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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.
Support & Resources
Our Payroll Services
The Payroll Office, part of the Financial Accounting Office, is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services across the University.
What We Do
Timely Payroll Processing
We ensure the accurate and timely weekly and monthly processing of wages, salaries, and pensions for current staff and retirees.
Hourly & Part‑Time Employees
We process payments submitted on timesheets for hourly paid staff and external academics engaged by the University, including:
- Part‑time academic teaching support staff
- External Examiners
- Quality Assurance Reviewers
- Programme Reviewers
- Subject Specialists
- Guest Lecturers/Speakers
- Student Ambassadors
Scholarship Stipends
We process scholarship stipend payments initiated by Research Accounts through the Core HR/Payroll system.
Deductions & Compliance
- We oversee all statutory and voluntary deductions on wages, salaries, pensions, and other remuneration.
- We ensure required returns are submitted promptly to relevant authorities such as Revenue, Department of Social Protection and The National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA).
- We manage payments of all payroll-related deductions to third party providers.







