The University of Galway is holding two open days next week for prospective students and their families to get an advance look at its facilities, courses, and a taste of college life.
A perfect opportunity for students to start preparing for CAO 2024, the autumn undergraduate open days take place next Friday and Saturday, October 6 – 7, from 9am to 3pm.
The University offers over 60 internationally recognised undergraduate degrees courses in areas such as Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Arts, Science, Engineering, Business, Law and Hotel Management.
More than 90% of courses offer students a work placement and/or an opportunity to study abroad, helping them to expand their horizons and get prepared for the workplace after college.
The two-day event is spread across five exhibitions and the schedule includes the largest ever programme of talks with over 100 course, subject, career and student support talks on offer.
A special feature of this open day will be exclusive access to some of the University’s most innovative teaching and learning facilities and hands-on experiences.
Future medical students will get to see the state of the art healthcare simulation facilities, while those interested in law can attend the Moot Court, which replicates the experience of a real court hearing.
Visitors are invited to join a Drama Masterclass, a practical drama workshop, and Music students can experience the same.
The College of Science and Engineering are offering interactive zones for future students to explore multiple pathways and courses.
Sarah Geraghty, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach, highlighted the importance of providing students with opportunities to explore the campus and think about their future studies.
“The aim of our open days is to give students a taste of college life and hopefully a sense of great possibility for their future university studies.”
“Our lecturers, staff and students are looking forward to meeting future students to help them navigate their way through the many diverse and exciting study and career pathways that await them.”
Advance registration is required, with further information and the full programme available at www.universityofgalway.ie/opendays, or by emailing opendays@universityofgalway.ie.
