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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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.
Deferral of CAO Offer
Deferral of Entry for One Year - Undergraduates
Applicants who have been offered a first-year Undergraduate place in the University may apply for a deferral of entry for one year. N.B. : Deferrals are not granted in the School of Medicine Course GY501.
The application for deferral should be made as soon as possible after receiving an offer and no later than 2 days before the reply date on the CAO Offer Notice. DO NOT ACCEPT THE OFFER.
University of Galway will communicate their decision on your deferral application by email within 2 weeks of the application. Please note that you will still have the option to accept your offered place if your deferral request is not approved.
In order to take up the deferred place you must re-apply through the CAO by 1st February of the following year, placing the deferred course as the first and only preference.
DEFERRAL CONDITIONS
- You should not apply for a deferral if you are intending to take a place in a third level institution in the current academic year.
- The deferral will not be continued beyond the beginning of the next academic year, and will not be renewed on a second or subsequent occasion.
- You must apply in the succeeding year through the CAO by the normal Closing Date (1st February) giving the course in respect of which the deferral is granted as the first and only choice of course, and in due time, satisfy all specified procedures in regard to acceptance of the offer. Otherwise, the grant of deferral will be cancelled.
- Persons granted a deferral, who enter a third-level institution in the intervening year will forfeit the deferral.
- Please note, a deferred place in the subsequent academic year is not guaranteed and available places will be subject to a strict quota.
Application for deferral must be made online by clicking on the link below and completing the online application form.
Deferral applications for 2024 are now closed.