Academic Entry Requirements

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English Language Requirements

All applicants, whose first language is not English, must present one of the following qualifications in the English language. Tests must be taken within two years of the start date of the student's programme.

Examples of English Language Equivalences for Programmes

Subject*

University of Galway's Pre-Sessional & Pre-Masters Programmes

IELTS (IELTS Online also accepted)

Cambridge    C1 Advanced  (CAE)

 

Cambridge    C2  Advanced  (CPE)

TOEFL iBT/ TOEFL iBT Home Edition

Pearson PTE

  • Arts/Business/Law

Overall 70% with at least 65% in all modules.

For further information, please visit the University’s English Language Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.

176 overall

180 overall

88 overall
7 Listening
16 Speaking
18 Writing
8 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 48 in any one component.

  • Science/Engineering

6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.

176 overall

180 overall

88 overall
7 Listening
16 Speaking
18 Writing
8 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 48 in any one component.

  • Medicine

(This requirement applies to incoming first year students only)

6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component.

176 overall

180 overall

88 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • MSc Biomedical Science
  • MSc Biotechnology 
  • Higher Diploma (Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality)
  • MSc Computer Science - Data Analytics 
  • MSc Adaptive Cybersecurity
  • MSc Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence 
  • H.Dip Software Design & Development.
  • M.Sc Software Design & Development

6.5 overall, no less than 6.5 in writing and no less than 6 in any other one component.

 176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
12 Listening
18 Speaking
24 Writing
13 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 61 in writing, and no less than 50 in any one other component.

  • BSc. Speech and Language Therapy

7.5 overall, no less than 7.0 in any one component.

185 overall 185 overall

95 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

65 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • MA in Literature and Publishing
  • MA in English
  • MA in Global Media & Communications
  • MA in Journalism

7 overall, no less than 6.5 in any one component.

185 overall    185 overall

95 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

65 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • BSc Nursing Science (General)

6.5 overall, no less than 6 in any one component.

176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
12 Listening
18 Speaking
21 Writing
13 Reading

61 overallno less than 50 in any one component.

  • MSc Clinical Research
  • MSc Cellular Manufacturing & Therapy

6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component.

176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • BSc Podiatric Medicine

6.5 overall, no less than 6 in any one component.

176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
12 Listening
18 Speaking
21 Writing
13 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 50 in any one component.

  • BSc Occupational Therapy

6.5 overall, no less than 6.5 in any one component.

176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • Shannon College of Hotel Management: Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management

6.5 overall

176 overall 180 overall

88 overall
20 Listening
20 Speaking
24 Writing
19 Reading

61 overall,  no less than 61 in any one component.

  • Shannon College of Hotel Management: Foundation Programme   

5 overall

154 overall N/A

35-45

36-43

  • Shannon College of Hotel Management: UG Programmes 

 

6 overall

169 overall N/A

60-78

50-58

  • Shannon College of Hotel Management: PG Programmes 

 

6.5 overall

176 overall 180 overall

79-93

61 overall

*Subject: Programmes which may have specific English language requirements are listed below. Please note this list is indicative, and may not be wholly inclusive of every programme that has a particular English language requirement.

The University of Galway TOEFL institution code is 8861 

English Language Courses at the University of Galway

University of Galway’s English Language Centre is committed to providing high quality English Language courses including our pre-sessional and pathway options to help our students prepare for academic study at University of Galway.

You can review the programmes on offer here.

Foundation Programmes

University of Galway works with a number of providers who offer foundation programmes for students who do not currently meet the University’s English language requirements.

The following courses are open to students who receive a conditional offer of admission to a select number of undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree programmes at University of Galway, subject to meeting the University’s usual English language requirements.

Courses Offered:
University of Galway's Shannon College Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Business Programme caters specifically for the academic and/or English needs of students who do not meet the academic requirement to directly enter undergraduate degree programmes and/or English requirements for their chosen degree.

Programme Name:

University Foundation Programme

Provider:

University of Galway's Shannon College.

Course Dates:

September - May 2024

Tuition Fee:

€13,000

Further Details:

Contact University of Galway's Shannon College for more details

Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)

Based in Dublin, the Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) delivers specialised NCUK –accredited foundation courses preparing international students for entrance into partner universities in Ireland and the UK. In particular, University of Galway has accepted students who have completed the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) and NCUK Graduate Diploma (formerly the Pre-Masters programme – PMP) at DIFC.

Programme Name:

NCUK International Foundation Year Programme

Provider:

Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)

Start Dates:

September and January each year

Further Details:

Contact DIFC for more details

Programme Name:

NCUK Graduate Diploma

Provider:

Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)

Start Dates:

September - January each year

Further Details:

Contact DIFC for more details

 

Atlantic Language

Atlantic Language is an English Language School, providing a range of educational services in purpose designed centres in Galway and Dublin for almost 20 years. In recent years, Atlantic Language has expanded to offer a number of University Foundation Programmes to assist international students who wish to study at Irish universities.

Programme Name:

University Foundation Programme

Provider:

Atlantic Language

Further Details:

Contact Atlantic Language for more details

 

Programme Name:

Pre-Masters Programme

Provider:

Atlantic Language

Further Details:

Contact Atlantic Language for more details

Galway Business School

Programme Name: University Foundation
Lessons per week: 30 x 45min
The Foundation Programme is 26 weeks in duration, including two study weeks and two modules of eight weeks.

Programme Name: University Premasters Programme
Lessons per week: 25 x 45min
The Pre-Masters Programme is 34 weeks in duration including two Level-8 modules of 13 weeks and four study weeks.
Contact Galway Business School for further Information.

Castel Education

Castel Education provides foundation programmes for students wishing to study Medicine and Medicine related programmes at University of Galway.

For further details, please visit Castel Education website or contact Dr Joe McGarryDirector of Academic Affairs

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