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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 & LanguageStudent awards
Galway City Mayors Awards for Volunteering
Annually students and staff are nominated to the local Galway City Mayors Awards in recognition of their volunteering efforts. 2021 celebrated students Kirsty Moran, Hannah Aris, Jason Sherlock, Best Buddies Society, and the team of students across campus engaged in the Galway Simon Community fundraising initiative. Staff and students engaged in the National Park City for Galway were also honoured. Students and Staff nominated receive a special mention in the online ceremony and a certificate signed by the Mayor of Galway City.
Volunteer Ireland, National Volunteering Award
Annually students are nominated for the national award for volunteering coordinated by Volunteer Ireland. The Ireland Involved Awards are an important opportunity to acknowledge students commitment to a wide range of community projects. On the International Day of Volunteering 5th December 2015 NUI Galway student Barry Foley was selected as the overall category winner for his volunteering with Galway’s Ability West.
Gaisce, National President’s Medal
Hundreds of University of Galway students have achieved the Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals in participating in the Gaisce Presidents Award, undertaking a civic commitment to community volunteering, personal development and teamwork.
Global Citizens Award and EIL Cultural Engagement Travel Awards
Annually University of Galway students have achieved their Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards in participating in the Global Citizen Award, funded by Irish Aid. The award seeks to support people to reflect and take action in relation to international engagement. Students that volunteer overseas are invited to engage in training, local volunteering and action projects to achieve this national award. The EIL Cultural Engagement programme annually sees students apply to volunteer in an international programme.
Click here to read about the launch of the awards.
Washington Ireland Programme
The Washington-Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (WIP) is a six-month program of personal and professional development that brings university students from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to Washington, DC for summer internships and leadership training. The CKI would like to extend congratulations to this year's winner, Jason Sherlock, final year BA Economics, Sociology and Political Science at NUI Galway and active community leader on campus. Read more here.
