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Study Abroad Programs in Galway, Ireland

Directly west across Ireland from Dublin is the city of Galway, a place that many people call the “cultural capital of Ireland.” Galway is the perfect mix of city and small town in the rolling green hills of the west coast making studying abroad in Galway perfect for students who want to deeply experience Irish culture. It’s a small city with a big heart, lined with cobblestone streets, filled with Tudor-style homes, and it is one if the only areas that you can still hear Gaelic spoken on the streets.

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10 Galway, Ireland Study Abroad Programs

University Studies Abroad Consortium
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USAC IRELAND: Galway - Irish Studies

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IFSA: University of Galway Partnership

Study abroad at the University of Galway and participate in a pro...

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ISA by WorldStrides

ISA Study Abroad in Galway, Ireland

Steeped in history, Galway combines its rich cultural heritage wi...

Academic Programs International
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API: Experience Galway, Ireland (Scholarships Available)

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CEA
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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Galway, Ireland

Explore Ireland’s western coastline and learn what makes Galway t...

Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA)
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Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA)

Non-Profit, Low Cost, Direct Study in Ireland

Whether it’s culturally rich Galway or vibrant capital Dublin, yo...

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Salerno Jesus and Mary Secondary School
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Salerno Jesus and Mary Secondary School

High School in Ireland at Salerno Secondary School

Salerno Secondary School is a dynamic all-girls school located in...

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by: Laurelynn Tullius - United StatesProgram: USAC IRELAND: Galway - Irish Studies
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My experience studying in Galway with USAC was seriously incredible. Everything was very organized, and the USAC staff are extremely helpful. I would recommend studying abroad to anybody, it’s a life changing experience.

A Guide to Studying Abroad in Galway

Studying Abroad in Galway

Students can take a broad spectrum of classes at the relatively large universities located in Galway, such as the National University of Ireland, Galway. The universities in Galway pride themselves in making campuses diverse in every way, from the students who attend from all over the world to professors with expertise in many subjects, and of course the hundreds of classes!

Students who study abroad in Galway will have the opportunity to take classes in history and engineering as well as many subdivisions of business, such as accounting and marketing. Galway’s universities also offer general education courses, which most students need to complete any degree program, such as history and math courses. With so many options, Galway is an ideal destination for students of almost any major.

In addition to core classes or major specific courses, service learning and arts or culture classes are a great opportunity for students studying abroad in Galway. Students might even get to volunteer in local elementary schools or take arts classes that include travel to medieval landmarks every week!

Classes in Galway are taught in English, but there are also Irish, or Gaelic, language courses. There are typically two types of classes in Ireland, lectures and seminars. Lectures can be loaded with up to 200 students, whereas seminars are closer to 30 students, boasting closer, more personal interactions with professors.

The school year in Ireland is very similar to the United States, in that it is two semesters with a winter and summer break. Students who study abroad in Galway will also get an Easter break in the spring, that can range from a few days to a whole week. Before finals, students can look forward to a study week, where there is no class or exams, which is set aside to allow students to prepare for final examinations. For most classes, grades are weighed heavily on a final written exams that take place in a large room with up to 500 students.

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