Exchange programme
Erasmus SMS, International Office co-ordinated
Faculty/department
- Sweden-Uppsala universitet
Subject area (ISCED code)
00 - Generic programmes and qualifications
Type of agreement
Erasmus SMS - Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway - University-wide - All fields of study
Location
Galway is located on the doorstep of Connemara, the largest Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) in Ireland and an area of wild and majestic beauty. With its unique landscape of lakes, bogs and mountains, it is among the most evocative part of the country. Anyone wishing to experience the Ireland of rugged countryside, castles, lakes and rivers will not be disappointed; other attractions not far from the city are the Burren and the Aran Islands. King Richard III granted Galway its first Charter in 1484, and the town has been a seat of learning since the 1560s, when its merchant families founded an academy for students from all over Ireland. Traces of Galway's rich medieval past can still be seen today in the maze of winding medieval lanes and old merchants' mansions in the city centre.
Galway is now the third-largest city in the Republic, with a population of 76,000, almost 20% of which is made up of third-level students. The interdependence of town and University has helped to build a compact, thriving city that caters to young people like few other places can. Its youthful energy is reflected in the numerous internationally-renowned literary, arts and sporting events that are hosted there each year, such as the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Film Fleadh, the Galway Arts Festival, and the Galway Racing Festival. Regarded by many as the cultural capital of Ireland, Galway is home to the well-known Druid Theatre Company, the Macnas Street Theatre Company and An Taibhdhearc, the national Irish-language theatre company.
A particular feature of Galway and its environs is the fact that, in addition to the city’s strong cosmopolitan atmosphere, the older Gaelic culture of Ireland - in music, song and language - is especially strong and vibrant in the western capital. This means that a visiting student can conduct all his/her business effectively and easily in English, but can also, if he or she wishes, encounter the richness of Ireland’s Celtic culture in all its forms.
Description
Founded in 1845, 17 000 students
University of Galway is the largest and oldest University in the West of Ireland. More than 2,000 international students from over 90 countries, choose to study here. Over the past 170 years, University of Galway has built a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence in the fields of arts, social science, and celtic studies; business, public policy and law; engineering and informatics; medicine, nursing and health sciences; and science. University of Galway are ranked in the Top 2% of universities worldwide for the quality of their teaching and research. Research strengths include Biomedical Science and Engineering; Environmental Science, Marine science, Human rights law, Internet technology, digital humanities, social gerontology, child and family research.
Unique highlights include:
The first UNESCO Chair in the Republic of Ireland, in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement
The largest research institute for developing internet technology
Ireland's primary stem cell and gene therapy research institute
The world's leading experts in human rights law
The campus itself is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, on one of the most attractive University sites in Europe. The original mid-nineteenth century university buildings are in the Tudor architectural style. The old stone quadrangle at the heart of the campus is flanked by new buildings, which reflect the steady growth of the University over the past decades.
Subject area restrictions
Visiting and Erasmus students are offered modules from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year. All subjects on Bachelor level except Celtic studies.
Course catalogue
Course catalogue.
Visiting Erasmus students should choose courses from those listed in our Visiting Student Academic Information Booklets (Handbooks). For example, if you are studying Business you may only take Business modules. If you are studying Science & Engineering you may only take Science & Engineering modules.
Students are not permitted to take modules outside their area of study for which they have been nominated by their home university.
Level
Undergraduate / Bachelor
Credit point conversion
30 ECTS per semester is equal to 30 hp (högskolepoäng)
Semester dates
Autumn semester: early September to approx. mid-December
Spring semester: early January to mid-May.
An orientation programme for international students usually begins on Thursday of the week before the teaching term commences, and runs over two days.
General language requirements
Exchange students whose primary language is not English must meet level B2 requirements for English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Check your level here. An English proficiency certificate is not required.
Grants/Scholarships
Erasmus Grant
Please also check whether there are any available scholarships offered by the Scholarship Office at Uppsala University or by your student nation. Accommodation
The University of Galway has limited on-campus accommodation. Unfortunately, this accommodation is now full for visiting students. If any rooms become available, the Erasmus Office will be in contact with instructions on how to book these rooms. It is not necessary to contact them.
University of Galway has a purpose-built portal for off-campus accommodation called
Studentpad
It is best to study for a full year as housing can be difficult to find!
Accommodation demand is always high, and we highly recommend starting students start their accommodation search as soon as possible. Students should also be on high alert for Accommodation scams.
Visa and residence permits