How to Apply

USA, Canada & The Americas

Agent: Atlantic Bridge

Application Deadline (2026/27 Entry):

15 November, 2025
Late applications: February 1, 2026

Email: admissions@atlanticbridge.com

Learn more about the Recruitment Pathway for applicants from The Americas.

Click here to learn about the entry and application requirements for our School.

Prospective students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with the School of Medicine as part of a University Campus Tour. If you are planning a trip to Galway and would like to meet with us, please fill out the following online Booking Form.

Asia, Australia & New Zealand

Agent: Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium (Malaysia Office)

Application Deadline (2026/27 Entry): January 15, 2026

Website: iumcireland.com

Email: office@iumcireland.com

Prospective students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with the School of Medicine as part of a University Campus Tour. If you are planning a trip to Galway and would like to meet with us, please fill out the following online Booking Form.

The Middle East & Africa

Agent: Castel Education

Application Deadline (2026/27 Entry): 31 January, 2026

Website: OnCampus Ireland | Pathway to Castel Education for Health Sciences

Email: medicineireland@oncampus.global

Prospective students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with the School of Medicine as part of a University Campus Tour. If you are planning a trip to Galway and would like to meet with us, please fill out the following online Booking Form.

Saudi Arabia & Oman

Agent: Castel Education

Applications from Government-sponsored and Non-Government (private) sponsored students, who hold Saudi Arabian or Omani citizenship, are managed by the respective Cultural Bureau/Ministry of Higher Education. The University of Galway, School of Medicine, does not accept direct entry applications.

All applications are processed by Castel Education.

Application Deadline (2026/27 Entry):

Direct Entry: 31 January, 2026 (IB, A Level, or equivalent international qualifications).

International Medical Commencement Programme, Castel Education: August 2026 (applicants presenting High School results).

Email: medicineireland@oncampus.global

Website: OnCampus Ireland | Pathway to Castel Education for Health Sciences

Prospective students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with the School of Medicine as part of a University Campus Tour. If you are planning a trip to Galway and would like to meet with us, please fill out the following online Booking Form.

Kuwait

Agent: Applications from Government sponsored and Non-Government (private) sponsored students, that hold Kuwaiti Citizenship, are managed directly by the Kuwaiti Cultural Bureau / Ministry of Higher Education. The University of Galway, School of Medicine, does not accept direct entry applications.

Application Deadline: February - May 2026. Applications are reviewed by the School of Medicine once they have been shortlisted and presented by the Kuwaiti Cultural Bureau.

Website: Please visit the Ministry of Education website for details on how to apply. All queries regarding the submission of an application should be sent directly to the Kuwaiti Cultural Bureau in Dublin, Ireland; www.moe.edu.kw

Prospective students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with the School of Medicine as part of a University Campus Tour. If you are planning a trip to Galway and would like to meet with us, please fill out the following online Booking Form.