IFSA University of Galway
- Location: Galway, Ireland
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Introduction
Galway, with a population of 65,000, is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland and one of Europe’s fastest-growing urban centers. Located on the west coast of Ireland, near the sea, it is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, with a thriving cultural and commercial community. The campus itself is situated on the banks of the River Corrib, close to the center of Galway, on a most attractive site.
- Visa:
Required after arrival in Ireland. Students must register with the Garda Siochana (Police) in the area in which they reside within three months of arrival in Ireland. There is a €300 fee for registering.
Non-US citizens should consult with IFSA and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition only to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting tuition payments to the program. Students pay IFSA room and board fees directly to IFSA
Academic Overview
Requirements
This program has a firm 3.0 GPA requirement. Some departments may have a higher than minimum GPA requirement.
Academic Credit
Courses (also called Modules) are credited in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The ECTS protocol allocates 60 credits for a full academic year’s work, and 30 credits to a semester’s work. Most students can expect to take 5 -7 courses per semester, depending on the ECTS awarded for the courses. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
The intensive Irish/Gaelic course will fulfill the language requirement.
Curriculum
Admission as a visiting student is granted in Faculties and subject areas. Comprehensive academic advisory system to help students select courses.
Course Highlights
Accountancy and Finance, Anatomy, Archeology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Cities, Classics, Classical Civilization, Computer Science, Economics, Education Engineering, English, French, Geography, Geology, German, Greek (Ancient), Health Studies, History, Information Systems, Information Technology, Italian, Latin, Legal Science, Management, Marketing, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Oceanography, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Urban Studies, Women’s Studies and Zoology.
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
Provided by IFSA
Number of Students
Approximately 18,000 students of whom 1,000 are international students.
Housing/Meal Plans
Apartments/flats
Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Additional Resources
Options
- Semester
- STEM Courses Offered
- Fulfills Language Requirement
- Direct Enrollment
Dates
- Semester I: Early September to mid-December
- Semester II: Early January to late May
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: October 1