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Courses
Courses
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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.
Academic Calendar and Key Dates
Academic Calendar
The (Staff Only) Registry Annual Calendar 2026 is now available on the staff intranet.
Dates last updated 15.01.26
Key Examination Dates
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Further Information |
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September 2026 |
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| Sept 2nd | UG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 4th | UG Exam Results (Autumn) Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 9th -10th | PG Exam Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 11th | UG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 14th | PG Results Released | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 21st | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 24th | PG Marks Return Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Sept 25th | Final Nursing Exam Board | |||
| Sept 28th | Final Nursing Marks Release | Further information available here | ||
| (TBC) | End of Year PhD Submission | Further information available here | ||
October 2026 |
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| Oct 2nd | Final Nursing Appeals Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 9th / 12th | PG Exam Boards (Winter) | |||
| Oct 14th | PG Results Released (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 21st | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Winter) | Further information available here | ||
| Oct 30th | Semester 1 Draft Timetable Released | |||
| Oct 30th | Semester 1 Exam Papers Submission | Further information available here | ||
November 2026 |
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| Nov 5th | Semester 1 Timetable Feedback Deadline | Further information available here | ||
| Nov 12th | Semester 1 Timetable Released Online | Further information available here | ||
| Nov 13th | Semester 1 Student Exam E-Zine released | |||
December 2026 |
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| Dec 7th - 18th | Semester 1 Exams | Further information available here | ||
January 2027 |
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| Jan 25th (TBC) | Semester 1 Provisional Results Released via Canvas | Provisional Results FAQ available here | ||
February 2027 |
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March 2027 |
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| Mar 3rd | Semester 2 Draft Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 9th | Semester 2 Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Mar 9th | Semester 2 Timetable Feedback Deadline | |||
| Mar 16th | Semester 2 Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
April 2027 |
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| Apr 19th - May 6th | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
May 2027 |
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| Apr 19th - May 6th | Semester 2 Exams | Further information available here | ||
| May 20th | UG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| May 27th | PG Marks Return Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
June 2027 |
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| Jun 17th | UG Exams Boards (Summer) | |||
| Jun 21st | UG Results Release Online (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| Jun 24th | PG Exams Boards (Summer) | |||
| Jun 24th |
Consultation Day (UG)
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Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jun 25th | PG Exams Boards (Summer) | |||
| Jun 28th | PG Results Release Online (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| Jun 28th | UG Exam Appeal Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
July 2027 |
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| July 1st | Autumn Exam Paper Submission | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 1st | Consultation Day (PG) | Contact the relevant School / College Office | ||
| Jul 5th | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Summer) | Further information available here | ||
| Jul 8th | Autumn Exam Timetable Released | Further information available here | ||
August 2027 |
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| Aug 3rd - 13th | Autumn Exams | Further information available here | ||
| Aug 18th | UG Marks Return Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
| Aug 18th | PG Marks Return Deadline (Autumn) | Further information available here | ||
September 2027 |
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| Sept 1st | UG Exams Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 3rd | UG Results Release Online (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 8th - 9th | PG Exams Boards (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 13th | PG Results Release Online (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 20th | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Autumn) | |||
| Sept 23rd | PG Marks Return Deadline (Winter) | |||
October 2027 |
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| Oct 8th | PG Exams Boards (Winter) | |||
| Oct 11th | PG Exams Boards (Winter) | |||
| Oct 13th | PGs Results Release Online (Winter) | |||
| Oct 20th | PG Exam Appeal Deadline (Winter) | |||
November 2027 |
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| Nov 1st | Semester 1 Draft Timetable Released | |||
| Nov 1st | Semester 1 Exam Paper Submission | |||
| Nov 5th | Semester 1 Timetable Feedback Deadline | |||
| Nov 11th | Semester 1 Timetable Released Online | |||
December 2027 |
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| Dec 6th - 17th | Semester 1 Exams | |||
Contact Us
examsoffice@universityofgalway.ie
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