University of Galway
Galway, Ireland · Ireland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Galway, Ireland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €2,350
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A leading Irish university, strong in medicine, engineering and marine science.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
A leading Irish university, strong in medicine, engineering and marine science. Free Fees Initiative covers undergraduate study only; Master’s programmes are fee-paying.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English-taught; require English proof for non-native speakers.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Ireland admission rules.
Language requirements
English-taught; require English proof for non-native speakers.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
CAO normal deadline 1 February; late 1 May
How to apply
CAO (Central Applications Office) for undergraduate; direct for postgraduate. · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Ireland. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- CAO (Central Applications Office) for undergraduate; direct for postgraduate.
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ November
- Applications close
- CAO normal deadline 1 February; late 1 May
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; submit via CAO (undergraduate) or directly (postgraduate).
- Note
- Postgraduate deadlines vary by course.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.universityofgalway.ie
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission enquiries: use the official admissions / contact page linked from the university website.
CONTACT: VERIFYOfficial sources
- University of Galway official website
https://www.universityofgalway.ie - Maynooth University — 2026/27 student contribution €2,350 (Budget 2027)
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate - Higher Education Authority – Free Fees Initiative
https://hea.ie/ - Citizens Information – Third-level student fees and charges
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/