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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.
Students' Union Sustainability
The University of Galway Students' Union won Sustainability and Environmental Campaign of the Year at the 2022 SAAI awards, thanks to their successful "Sustainable Mondays" initiative.
Over the past year 3,000 keep cups and 7,000 reusable tote bags were given to students. The SU carried out monthly beach clean-ups, succeeded in making more vegan options available on campus, organised second-hand clothing sales and much more.
Thanks to the election of the SU's first ever Sustainability Officer this year, we look forward to seeing what the next year has to offer!
AY 2021/2022 highlights
- Thousands of resuable items were distriibuted including face masks, coffee cups and tote bags to help combat single-use plastics
- Monthly group beach cleans on numerous beaches around Galway
- "Walk & Talks" allowed students to meet others throughout semester 1
- A lab coat and goggles recycling drive in September saved many items destined for the bin
- Every Monday in February vegan sausage rolls were available for 75 cents for SU card holders in Smokey’s Café and Sult
- Vintage clothes fairs and a charity clothes drive encouraged students to avoid fast fashion
- Numerous events to highlight Mental Health Week in November
- Supported the launch of NUI Galway Student Pantry
- Smarter Travel team cycle challenge, Marchathon and Walktober encouraged students to keep active
- €11,000 raised for Galway rape crisis ad BeLonG
- Free antigen tests were distributed to combat the spread of COVID-19
- International day of persons with disabilities was marked with a disability rights clinic, an ISL workshop & a disability experience workshop
- JAM card was launched with the university
- Free high-visibility vests were distributed during road safety week in November to encourge safe cycling
- Free "stress buster" workouts with Wilder Wellbeing before Christmas Exams encourged students to keep active during study season
- The SU joined Fridays for Future Galwayu at their Climate Strike in Eyre Square