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  • Locations: Galway, Ireland
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission 01/05/2027 05/08/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Direct, Program Provider Areas of Study: Accounting, Archaeology, Art, Celtic/Irish Studies, Classical Studies, Economics, English, Film, Finance, French, Geography, German, History, Italian, Law, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theater/Drama
Minimum Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore GPA Requirement: 3.0
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment
Program Description:
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Semester at University of Galway

Live and learn in Galway, a vibrant university town known for its brightly colored buildings, traditional music sessions, street performers, and rich cultural heritage. At the University of Galway, you'll take courses taught in English by local professors alongside Irish and international students.

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Program highlights

  • Choose from popular subject areas like business, engineering, math, Irish studies, and liberal arts

  • The School of Business and Economics is AACSB-accredited, recognized internationally for excellence in business education

  • Immerse yourself in campus life with access to clubs, societies, and cultural events that foster cross-cultural engagement

  • The University of Galway also offers a unique service-learning course for credit focused on literacy and learning in the community

  • Soak in the views at the Cliffs of Moher, take a trip to explore Dublin, or ride a ferry to the Irish-speaking Aran Islands

Discover Galway

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year, we award more than $2.4 million in scholarships and grants to WorldStrides students studying or interning abroad. Take a look at the different ways you can make an experience abroad a reality.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. After submitting the application with your university, you will also apply through WorldStrides.


The WorldStrides Difference

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Program Flexibility

No matter when or what you want to study, we have a program to fit your schedule and your degree.

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Upfront Pricing

Study abroad without the guesswork. Clear costs, no hidden fees, and programs built for your budget.

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Expert Support

From your first question to your first day overseas, our dedicated teams here and abroad have your back 24/7.

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Unique Experiences

Go beyond the classroom with internships, community engagement, and faith-based programs.


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Meet Marisa T.

"I studied for a semester in Galway, Ireland, and had one of the best experiences of my life! Once I arrived, I felt 100 percent supported and eased into my new environment without any issues thanks to my Resident Directors. I would do it again in a heartbeat!"

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!