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YOUR All you need
POSTGRADUATE to know about
accepting
INFORMATION your offer and
PACK joining us as a
2021 postgraduate
student
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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