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  • Locations: Galway, Ireland
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
  • Restrictions: Longwood applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Program Type: Study abroad Minimum GPA: 3.0
Housing: Apartment Academic Partner: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
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 $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

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

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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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!



Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.