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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.
Accessibility & LanguageTaster Days
Booking for the 2026 University of Galway's Taster Days are now OPEN!
University of Galway is delighted to offer our on-campus Taster Days for 2026. The Taster Days will run from 10am to 1pm (approx. timing) and will comprise of a series of mini lectures by the University of Galway team followed by an optional campus tour. The aim of the Taster Days is to allow students get a taste for university lectures and topics and to better understand the range of courses and careers open to them in each area. The Taster Days schedule will be flexible on both days with a wide mix of talks available. See below:
15th April: Arts, Business, Law & Computer Science.
16th April: Arts, Engineering, Science & Computer Science.
Note: A H4 in Maths in the Leaving Certificate is a requirement for all but one of our Engineering programmes.
See booking forms below. Places will be awarded on a first come first served basis. The team will be in contact before the Easter break to confirm places for your students. If you have any queries about the Taster Days, please don’t hesitate to contact us on: opendays@universityofgalway.ie
