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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 & LanguageSchool Athena Swan Activity
Developments and Milestones
To date, (June 2026), we have 13 Bronze School awards and 2 Silver School awards.
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School of Medicine |
1 | School of Engineering |
| 2 |
School of Nursing & Midwifery |
2 | J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics |
| 3 |
School of Psychology |
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| 4 |
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences |
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| 5 |
School of Health Sciences |
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| 6 |
School of Natural Sciences |
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| 7 |
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences |
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| 8 |
School of Computer Science with the Data Science Institute |
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| 9 |
Shannon College of Hotel Management |
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| 10 |
School of Law |
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| 11 |
School of Languages, Literature and Culture |
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| 12 |
School of Political Science and Sociology |
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| 13 |
School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies |
If your School or Unit is interested in starting the Athena Swan process, please contact the EDI Programme Manager for Gender Equality or visit the Athena Swan Resources Sharepoint to learn more (access must be requested).
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Athena Swan Reviews in Progress |
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Application Round |
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School of Education |
Bronze | Review underway | November 2025 round |
| School of Engineering | Silver renewal | Review underway | April 2026 round |
| Joint Application: School of History and Philosophy and School of English, Media and Creative Arts | Bronze | Review beginning | November 2026 round |
