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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 & LanguageAcademic Calendar
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Academic Year 2024-2025 |
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Orientation 1st Years |
to be confirmed |
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Start of Teaching 1st years |
Monday 16th September |
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End of Teaching 1st Years |
Friday 29th November (11 weeks of teaching) |
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Start of Teaching all other years |
Monday 9th September |
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End of Teaching All other Years |
Friday 29th November (12 weeks of teaching) |
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Study Week |
Monday 2nd December to Friday 6th December |
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Semester 1 Exams Start |
Monday 9th December |
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Semester 1 Exams End |
Friday 20th December (10 days of exams) |
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Christmas Holidays |
Saturday 21st December 2024 - Sunday 12th January 2025 |
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Start of Teaching (Sem 2) |
Monday 13th January |
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End of Teaching |
Friday 4th April (12 weeks of teaching) |
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Easter Holidays |
Good Friday 18th April to Easter Monday 21st April |
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Field Trips |
Monday 7th April to Thursday 10th April |
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Study Week |
Friday 11th April to Thursday, 17th April |
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Semester 2 Exams Start |
Monday 22nd April |
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Semester 2 Exams End |
Wednesday 9th May (13 days of exams) |
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Autumn Repeat Exams |
Tuesday 5th to Friday 15th August (9 days of exams) |
| Holidays |
Easter: Good Friday 18th April to Easter Monday 21st April 2025 |
