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Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 CONTENTS Congratulations on receiving your offer to study at NUI Galway We are delighted to offer you a place on distinguish yourself and will enhance Welcome from President, 3 your chosen course and we hope you will your employability in a competitive job Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh CONNECT WITH US use the following information to consolidate market. This Guide provides you with all the your decision to choose NUI Galway for information you need to help you make your WHY NUI GALWAY twitter.com: @nuigalway your postgraduate study. transition to your chosen course. NUI Galway gives you the 4 facebook.com/nuigalway Ranked in the top 1% of universities in the It contains details on the admissions process competitive edge world (based on data from QS), NUI Galway and what you need to do to accept your instagram.com: @nuigalway NUI Galway facts and figures 5 was named ‘University of the Year 2018’ in offer, as well as information about our pinterest.com/nuigalway the Sunday Times University Guide, securing University and Galway city—one of the most Galway city 7 culturally vibrant locations in the world to be the prestigious accolade for the third time in snapchat.com: nuigalway a decade. The ambition, effort and creativity a student! WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW of our staff, students, and alumni is reflected youtube.com/user/thinkingaboutnuig We are proud to invite you to join our global How to accept your offer 9 in our continued success. linkedin.com/company/nui-galway postgraduate community, and look forward Registration information 11 NUI Galway is for the public good. to welcoming you to NUI Galway. NUI Galway belongs to the people. We FINANCIAL INFORMATION are here for our students, our society and our planet. We are distinctive for our Postgraduate fees 13 transformative and impactful teaching, Postgraduate funding 15 research and innovation, our inclusive Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh student experience, and our passion for President SUPPORT SERVICES culture and creativity. By engaging in our 2021/2022 region, nationally and across the world, we Accommodation 18 PROGRAMME DELIVERY deliver sustainable societal change. Student support and resources 20 As a university community, we are Programme curriculum and delivery in 2021/2022 may be affected by COVID-19 distinctively shaped by our values as a INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS powerful and profound root-source of and the related government guidelines, University language requirements 22 and public health advice. Rest assured our behaviours. We champion these core the university will provide you with values of respect, excellence, openness and English language courses 23 sustainability. information relating to 2021/2022 delivery Federal aid: US students 24 in as timely a manner as possible. NUI Galway is a research-led university, Health matters 24 delivering significant impact for society, in Up-to-date information is always here: Student visa information 25 areas as diverse as the environment, culture, Getting to Galway 26 www.nuigalway.ie/alert/studentfaqs climate change and health and wellbeing. www.nuigalway.ie/covid-19/prospective- This dynamic community attracts Immigration 28 researchers, academics, entrepreneurs Registering with GNIB 28 students/postgraduate/ and students of the highest calibre from About Ireland 29 all over the world. Outside the classroom 29 For information on Each year, over 3,500 postgraduate students from over 90 countries CAMPUS CUISINE your current application, choose to study at NUI Galway, making our university a vibrant and Restaurant information 31 check Postgraduate diverse place for your postgraduate USEFUL CONTACTS Admissions’ FAQs: experience. A postgraduate qualification Find out more 34 www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad- from NUI Galway will provide admissions/faqs you with the opportunity to 2 3
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 NUI GALWAY €90.5 MILLION In the latest financial year, we received €90.5 million in competitive ANNUAL RESEARCH funding across a range of dynamic, WILL GIVE INCOME innovative research projects. YOU THE A TOP UNIVERSITY FOR NUI Galway continues to outperform other universities in terms of COMPETITIVE GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY graduate employment. 94% of our postgraduates are employed or in further studies six months after EDGE graduating. €400 MILLION NUI Galway invested in a ten-year campus development programme CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT to provide the very best learning PROGRAMME environment for you. 94% Ranked in Generous IMPORTANT Our campus hosts major national postgraduate Top 1% scholarships employability rate of universities NATIONAL facilities, such as the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Our merit-based Excellent career in the world postgraduate FACILITIES Science, the Irish Centre for Human prospects and Global recognition in scholarships Rights and the unique Centre for Cell industry partnerships university rankings reward excellence Manufacturing Ireland, the only stem cell manufacturing facility in Ireland. INTERNATIONALLY NUI Galway has a global reputation in key areas of expertise, and we RECOGNISED offer postgraduate programmes in UNIQUE 175 years 105 180+ PROGRAMMES these fields: Biomedical Science and Engineering; Human Rights, Applied of tradition and hectare riverside taught programmes innovation campus, Social Science and Public Policy; Wide range of award- Energy, Environment and Marine Inspirational teaching Spectacular location, winning relevant courses, Research; Data Analytics, Physical and and research since close to the city and ample research 1845 opportunities also Computational Sciences; and Digital Humanities. 4 5
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Galway is an affordable city in which to live THE CITY Rent prices 41% cheaper in Galway than Dublin ON YOUR DOORSTEP Cost of living index 21.5% cheaper in Galway than Dublin Transport prices 33% cheaper in Galway than Dublin Galway is an exciting place to be Galway really is a ‘university city’—students *Source: www.numbeo.com/ make up 20% of the population of the cost-of-living (October 2020) for a postgraduate student. It is city, which is why it is such a youthful, one of the largest cities in Ireland, energetic place. and is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. fDi Magazine—a VIBRANT, ENERGETIC CITY Financial Times publication— Galway has everything—shopping has given Galway a winning facilities, theatres, restaurants, music venues, culture and sports facilities—but “European City and Region of the it is also small enough to get to know Future” title and ranked it as “Best people easily and to keep in touch with Overall Micro City in Europe”. your friends. This sense of community is one of the features of Galway life that In 2016 Galway was awarded a “European our students love most. A medieval city, Region of Gastronomy” Award. The city Galway is also steeped in history and was the European Capital of Culture 2020 culture and is a beautiful, vibrant place to (http://galway2020.ie), and live and study in. NUI Galway was behind the successful Galway 2020 competitive bid. The University is in the heart of the city centre, with all amenities within walking distance—and a bridge that connects the campus to the city makes the journey even shorter. 6 7
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW Accepting your offer, and other Offers should be accepted and deposit useful information paid before offer expiry date. Note: applicants must apply for the OFFER TYPES Professional Masters in Education/ A Conditional Offer means that you will Oideachas (Maistir Gairmiuil) programmes be accepted if you meet certain additional through the PAC portal (www.pac.ie/ requirements. pme); it is not possible to transfer an acceptance or deposit to/from the An Unconditional Offer (Firm Offer) Professional Masters in Education/ means that you have met all the entry Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil) programmes. requirements for the course. MEETING THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR HOW TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OFFER In order to accept and secure your You may have been made an offer of a programme place, you must confirm your place on a programme conditional on acceptance and pay a non-refundable certain criteria being met. For example, deposit. Offers should be accepted and for final year undergraduates applying to deposit paid before offer expiry date. a postgraduate programme, you may not have your final exam results available. In An offer acceptance will not be this example, an offer would be based on recorded unless the requested deposit you attaining a particular grade in your has been paid. final exams. When you have met the In order to accept and secure your conditions specified in your conditional programme place, you must confirm your offer, and have uploaded the documents acceptance and pay a non-refundable to prove you have met the conditions on deposit via the University’s postgraduate your account at our application portal application online system— (www.nuigalway.ie/ www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduateapplications. postgraduateapplications), you have automatically secured a place. 8 9
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW (CONT.) REGISTRATION You must ensure to upload the requested documents pertaining to your conditional offer. should you have any queries regarding your schedule. For information on academic term INFORMATION dates: www.nuigalway.ie/academic- GENERAL INFORMATION PAST NUI GALWAY STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR YOUR COURSE administration/academic-term-dates/. You will be required to register online Welcome to NUI Galway. Online You are required to register using your with the University from mid-August. You registration will open for you in August existing NUI Galway student number and should refer to the Registration Office POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 2021, check www.nuigalway.ie/ should not register using your application website for updates/details on how to OFFICE, NUI GALWAY registration for date details, and is number. formally register for your programme: completed online. Before you begin your www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad If you cannot remember your old www.nuigalway.ie/registration. See Page academic year you will need to be fully password, you will need to reset it by 11 of this Offer Pack for more information. T: +353 91 495 999 registered with the University. Registration following the instructions on E: postgradadmissions@nuigalway.ie allows you to obtain your student ID card Please note that if you have received www.nuigalway.ie/iss4students. and gain access to University facilities. a conditional offer, you will not be Frequently Asked Questions: nuigalway.ie or emailing servicedesk@ For orientation schedule for non-EU permitted to register for your course until www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad- nuigalway.ie for assistance. international full-time students, please you have met the conditions of your offer. admissions/faqs visit www.nuigalway.ie/international- All fee queries should be addressed to the You must ensure to submit the requested students/afteryouarrive.html#tab1 Fees Office (email fees@nuigalway.ie documents pertaining to your conditional or www.nuigalway.ie/fees). If you have offer. REGISTER ONLINE any queries with regards to subject/module choices please address these to the COMMENCING YOUR COURSE Online Registration will be available at relevant College/School/Discipline, or to www.nuigalway.ie/registration; then click The academic year will commence in your Programme Director on the “1st Year Postgrad” box, and follow September 2021 for most postgraduate (www.nuigalway.ie/reg/quick-links/ instructions thereafter. taught courses. useful-links). International students: in compliance with Disciplines/Programme Directors will be in University Policy and immigration control, CONTACT contact with you prior to commencement international students must pay their fees Registration Office of the course with your timetable. Please in full (fees@nuigalway.ie) before they are check with relevant Programme Director E: reghelp@nuigalway.ie permitted to complete formal registration for their NUI Galway course. Once you www.nuigalway.ie/registration have paid your fees and are cleared by the www.nuigalway.ie/reg/reghelp_home. Fees Office, you should be able to register html/newstudentpostgrad/ online. Contact reghelp@nuigalway.ie if www.facebook.com/NUIG-Registration you have any difficulties. NEW TO NUI GALWAY? If you are a new student to NUI Galway, your student ID number will have been emailed to you once you have accepted your offer from NUI Galway. To register, enter your student ID number and password, which is galway followed by the first four digits of your date of birth in the format DDMM, e.g., 16 January— galway1601. 10 11
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 POSTGRADUATE FEES POSTGRADUATE TUITION FEES receipt for proof of payment. EU fees may be paid in full on registration, or in two The fee, either EU or non-EU*, for your equal instalments—50% on registration programme is listed on your relevant and 50% by 31 January (of the following course website, see www.nuigalway.ie/ year). If you are being funded by SUSI you courses/taught-postgraduate-courses. will need to confirm this during online You can also find fees information on the registration and you will be prompted to Fees Office website: enter your SUSI number. If you are funded www.nuigalway.ie/fees. by any other organization or private *An EU student is defined as an EU source you must provide written evidence national (i.e., holding an EU passport /or of this funding to the Fees Office prior to birth certificate) who has been ordinarily registration. resident in an EU member state for at least three of the five years immediately DEPOSIT preceding their entry to the third- To secure a taught postgraduate place level course. This excludes residency at NUI Galway, a deposit is now payable for educational purposes. For more at offer/acceptance stage. The deposit is information, please see usually €500 but can be €1,000 for some www.nuigalway.ie/fees courses. The deposit payment is deducted from your course fee at registration. If you METHODS OF PAYMENT do not register at NUI Galway, then this EU fees can be paid securely online when deposit is not refundable. However, if you registering using a debit or credit card. did not attain the stipulated conditions Alternatively, you can request a bank giro of your offer when a conditional offer online by logging into your student portal was originally made, the deposit will be at www.nuigalway.ie/fees and clicking refunded to you, with the exception of on the “Pay your fees” link. Bank giros the Professional Master of Education can only be used in any bank within the and Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas Republic of Ireland. Please retain your programmes. 12 13
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 POSTGRADUATE FEES (CONT.) POSTGRADUATE GRANTS Comprehensive information is available online at http://hea.ie/funding- • TransferMate payments usually take less than 48 hours and the receipt is accepted as proof of payment FUNDING of tuition fees by the Irish National governance-performance/funding/ FUNDING NUI Galway is committed to attracting Immigration Service (INIS) for study student-finance. Grant applications can high calibre students from around visa applications and at the point of There are several sources of funding also be made online at www.susi.ie. the world. The University offers a entry to Ireland. available to students who fall within Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), number of international scholarships the grants authority in Ireland, usually • TransferMate avoids international bank certain eligibility criteria, including on a competitive basis to high calibre opens to accept grant applications in charges and because you pay in your student grants. A comprehensive list international students. For more April annually. If you are awarded an F4 own currency, the University receives is available online at http://hea.ie/ information about eligibility criteria and grant by SUSI this means they will make the exact amount owed. funding-governance-performance/ how to apply, see www.nuigalway.ie/ a €3,500 contribution towards your fees. funding/student-finance. Family and/or Option 2: bank transfer international-students/feesfinance/ If you are awarded an F5 rate, this means personal income is a key factor that will be internationalscholarships SUSI will cover your tuition fees to a Alternatively, international students can assessed when you apply for a grant, but maximum of €6,270. Please note SUSI also pay their tuition fee by international there are other criteria. Visit our Funding SPRINGBOARD, ICT SKILLS does not cover the cost of the student bank transfer using the following details: website at: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ CONVERSION AND HCI (PILLAR 1) levy (€224). fees-and-funding/funding.html. PROGRAMMES Bank of Ireland, 43 Eyre Square, Galway TAX RELIEF A/C No: 28454143 SCHOLARSHIPS Springboard began in 2011 as part of A/C Name: National University of the Government’s Jobs Initiative. It Full- and part-time students may be At NUI Galway, we are keen to ensure Ireland, Galway complements the core State-funded entitled to tax relief on tuition fees. that the brightest and most committed IBAN: IE43 BOFI 9038 1628 4541 43 education and training system and Applications for tax relief on course fees students progress to postgraduate study. Sort Code: 90-38-16 provides free or 90% funded upskilling and paid must be made using an application Our generous Postgraduate Scholarships Swift Code/BIC: BOF IIE2D reskilling higher education opportunities in form available from the Revenue (valued at €1,500 per student) are areas of identified skills need. The ICT skills Commissioners, Ireland. See designed to reward excellent students Please quote your 8-digit application conversion programme is being provided www.revenue.ie. The maximum amount who have performed exceptionally well in number on all wire transactions. as part of the joint Government—Industry of tax relief on tuition fees is €7,000 per their undergraduate studies. Details of the Processing time and the fee for sending ICT Action Plan 2019–2022. The annum. Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme, and international wire transfers may vary from programme is targeted at jobseekers, all other course-specific scholarships and bank to bank. Allow for up to 10 working who already hold a Level 8 or equivalent FEES PAYMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL bursaries available, are online at days for processing, if paying by bank qualification, to undergo an intensive STUDENTS www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_ transfer. full-time or part-time programme of study scholarships/ and work experience, to acquire honours- IMPORTANT: non-EU students must Option 3: online debit/credit card degree-level ICT programming skills. pay fees in full before registration. payment Once you have been allocated a pre- Please contact Fees Office for further registration 8-digit student ID number, information on how to pay online using a this number must be quoted on all fee debit/credit card; email fees@nuigalway.ie transactions and correspondence. Option 1: TransferMate (recommended for non-EU students) • Non-European Union (EU) students are strongly advised to pay their tuition fee through the TransferMate website https://nuigalway.studentfees.ie/ 14 15
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 POSTGRADUATE FUNDING (CONT.) POSTGRADUATE FUNDING (CONT.) Springboard courses and the ICT skills Approved Springboard Courses for As a further effort to enhance access and Find out more at: www.nuigalway.ie/ conversion programme are now run as 2020–2021: participation opportunities for unemployed adult-learning/faqs/fees-funding-&- a joint initiative under the banner brand and low-income groups, scholarships. QQI Level 8 Springboard+. Each year some of our NUI Galway has approved a Scholarship postgraduate courses are funded via • Diploma in Change Management Scheme to reduce fees for applicants in Springboard+. The Human Capital Initiative • Diploma in Critical Business Skills receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s (HCI) Pillar 1 offers incentivised places for • Diploma in Learning and Development Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment, graduates to reskill in areas of skills shortage Disability Allowance, Community and emerging technologies and is aimed • Diploma in Software Engineering Employment Scheme, or Social Insurance at full-time graduate conversion courses at • Diploma in Technology Enhanced Contribution Credits, and who wish to enrol Levels 8 and 9. Learning for part-time degree, diploma and master’s More information is available online at: courses provided by the university, and www.springboardcourses.ie. • Specialist Diploma in Automation and who meet Department of Social Protection Control income thresholds. TRAINING PLACES FOR UNEMPLOYED/ • Specialist Diploma in Corporate LOW INCOME GROUPS Environmental Planning Springboard courses are free and part- • Specialist Diploma in Lean and Quality funded educational courses, offered as Systems part of a government/Higher Education Authority initiative, aimed at both job • Specialist Diploma in Medical Device seekers and those in employment. Science All courses are part-time and flexible, QQI Level 9 enabling students to keep their social • MSc AgInnovation protection supports while seeking work or upskill while in employment. All • Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership courses lead to qualifications in enterprise Development sectors which are growing and need • Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation skilled personnel, including information Management and communications technology (ICT); the medical devices sector; biopharma- • Postgraduate Diploma in Technology pharmachem; green energy; international Commercialisation financial services; and the food and HCI Pillar 1 Courses beverage sector. The following NUI Galway full-time courses Qualifications are also available in have been approved under the HCI Pillar 1 cross-enterprise skills such as Six Sigma, in the 2020/21 academic year. Lean and Quality Systems, Technology Commercialisation and Innovation • Higher Diploma in Data Analytics and Management. NUI Galway has received Visualisation, Level 8 funding from the national Springboard • Higher Diploma in Financial Analysis, scheme for courses over the last five years. Level 8 For further information, including details on eligibility and making an application, visit • Higher Diploma in Business Information www.nuigalway.ie/ Systems, Level 8 adult-learning/springboard or • Postgraduate Diploma in Digital www.springboardcourses.ie. Transformation, Level 9 Full list of approved courses for NUI Galway is at www.nuigalway.ie/adult- learning/springboard. 16 17
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION (CONT.) Before you start searching, it is • Accommodation in the private sector Our team will also support you in your important to know what type of including house shares, apartments search for a place to live. We have years ACCOMMODATION OFFICE and owner-occupied properties of experience building relationships with accommodation you are looking NUI GALWAY landlords in and around the NUI Galway for. There are many different Student Residences are managed campus and will be happy to help you T: +353 91 493 540 privately and need to be contacted options available for students to with your search. +353 91 492 364 directly regarding their availability choose from while attending for the new academic year. All of KEY TIPS FOR RENTING E: teresa.kelly@nuigalway.ie NUI Galway. Each student our Student Residences can be angela.walsh@nuigalway.ie found by visiting www.nuigalway.ie/ • Always view a property before paying a has different needs and we student-life/accommodation/finding- deposit www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/ recommend that you research accommodation. accommodation • Bring someone with you when all the different options available We also have an online portal for meeting a landlord to you. accommodation in the private sector. This allows property owners to advertise • Ensure you have a Rental Agreement; Information on accommodation read and understand it before signing available for students can be found directly to NUI Galway Students. You here: www.nuigalway.ie/student- will find private accommodation • Get a receipt for the deposit paid and life/accommodation/finding- listings at, www.nuigstudentpad.ie/ rent in advance accommodation. Accommodation. We recommend that you register so you can get alerts when • Make a list of furniture and appliances Students can choose from: new accommodation is added to the with the landlord: damage or loss of website. property is a regular reason for losing a • On-campus accommodation in deposit Corrib Village or Goldcrest Student Residences • If there are any outstanding repairs, ask the landlord to state in writing that • Off-campus accommodation in a they will be repaired—take photos if number of privately owned Student necessary Residences 18 19
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT & RESOURCES (CONT.) & RESOURCES SPORTS CLUBS SOCIETIES venues and a buzzing student bar on campus. The SU also provides part-time accommodations can be put in place in a timely manner. employment opportunities for students. Our Sports Clubs are fun, friendly and With 126 active societies at NUI Galway, Disability support related queries can be www.su.nuigalway.ie directed to disabilityservice@nuigalway.ie. supportive. We endeavour to provide there is something for everyone. As part of you with opportunities to train, play and a society, you can learn new skills, explore STUDENT SERVICES CHILDCARE compete in sport; we have a wide range your interests, create a community of of traditional sports complimented by friends with similar interests and goals We offer support to help you before, Spraoi Early Learning Centre operates the innovative club and recreational activity. and, of course, have great fun. Over during, and after studying at NUI Galway. University Crèche, located at 50 Upper We cater for a wide range of interests and 3,000 society events are held annually, Our student support services include Newcastle. At Spraoi the focus is on levels of abilities—no matter what your including social, educational and cultural accommodation, career development, learning through play. They implement passion. Our Sports Clubs are a valuable elements, all of which add to the vibrancy chaplaincy, counselling, disability the Aistear curriculum and incorporate part of your academic life, encouraging of University life. support, student health and wellbeing, elements of Steiner and Montessori. The social interaction with your fellow www.socs.nuigalway.ie and childcare assistance. We also offer Centre has been refurbished to meet the students and a balance to your studies. financial advice and assistance, study skills needs of children between six months and The friends you will meet through being STUDENTS’ UNION and mentoring. 12 years. Their software app keeps parents a member of NUI Galway sports clubs are www.nuigalway.ie/student-services updated in real time about their children’s truly your friends for life. At the centre of campus, the student day, thereby including parents, as the www.nuigalway.ie/sports experience is amplified by the Students’ primary educator, in the care of their child. Support for students with a disability, Union (SU). The SU aims to take your The balanced and varied menu is prepared ongoing physical or mental health voice to the University at every level. in-house to meet the nutritional needs condition, or specific learning difficulty Student representatives are in each of the child and the new garden growing College, ensuring that all students can To ensure that you can participate fully in project links in with this. For smaller have their say via their rep. Your Students’ your studies, support is available for any children the focus is on sensory play and Union complements NUI Galway’s NUI Galway postgraduate student with Spraoi are working to develop the sensory provision of welfare services, and can offer a disability, ongoing physical or mental experience both internally and externally advice and support to students. On the health condition, or specific learning in the crèche garden. Student parents social side, the SU has a shop, restaurant difficulty. pay a reduced fee to use the University To register for support, complete our Crèche. online registration form at www.nuigalway.ie/creche www.nuigalway.ie/disability and provide evidence of your disability, ongoing health ALUMNI condition, or specific learning difficulty. Once submitted, you will be contacted to Your relationship with NUI Galway does arrange a needs assessment appointment not stop after you have completed your with a Disability Advisor. Supports and studies. You are an NUI Galway graduate reasonable accommodations will be for life and we encourage you to take full determined through an individual needs advantage of this support. You can avail assessment; taking into account the of career advice and alumni discounts, nature and impact of the disability, attend events, receive our newsletters and evidence of disability, and your course publications, and participate in reunions. requirements. Make sure to keep in touch after you’ve left. We want to hear from you and keep If you are an international student, you you up-to-date with what’s happening at are encouraged to make contact with your alma mater. our service prior to arriving in Ireland www.nuigalway.ie/alumni-friends to ensure reasonable supports and 20 21
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATES (CONT.) POSTGRADUATES ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES ON CAMPUS There are a range of courses available to suit students’ diverse learner needs. NUI Galway provides pre-sessional English For further information on course options, The Third Level Graduate Scheme ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS language courses designed to help please see table below or contact allows a qualifying student an All applicants whose first language is not students transition successfully to their Dr Maeve Egan, email extension to stay in Ireland for up English, or who have not been educated chosen postgraduate degree. eganm@nuigalway.ie through the medium of English during to 24 months after they graduate. their two most recent years of study, must NUI Galway is the only university outside present one of the following qualifications of Dublin to be ranked in the Top 1% of in the English language: PRE-SESSIONAL COURSES— The 4-week pre-sessional programme Universities in the world. NUI Galway Most programmes have an IELTS OFFERED ONLINE FOR 2021 is available to all students who meet has particular expertise in Biomedical requirement of 6.5 not less than 5.5 in any the language entry requirement and NUI Galway’s English Language Centre Science and Engineering, Web Science, one band (or equivalent). would like to improve their language and offer 10-week and 4-week pre-sessional Human Rights, Marine Science, Energy academic skills prior to commencing Please refer to this website English Language Programmes, available and Environmental Science, Applied their postgraduate degree. For further www.nuigalway.ie/international- online in 2021. The 10-week course is for Social Sciences, and Public Policy and information on courses available, please students/entry-requirements/ for further students whose English language level Humanities. You have made the right visit www.nuigalway.ie/englishlanguage information on courses with specific is below the University’s language entry decision in choosing to apply to us for or contact Dr Maeve Egan, email English Language Requirements. requirement. The entry requirement for your graduate studies: a postgraduate eganm@nuigalway.ie. Language tests must be undertaken the 10-week course is an IELTS score of 6, qualification from NUI Galway can give or equivalent. you the competitive edge for your career. no more than two years prior to International students make up 20% of commencement of your programme at full-time students at NUI Galway, and we the University. COURSE START MINIMUM ENTRY TUITION COURSE also have a large number of international DATE REQUIREMENT HOURS FEE faculty and researchers from around the world. The University campus is Pre-masters 8 February Minimum overall IELTS 20 hours in €8,750 a 10-minute walk from the centre of English 2021– score of 5.5. blended Galway, one of Ireland’s most popular Language 13 August delivery destinations for international visitors and 2021 A score of 5.0 is students alike, and a place that offers a Pathway, permitted in one safe and culturally vibrant environment 25-week component band only. where you can easily feel at home. course All other bands must be ≥ 5.5 or higher, 10-week 8 June Minimum overall IELTS 25 hours in €3,050 pre-sessional 2021– score of 6.0. blended programme 13 August delivery online 2021 A score of ≥5.5 or higher is required in all bands, 4-week 3 August Minimum overall IELTS 15 hours in €1,050 pre-sessional 2021– score of 6.5. blended programme 27 August delivery online 2021 A score of ≥6.0 or higher is required in all bands. 22 23
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 BEFORE YOU BEFORE YOU ARRIVE (CONT.) ARRIVE your medical needs can be met, as some overseas medications are not licenced STUDENT VISAS Visa-exempted countries for use here in Ireland. Please also ensure PLAN YOUR BUDGET that you bring all your relevant medical Not all international students require a The following table gives an indication documentation from home with you, to study visa for Ireland but must still register of the monthly cost of living in Galway. register with the Student Health Unit. their presence in the Irish State with the These costs are an approximation only Garda National Immigration Bureau after as monthly costs will depend on each Health insurance arrival in Ireland. A list of nationalities that student’s individual needs and lifestyle. All Non-EU students are advised to do not require a Student Visa to study in ensure that they have comprehensive Ireland can be found at health insurance, which includes cover www.nuigalway.ie/international COST OF LIVING IN GALWAY in the event of hospitalisation in Ireland. The following summary gives an Citizens from countries not appearing on Students may wish to take out private indication of the monthly cost of this list are required to obtain a Study Visa health insurance in their country of origin living in Galway as a student to help to study in Ireland. or with an Irish health insurance company. you plan your budget. These costs Applying for a visa are an approximation only as monthly There are three student medical You must make your visa application on- costs will depend on each person’s companies that we recommend. Please line using the AVATS on-line facility individual needs. FEDERAL AID—US STUDENTS make sure that you check the policy www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx NUI Galway is approved by the US wording regarding pre-existing illness MONTHLY EXPENSES 2020/2021: before purchase, and any further queries Study visa applications should contain the government to certify financial aid under following documents: the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program. should be directed to the insurance Rent (private housing not company: €540 US citizens attending NUI Galway as • Passport, valid for 12 months student accommodation) full time degree seeking students can Study and Protect • Signed summary of your on-line Bills (phone/electricity/ arrange private or Federal Direct Loans to www.studyandprotect.com application form €90 finance their education. Eligible students internet) • Two passport-sized colour photos advised to consult NUI Galway’s Federal Halligan Insurance Food €220 Aid webpage at www.nuigalway.ie/ www.halligan.ie • A signed letter of application international-students/feesfinance/ Guardme Insurance • A Letter of Acceptance from the Clothes/laundry €50 federalaid www.guard.me university • Submit all exam results obtained, along Books/Study HEALTH MATTERS Irish Health Insurance companies can only €40 with your qualification certificates materials/printing provide cover to students once they arrive Student Health Unit in the country. Students cannot apply for • If you are currently studying, an original Travel €40 A service is available to all NUI Galway cover with an Irish company while they letter from your current place of study students in the Student Health Unit, are still living abroad. • Provide information about any gaps in Heating/oil €15 your education located in Áras na Mac Léinn, on campus: All Non-EU students, including citizens of Additional optional spending Tel. +353 91 492 604 (9:00–17:00) non-visa-required countries including the Proof of finances €160 estimate for recreation Tel. +353 87 262 3997 (24 hour United States, Canada and Malaysia, must You must provide evidence that you have emergency number) present proof of comprehensive medical access to sufficient funds to cover your Monthly Total €1,155 insurance when registering with the Garda If you have a pre-existing medical tuition fees and cost of living expenses: Academic Year Total condition, it is important for you to National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after • A detailed statement of your and/or €10,395 contact us prior to your arrival by emailing they arrive in Ireland, and complete their your sponsors’ bank sponsors’ bank (excluding recreation) healthunit@nuigalway.ie to ensure that all student registration. account(s) covering a six-month 24 25
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE (CONT.) IRELAND IS THE 10 MOST PEACEFUL TH period immediately prior to your visa GETTING TO GALWAY PLACE ON EARTH application Airports (GLOBAL PEACE INDEX, • Letters from your sponsor’s employer • You must list each person sponsoring Most international students arrive in 2017) AND THE MOST Ireland at one of the two main airports: you, and give clear details of their Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport. FRIENDLY COUNTRY relationship to you Citylink, GoBus, and Bus Eireann • Letter from the university confirming provide frequent bus departures from IN THE WORLD payment of fees if made by bank transfer outside of Dublin Airport, Terminal 1 direct to Galway. The direct bus journey (LONELY PLANET, 2010). Note: the estimated cost of living in from Dublin Airport to Galway takes Ireland for a student for one academic approximately three hours. Bus Eireann year is €10,395. operates a regular service, from outside the main airport terminal building, to Alternative evidence of finance Galway. The bus journey from Shannon Lodge an “Education Bond” with a airport takes approximately two hours minimum value of €7,000 with (check Bus Eireann timetable) https://educationbondireland.com Train Proof of medical insurance Irish Rail provides a train service from Non-EU students from visa-required Dublin to Galway. The Galway train countries must present proof of medical station (Ceannt Station) is located in insurance when applying for a student the centre of Galway City, and is a visa. Please email international@ 20-minute walk to the NUI Galway nuigalway.ie or visit www.nuigalway.ie/ campus. international for further information Bus Galway is well served by national bus Please note that this is a brief guide and operators including Bus Eireann, City that you should visit Link, and GoBus. Galway Bus Station is www.nuigalway.ie/international and located in the centre of Galway City, and contact your nearest Irish Embassy for is a 20-minute walk to the NUI Galway more in-depth information: www.dfa.ie/ campus. embassies/irish-embassies-abroad Walkway, Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare 26 27
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 AFTER YOU AFTER YOU ARRIVE (CONT.) ARRIVE ABOUT IRELAND INDUSTRIES IN IRELAND: • Population: 4.7 million THE STATISTICS • A friendly, safe environment: Ireland Immigration in Ireland You will be allocated an appointment to is the 10th most peaceful place on 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies Students will be required to demonstrate register with GNIB. A fee of €300 will be Earth (Global Peace Index, 2017) and 8 of the top 10 gaming companies that they are entering Ireland in order to charged to register with the GNIB and the most friendly country in the world 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical enrol as a student and the Immigration you will need to produce the following (Lonely Planet, 2010). companies Officer may ask to see some or all of the documents: passport; current NUI Galway • English-speaking country: while 6 of the top 7 diagnostics companies following documents: Passport; study visa student identity card; updated student’s Ireland has its own language and if applicable; offer letter from NUI Galway; registration statement which includes 15 of the top 20 medical device distinct cultural identity, English is the proof of fee payment of at least €6,000; current Galway term address; proof of companies universal spoken language. In fact, proof of medical insurance; proof that you comprehensive medical insurance; proof 50% of the leading financial services Ireland is the only English-speaking have funds to support your stay in Ireland: that you have funds to support your firms country in the Eurozone, and that’s e.g., bank statements, sponsorship letter if stay in Ireland, e.g., bank statements, one of the reasons why so many applicable. sponsorship letter (if applicable, for visa- multinational businesses locate their exempt countries only). Register with Garda National Immigration European base here. OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Bureau in Ireland (GNIB) See Page 11 for NUI Galway registration • High standard of education: Ireland is information for non-EU students. ranked 16th in the world for its higher Your passport details will be recorded and your passport will be stamped with a date education system, according to the Culture by which you must register with the GNIB. IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook ORIENTATION INFORMATION FOR 2015 Ireland’s traditions of writing, theatre and Generally speaking, non-EU students are INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WILL BE art are celebrated in a host of events that • Leading companies are based in include Cork World Book Festival, Kilkenny granted 30 days during which they may MADE AVAILABLE AT Ireland: over 1,000 FDI giants in ICT, Arts Festival, Jameson Dublin International register with the GNIB. This time period is www.nuigalway.ie/international/ social media, pharmaceuticals, and Film Festival, Galway International Arts at the discretion of the immigration officer orientation finance have made Ireland the hub Festival, Lismore Immrama Festival of at your point of entry to the Irish State. of their European operations, such as Travel Writing, and Cúirt International The University and Galway GNIB office Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Facebook, Festival of Literature (Galway). collaborate closely and agree a schedule Linkedin, Twitter, Pfizer, GSK and of appointments for international Genzyme. Over 290 Music festivals students. A GNIB officer will attend at • Weather: Ireland enjoys a temperate Contemporary music: The Electric Picnic, Orientation to provide immigration advice. climate, with warm summers and mild Castlepalooza, Cork Jazz Festival and winters. Wexford Festival Opera. Bustling street in Galway city centre. Beautiful Ireland Outside Ireland’s buzzing cities and towns, miles and miles of unexplored terrain make it the perfect place to get away from it all. We’ve got magical castles, enchanted ruins, ancient archaeology and thousands of miles of windswept coastline, with some of the most beautiful beaches, highest sea cliffs and biggest waves in 28 29
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 AFTER YOU ARRIVE (CONT.) CAMPUS Europe all on Galway’s doorstep. • Galway Comedy Festival (October) CUISINE Galway, ‘Ireland’s Cultural Heart’ FDI Magazine awarded Galway ranked Young, vibrant and cosmopolitan, Galway Galway as “Best Overall Micro City in RESTAURANTS Ann Duggan, Director of Commercial is widely regarded as the cultural capital Europe”. In 2015 Galway was awarded Services at NUI Galway, commented: UNESCO City of Film, and also a Purple A key legacy of Galway’s 2018 European of Ireland and is a ‘college town’ in every “ Flag for a safe, vibrant and diverse night Region of Gastronomy designation is its sense, with students accounting for holistic approach to food, and this focus is approximately 20% of the population of time economy. See Page 6 for more on Galway City. Experience the real beauty widely embraced on our campus. the city during term. This youthful energy Local seasonal produce forms the is reflected in the many internationally of Ireland” close to Galway by visiting There are five catering companies Connemara, a place of contrasts, colours, engaged in providing food services on key ingredient across menus on renowned festivals, music sessions, cultural and sporting events that are desolate beauty, incredible scenery and campus and all are committed to a range a daily basis and the five catering hosted in the city every year, including: amazing attractions. of initiatives to support food culture in the companies providing services region. on campus are enthusiastically • St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March) • Cúirt International Festival of Literature Sourcing as much produce as possible working with growers/ (April) from local producers and suppliers as well producers and wholesalers to as supporting food waste minimisation • Galway Early Music Festival (May) actions within the home and workplace create nutritional, tasty dishes • Galway Traditional Irish Music Sessions is at the core of operations. There is wide for our campus community of (June) recognition of how vitally important food approximately 20,000. We usually • Galway Film Fleadh ( July) culture is to general health and wellbeing. welcome over 10,000 conference • Galway International Arts Festival (July) delegates and visitors to campus • Galway Races (August) annually. In recent years local, • Galway International Oyster Festival artisan and craft producers (September) have exhibited at receptions for international delegates which has added enormously to the enjoyment of their experience in “ Galway. 30 31
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 CAMPUS CUISINE (CONT.) AWARD-WINNING CATERING OUTLETS All five of our catering outlets have initiatives in place to use locally-sourced Testament to the progress and success ingredients and are also developing by campus caterers is that FoodSpace innovative zero-food-waste policies. As who operate four restaurants on campus we look to the future NUI Galway will (Friars, ZINC, DERI, and Tog Sos) won the continue examining where it can continue Celebrate Local and Seasonal category to make a contribution to gastronomy in the London-based Sustainable under the key focus areas, such as Restaurant Association (SRA) Awards sustainability, health and nutrition, and (whose President is Raymond Blanc OBE). cultural diversity for the benefit of our This award is designed to recognise the campus community. Bon appétit! food service, business demonstrating real innovation to make the most of the larder on its doorstep. Meanwhile Masterchefs at Moffetts won the Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards for Event Caterer of the Year, and Sodexo at An Bhialann (the main campus restaurant outlet) placed second in Ireland’s Site Contract Caterer 2018. These national awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across Ireland. Sourcing as much produce as possible from local producers and suppliers as well as supporting food waste minimisation actions within the home and workplace is at the core of operations. 32 33
Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 Your NUI Galway Postgraduate Information Pack 2021 FIND OUT Most staff are working remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, therefore it may be best to FIND OUT MORE (CONT.) MORE email rather than phone contacts listed here. Postgraduate Admissions Office OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS International Affairs Office USEFUL LINKS NUI Galway NUI Galway Main NUI Galway Switchboard International Affairs Office, NUI Galway General queries T: +353 91 495 277 T: +353 91 524 411 www.nuigalway.ie/international T: +353 91 492 844 E: international@nuigalway.ie E: postgrad@nuigalway.ie F: +353 91 525 700 Postgraduate Admissions Office, www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad-admissions www.nuigalway.ie | www.oegaillimh.ie Information Solutions and Services NUI Galway Room 128 www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad-admissions Accommodation and Welfare Office Information Solutions and Services International admissions Fees Office, NUI Galway Áras Uí Chathail Arts and Science Building E: internationaladmissions@nuigalway.ie www.nuigalway.ie/fees NUI Galway Help Desk All research programmes T: +353 91 492 364 T: +353 91 493 777 Accommodation Office, NUI Galway T: +353 91 495 332 E: teresa.kelly@nuigalway.ie E: servicedesk@nuigalway.ie www.nuigalway.ie/accommodation E: pgresearch@nuigalway.ie www.nuigalway.ie/information- Adult Education: Centre for Adult solutions-and-services Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Taught programmes Learning and Professional Development Service (Study Visa advice) T: +353 91 492 844 NUI Galway Mature Students Office www.inis.gov.ie E: postgrad@nuigalway.ie T: +353 91 492 144 Áras Uí Chathail E: maria.mchugh@nuigalway.ie NUI Galway Education in Ireland College of Arts, Social Sciences, and T: +353 91 492 695 (Information about the Irish education Celtic Studies Alumni Office E: maturestudents@nuigalway.ie system) E: pgarts@nuigalway.ie NUI Galway www.educationinireland.ie T: +353 91 493 750 Registry Discover Ireland Cairnes School of Business and E: alumni@nuigalway.ie Including: (General information for international Economics Student Information Desk, visitors) Burren College of Art Admissions, Registration, E: pgcomm@nuigalway.ie Ballyvaughan www.discoverireland.ie Exams, Conferring School of Law Co. Clare T: +353 495 999 National Bus and Train Companies E: pglaw@nuigalway.ie T: +353 65 707 7200 E: askregistry@nuigalway.ie www.citylink.ie E: lisa@burrencollege.ie www.nuigalway.ie/student-registry- www.gobus.ie Information Technology www.burrencollege.com helpdesk/contact-us/ www.buseireann.ie E: pgit@nuigalway.ie www.irishrail.ie Career Development Centre Student Services College of Medicine, Nursing and T: +353 493 589 Airports in Ireland Health Sciences Including: www.nuigalway.ie/careers Childcare, Chaplains, Counsellors, www.dublinairport.com– E: pgmed@nuigalway.ie 2½ hours to Galway Disability Support Service Societies, Clubs, Student Health Unit T: +353 91 492 364 www.shannonairport.com– College of Science and Engineering NUI Galway www.nuigalway.ie/student_services 1½ hours to Galway E: pgeng@nuigalway.ie T + 353 91 493 541 www.irelandwestairport.com– E: pgscience@nuigalway.ie E disability@nuigalway.ie Registration 1½ hours to Galway School of Nursing and Midwifery Registration Office www.corkairport.com–3 hours to Galway Fees Office E: pgnursing@nuigalway.ie E: reghelp@nuigalway.ie Áras Uí Chathail NUI Galway www.nuigalway.ie/registration T: +353 91 492 386 E: fees@nuigalway.ie 34 35
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