in University of Galway.
Please complete the link below for your attendance at the 4-day programme before Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
Please note that you must sign up to attend the Transitioning to Learning Programme which is for all Mature, FET/QQI, and Access/Foundation incoming 1st year students who have already received CAO offers since early July.
