Bachelor's or Master's degree with an EU qualification, taught in English. Upon graduation, up to a 2-year work permit with Stamp 1G.
Learn English in an EU country where you can work while you study. Pubs, live music, and all of Europe right next door.
Galway can be less expensive than Dublin, but rent and part-time earnings vary.
See the full expense breakdown at living in Ireland.
Average temperature year-round
Housing + food per month
WHERE TO LIVE
Galway is small enough that the three student zones are within a walk of each other. Where you land depends on your budget and how close to the Atlantic you want to be.
Latin Quarter · Eyre Square · Shop Street. From €550/month. Walking distance to the pubs, the buskers, and most language schools.
Newcastle · Dangan · College Road. From €500/month. The University of Galway zone, student-heavy, walkable to campus, cheaper than the centre.
Salthill · Knocknacarra. From €450/month. The Atlantic promenade, sea swims at the end of every road, 20 minutes walk into the centre.
Study, work, or both: we guide you every step of the way, from your visa and throughout your stay.
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Work
Galway has the same minimum wage as Dublin or Cork, but the lowest rents of the three major Irish cities. Most international students start in hospitality, tourism, or jobs near the university. We tell you how much you get paid and how taxes work in our guide to working in Ireland.
LIFESTYLE
Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher make almost every weekend an easy trip.
Community
One of Ireland's youngest and smallest cities. Life revolves around the university: late-night pubs, traditional music on every corner, and a close-knit international student community. You'll make friends fast. Prefer to compare before deciding? Here are all your cities of Ireland.
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