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University of Galway Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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University of Galway Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(138 courses)
INR 9 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 7 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, Duolingo, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 61 - 63
MBA/PGDM(24 courses)
INR 14 L - 23 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 7 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 61 - 63, Duolingo
MS(2 courses)
INR 16 L - 17 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   What is the acceptance rate for the University of Galway for Indian students?
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The acceptance rate at Galway University is around 86%. This acceptance rate suggests that NUI Galway is easier to get into. For admission to the Uni of Galway's UG courses, Indian students are required to have completed high school education. A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to the PG courses of Galway Uni. A minimum percentage is also required at different course levels. IELTS / TOEFL score has to be submitted too. 

Q:   Why is the University of Galway popular?
A: 

The University of Galway is really well known for its quality of teaching and the global impact of its research. The University of Galway is among the top universities in the world.

Why study at the University of Galway?

  • Around 96% of the University of Galway graduates are employed within 6 months after graduation
  • The university ranks #34 in the Times Higher Education World IMPACT Rankings
  • Galway University ranks #284 in the world by QS World University Ranking 2026
  • The university has around 4,000 international students from over 110 countries
Q:   Where can I apply for admission at the University of Galway?
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For UG and PG levels, international students can apply in two ways: via the CAO portal or the official admission portal for undergraduate programs, and for postgraduate courses, it's just the official portal of the University of Galway. Given below is the table which has the application portals for both UG and PG applications, take a look - 

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Application portal

UG: cao.ie or nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply

PG: nuigalway.ie/postgraduateapplications

Application fee

UG: €45 or INR 4,518 (CAO)

UG: €35 or INR 3,514 (university application)

PG: €35 or INR 3,514 (university application)

Acceptance rate

86% (approx.)

 

Q:   How should I apply for the University of Galway admission?
A: 

Students must have all the necessary documents and test scores to complete the application. International students must meet the University of Galway IELTS requirements with other admission eligibility, to get admission. 

Below is the University of Galway application process for 2026 -

  • International students should visit the University of Galway online application portal
  • Secondly, the student should create an account using an active email address
  • Please note that some courses, especially are managed by CAO, have specific deadlines and procedures to apply.

Galway University
Popular Courses

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MSc (Business Analytics)

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₹23 L
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence

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₹30 L
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MSc (Cloud Computing Research)

1 year
₹15 L
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Master Health Science (Public Health Nursing)

1 year
₹9 L
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Master in Computer Science (Data Analytics)

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₹30 L
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MSc (International Management)

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₹22 L
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MSc in Medical Electronics and Digital Health

1 year
₹29 L
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MSc in Software Design and Development

2 years
₹19 L
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MSc (Health Economics)

1 year
₹18 L
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MSc Corporate Finance

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₹23 L
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MSc (Biomedical Engineering)

1 year
₹25 L
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MSc (Microbiology)

18 months
₹16 L
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MSc (Business and Hospitality)

1 year
₹20 L
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MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics)

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₹30 L
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PDip (Public Policy)

1 year
₹17 L
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Bachelor of Arts (Children's Studies)

4 years
₹17 L
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Minimum 65%

Bachelors in Law and Business

4 years
₹18 L
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Minimum 65%

MSc (Neuropharmacology)

1 year
₹25 L
#4
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BE (Hons) in Engineering - Civil Engineering

4 years
No Fees
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(MSc) AgriFood Sustainability & Technology

1 year
₹30 L
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Popular Programs

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M.Sc.

138 CoursesStar Icon3.8(94)7 months - 2 years
₹9 L - 30 L
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MBA/PGDM

24 CoursesStar Icon3.7(61)7 months - 2 years
₹14 L - 23 L
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MS

2 Courses1 year
₹16 L - 17 L
#3

M.A.

53 CoursesStar Icon4.7(2)9 months - 2 years
₹15 L - 22 L
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B.A.

21 Courses9 months - 4 years
₹17 L - 25 L
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B.E. / B.Tech

21 CoursesStar Icon3.8(3)1 year - 5 years
₹18 L - 28 L
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PG Diploma

26 Courses9 months - 2 years
₹9 L - 25 L
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LL.M.

9 Courses1 year
₹18 L - 22 L
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B.Sc.

16 Courses9 months - 4 years
₹17 L - 28 L
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LL.B.

6 Courses9 months - 4 years
₹18 L - 20 L
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B.Com

7 Courses3 - 4 years
₹18 L - 20 L
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BBA

1 Course4 years
₹24 L
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MBBS

1 Course5 years
₹58 L
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BSN

3 Courses4 years
₹25 L - 29 L
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Others PG

3 Courses2 years
₹15 L - 20 L
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B.J.M.C.

2 Courses4 years
₹17 L - 19 L
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BHM

2 Courses4 years - 57 months
₹16 L
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M.Arch

1 CourseStar Icon3.5(1)1 year
₹20 L
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M.Com

1 Course2 years
₹15 L
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M.Phil

4 Courses1 year - 2 years
₹15 L - 16 L
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UG Diploma

1 Course80 weeks
No Fees
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B.Agri

1 Course9 months
No Fees
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University of Galway Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the ranking of the University of Galway in QS?
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In the world rankings, the University of Galway QS ranking is #284 in 2026. In the previous year, this university was placed at #273. This shows that there has been a slight decline in the university's rankings. In the latest subject edition rankings of QS, a few of the subject rankings for 2025 are given below:

  • Top 100 for Performing Arts and Nursing
  •  Top 150 for Hospitality & Leisure Management, English Language & Letters, and Classics & Ancient History
  • Top 200 for Law and Medicine
Q:   Where does the University of Galway rank in U.S. News & World Report?
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The University of Galway ranks at #528 in 2025 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. In the previous year's rankings, this university ranked at #555. This shows that there has been an improvement in Galway University's ranking in U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are 

  • Global Research Reputation
  • Publications
  • Normalized Citation Impact
  • Regional Research Reputation
Q:   What is Galway University ranked in the QS World University rankings?
A: 

In the QS World University Rankings, the University of Galway ranks at #284 in 2026. In the year 2025, this university ranked at #273. So, in the QS rankings, there has been a decline in the rankings of this university. 

The QS rankings of this university specify that Galway University ranks among the Top 300 Universities in the World for 2026.

A few of the metrics considered for QS rankings are -

  • Employer reputation
  • Faculty-student ratio
  • Citations per faculty
  • Academic reputation
Q:   Where does the University of Galway rank in QS World Rankings for Europe 2025?
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The University of Galway is ranked within the Top 100 Universities in Europe for the second year in a row. This is as per QS World Rankings for Europe 2025. Galway University is ranked at #98 in Europe out of 680+ universities included in this year's rankings.

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  • 52% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Internships3.3
Part time work3.5
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.3
Value for money3.9
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International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B (MSc) - Batch of 2023
3.4
A good university covering all the courses of almost all fields.
Tips: Students can feel the courses here as hectic as all of them are mostly one year programs and it was a culture shock to me too. I didn't get any scholarship. I am satisfied with the university and the country, but I felt my course fee was a little bit on the higher side.
Likes (Public transportation): The campus is very well connected, in fact it is in the middle of the city. All modes of transport are available like buses and trains and their frequency is also good. Students can avail all the public transport options at half the rate that local has to pay.
Dislikes (Internships): My course didn't have an internship option while other finance courses have it. Guidance is available for those who have the option as part of their course. The students who got the internship have indeed got them in their field of study and later some of them converted them into full time opportunities.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
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International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B (MSc) - Batch of 2023
3.5
Good university and excellent courses.
Tips: The curricula of some courses are hectic, as most of them are 1 year programs. I didn't get any scholarship. My course was for 8 months since I got an exemption for 1 semester, but I felt the fee I paid for that period was a little bit on the higher side. The country has both pros and cons, the pros being that most people are welcoming and friendly, the con being cost of living is too high.
Likes (Public transportation): The city has all modes of transport like buses and trains and the frequency of them is also good. Almost every bus in the city is connected to the university. Students can avail the benefit of Student Leap cards which would provide them the transport at half the rate that local people pay.
Dislikes (Internships): My course does not have any internship option but some other courses such as finance, have that option and the university has the internship support and a few of the students got their internship through that support and a few of those internships also turned into permanent employment.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
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MSc Fintech (Economics and Financial Technology) - Batch of 2025
3.1
Highly qualified faculty.
Tips: I think it’s a decent university in Ireland with good facilities and good faculty. The city is really good. The university is located in the central part of the city which makes it accessible as well. There are lots of growth opportunities as well. Good experiences.
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MSc (Business Analytics) - Batch of 2026
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Ireland is good now but wouldn’t be in the future. It’s a country smaller than Madhya Pradesh.
Tips: It’s not Dublin, so better to go to Dublin universities if coming to Ireland and also try going to the USA or other countries, as Ireland will be crowded soon. There was a cultural shift and many people hate the climate and transport. People are extremely nice and friendly. I missed out on scholarships but people usually get them when they apply in advance. I am somewhat satisfied but my goal has not been achieved yet.
Likes (Safety): It’s pretty safe but some people have had some bad incidents, depending on the place and area you live in. I think campus safety is the only security provided to the students and the local police are good but they don’t have all the resources to protect the students outside the campus premises. I had mostly good experiences but there were some threats given to me during my stay in Ireland so far.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Ireland is a small country and it’s being flooded, counsellors and agents are promoting Ireland like an alternative to the USA but it isn’t and it isn’t a Schengen country as well. I’ll suggest going to the Netherlands for a safer alternative or Germany. I’d love to permanently immigrate to this country but it’s looking hard to do so at this point.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38175
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MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics) - Batch of 2024
4.2
A lot of self-learning, networking and personal growth.
Tips: The personal growth that the students would experience after joining the college is huge. Learning to do things on your own and handling your own finance and everything basically makes you grow a lot. This is more personal than academic. Academically as well, it is more of a self-learning than the teachers teaching you. There is a lot to learn by ourselves, do personal projects which are all going to determined whether you're going to find a job or not. I would advice that every student do thorough research before joining any university. Go through the syllabus and make sure that the contents are what you can learn with some effort. Also prepare in advance and learn the basics of what you are going to be learning at the university. Connect with your alumni and ask them for advice on how to navigate the course how to do projects and what they have done to achieve success.
Likes (Public transportation): There is free transportation within the campus for students. Other than that, there is bus service almost everywhere within the city and students have a special concession for their transport. There is a NFT card that you can top-up and tap in the bus which allows you to travel.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There is currently a huge competition, especially in the field of IT. If a student has prior experience, it would be easier to find a job that offers a visa. For graduates, the expected average salary would be around 35k EUR annually and it goes higher depending on the experience.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36000
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2024
4.5
Beautiful country, kind people, great opportunities and an amazing education system.
Tips: The transition has been smooth and welcoming, with a culture that feels familiar, kind people, and a lot of festivals, though the rain and cold took a little time to adjust to. The teaching is excellent and the environment is supportive. Scholarships are available across many programs, so it is worth applying early since they can reduce fees and sometimes include a small monthly stipend. Do sort out accommodation before you arrive because housing is tight. Clothes are affordable thanks to the steady weather, but electronics are expensive, so bring essentials from India. Part time work helps with living cost, so start looking as soon as you land, begin your PPSN application and complete your online residence permit. Campus roles like teaching assistant, library, or student ambassador are great option, and retail or Delhi jobs also pay decently while you study.
Likes (Post study jobs): I landed a research Data Scientist role after my Masters and many friends did well too, so its very possible to bag a nice paying job with Visa sponsorship. The number of companies sponsor visas changes, but there are plenty, especially among those with solid graduate intake. Typical roles range from graduate programs to mid and senior positions, and salaries are competitive and grow with the strength of your portfolio, communication and technical depth. If you put in consistent, focused effort, you can absolutely grab a great opportunity. Jobs in different sectors have different pay scales, but graduate roles usually play around 40k per annum, mid level play around 50-70k depending on the sector and experience, and senior level can go above 70k on average.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Adjusting to food anywhere else is always a challenge, and Galway has relatively less choices for authentic North Indian cuisine. Restaurants like Kumar's, Kashmir and Eastern Tandoori provide some variety, but they can't match the flavour like that of home. I usually prefer cooking at home, buying groceries and masalas from asian stores, though they are quite expensive.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1700
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000
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Experienced faculty members instruct students how to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting while providing relevant industry insights so students find their classes engaging and will see how these lessons apply to today's job market. Those who choose to attend the M.Sc Business Anal

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What is the average salary of University of Galway graduates?

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As per Graduates Outcomes Survey 2024, the University of Galway overall placement rate stands at 60.1%, and the grads are employed within few months of graduation. The average median salary of Galway graduates is around EUR 37,104 (INR 39.16 L), annually.

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Who are the top employers at University of Galway?

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As per Galway University, around 96% of graduates are employed or in further study within 6 months of graduation. The university graduates work for top sectors such as Business Development, Operations, Education, Engineering, etc. The top employers at University of Galway are listed below-

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The University of Galway placement rate attracts students from all over the world. As per Graduates Outcomes Survey 2024, the University of Galway placement rate is 60.1%. As per University of Galway, around 96% of graduates are employed.

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Not at all, international students don't have to worry a lot if they meet all the University of Galway admission requirements.

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