The University of Galway is hosting an open day for prospective undergraduate students this weekend to show off a glimpse of campus life.
The event takes place on Saturday, March 22 from 9am to 3pm and offers four exhibition spaces across the campus; more than 80 course and subject talks; accommodation and career guidance, along with stands allowing face-to-face chats with lecturers and current students.
University of Galway offers more than 60 internationally recognised undergraduate degrees including Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences, Arts, Science, Engineering, Business, Law, and Hotel Management.
More than 90% of courses offer a work placement and/or study abroad opportunity, ensuring our graduates are world-ready and highly sought after by employers both in Ireland and abroad.
A highlight of the Spring 2025 open day will be exclusive access to some of the University’s most innovative teaching and learning facilities and hands-on experiences including:
Future medicine students getting hands-on with clinical skills, such as listening to the sounds of heart and lungs, or examining the ear and eye with digital trainers at the new world-class healthcare simulation facilities.
Law enthusiasts can visit the School of Law’s Moot Court, which replicates a real courtroom experience. Advance registration is required at Stand 45 in the Orange Zone.
The College of Science and Engineering will host tours of their impressive Engineering Building, starting from the Green Zone foyer.
Students interested in physics can register at Stand 16 in the Purple Zone for tours of the physics labs.
Marine Science enthusiasts can check out the range of specialised equipment and vehicles used for conducting cutting-edge marine science research, which will be on public display outside the Martin Ryan Building.
Drama lovers should not miss the Drama Master Class at 1pm and a tour of the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. Meeting point is the Blue Zone Foyer at 11:30am.
Any student passionate about sports can meet the University’s coaches and athletes to learn more about scholarships and our state-of-the-art facilities. All details are available in the Orange Zone.
The Spring 2025 Open Day is not just about the tours and talks – students will also have the chance to explore the campus accommodation and get a taste of student life.
For parents, there is a special Parents’ Talk at 11:30am, packed with helpful tips on how to best support your student as they transition to university.
Sarah Geraghty, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach at University of Galway, said, “Our open days are all about experiencing university life first-hand and seeing the incredible opportunities that await.”
“University of Galway is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and among the top 100 in Europe. Even better, we are number one in Ireland and 34th in the world for making a real impact on global challenges.”
“The best thing about our Open Day is that our lecturers, staff and students are ready to welcome you, answer your questions, and help you find the perfect path for your future. So come along, explore, and get inspired.”
Advance registration is required, with further info and the full programme available at www.universityofgalway.ie/opendays, or by emailing opendays@universityofgalway.ie.
