Galway University

Galway is a place like no other. Set on the Wild Atlantic Way, on the broad sweep of Galway Bay, Galway is as distinctive as it is beautiful. From this position on the Atlantic edge of Europe, NUI Galway has a proud history of reaching out and connecting with the world. Galway casually combines the energy of a young and diverse population, with the authenticity of a place steeped in history and tradition. We are renowned as a place where arts and culture are celebrated, reinterpreted and shared with the world.

"Best part of my exchange: making new friends from all around the world and developing myself more on a personal and academic level."

a WUR exchange student

General Information

  • Academic calendar: Semester 1: early September – mid December, Semester 2: early January – mid May
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Areas of agreement: Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences
  • Important information about courses: Students should select courses within their own study field. See details below.
  • Erasmus code: IRL GALWAY01

Course selection requirements:

  • Students can only select modules related to their home studies and are limited to the modules mentioned in Galway's Handbook. Please note that students need to have the required knowledge (prerequisites) for the courses they wish to follow at Galway University.

    Please have a good look at the important information for incoming students.

Students nominated forCan select courses at
College of Science and EngineeringSchool of Biological and Chemical Sciences 
 AND/OR
 School of Natural Sciences
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic StudiesGeography
 OR
 Sociology and Political Studies

 

Not included in the exchange agreement:

  • Children's studies

  • Engineering

  • History

  • Psychology

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