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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 & LanguageFrequently Asked Questions
General Access PC Suite Opening Hours
| Suite Name | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aras Na Gaeilge | Permanently Closed | Permanently Closed | Permanently Closed |
| Arts Faculty | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Arts Millennium G030 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Arts Science | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Cairnes | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Block E | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Clinical Science | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Education A (Lower) | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Environmental Science | Permanently Closed | Permanently Closed | Permanently Closed |
| Finnegan | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friary | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Engineering Lab 2016 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Engineering Lab 2017 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Engineering Lab G0046 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Engineering Lab G0046 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Menlo | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| IT106 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Library 1st Floor | 08:30 - 22:00 | Library Hours | Library Hours |
| Library 2nd Floor | 08:30 - 22:00 | Library Hours | Library Hours |
| MIME | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Software Engineering | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Departmental PC Suite Opening Hours
08:30 - 22:00 09:00 - 17:00 Closed
| Suite Name | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aistriuchan | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Archaeology | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Arts Faculty Postgrade Room | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Arts Faculty Training Centre | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| BIS1 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| BIS2 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Carraroe | 08:30 - 18:00 | Closed | |
| Child & Family A |
08:30 - 17:30 |
09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Child & Family B | 08:30 - 17:30 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| MAP 1 Suite | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| MAP 2 Suite | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Clinical Science Library | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| E.Business Commerce | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Economics | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Engineering Lab 0037 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Engineering Lab 3001 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Engineering Lab 3003 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Education B (Upper) | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | |
| Education Mac | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | |
| English | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| GIS | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| HUB | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | |
| Huston Film School | 08:30 - 18.00 | Closed | |
| Irish Centre for Human Rights | 08:30 - 18.00 | Closed | |
| Law | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Library AT | 08:30 - 22:00 | Library Hours Library Hours | |
| Library Group Study Room | 08:30 - 22:00 | Library Hours Library Hours | |
| Marketing and Accountancy | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Masters In Journalism | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Masters in Social Work | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Mathematical Science | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | |
| MBS 3 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Multimedia room 117 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Multimedia room 118 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Multimedia room 119 | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Nursing Library Classroom | 08:30 - 18:00 | Closed | |
| Nursing Library Collections B | 08:30 - 18:00 | Closed | |
| Nursing Library Collections C | 08:30 - 18:00 | Closed | |
| Nursing Studies | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Psychology | 08:30 - 22:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Closed |
| Psychology Woodquay | 08:30 - 18:00 | Closed | |
| Riomhlann Iarchéime | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed | |
| Soc & Pol | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed |
| Therapies | 08:30 - 22:00 | 08:30 - 22:00 | Closed |
USB Key / Memory Stick / Flash Drive
A USBkey is a storage device integrated with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. USB keys are typically removable and re-writable. Storage capacities typically range from 64 MB to 64 GB with steady improvements in size and price per gigabyte.
Port
A port is an interface for attaching external devices to a computer. It controls the rate at which data can be transferred between the computer and the attached device.
Using a USB Key in the PC Suites
ISS have disabled Autorun on the all computers in the PC Suites as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of viruses. When autorun is disabled, a USB memory stick or software on a CD or DVD will no longer automatically start when inserted.
To access a USB stick or CD once it has been inserted.
- Double click on My Computericon on the desktop.
- Double click on Removable diskto open your USB key
- Open the file or folder you wish to access
USB Key has become corrupt
If your USB key has become corrupt, there are several free data recovery tools available that may be successful in recovering data. One example is TestDisk software - installation instructions and recovery information available. Please note that Information Solutions and Services do not take responsibility for user data
Scanning your USB stick for Viruses
ISS recommend that users frequently scan their USB devices for Viruses or Trojans, to do this right click on Removable Disk (E): and select Scan for Threats.... 
Windows Defender will then run its scan on your USB drive. If it finds any infections or threats, it will notify you.
If Defender does not find anything, it will state this in the bottom left-hand corner of the scanning window. If McAfee has found something, it will alert you to it and state whether it’s been cleaned or deleted. If it does find a virus, it is important to follow up by running an anti-virus scan on ALL computers you have used this USB drive on.
How to open an Adobe(PDF) file from a web browser in the PC Suites
If you wish to open an Adobe (PDF) file in Blackboard or from any other web site in the PC Suites, please review the instructions below:
Using Internet Explorer
- Launch Internet Explorer from the NUI Galway Applications window
Do NOT use the Start menu. PDF documents will not open correctly if you launch IE7 using the Start button. An error will appear complaining about the version of Adobe Reader - Right-click on the Adobe (PDF) file, select Save Target As to save the file to your U: Drive
- Open My Computer, select the saved the Adobe (PDF) file and then open it.
Using Firefox
- Launch Firefox from the NUI Galway Applications window
- Right-click on the Adobe (PDF) file, select Save Target As to save the file to your U: Drive
- Open My Computer, select the saved the Adobe (PDF) file and then open it.
