Getting Here Most international students arrive in Ireland at one of the two main international airports: Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport. Dublin Airport is approximately 200 km from Galway. Two bus operators, Citylink and GoBus, provide hourly bus departures from outside the main airport terminal building directly to Galway (three hours). Shannon Airport is approximately 85 km from Galway and is a popular option for students arriving from North America. Bus Éireann operates a regular service from outside the terminal building to Galway (90 minutes). Ireland West Airport Knock is 70 km north of Galway and offers connections to some UK and European hubs. Irish Rail provides a train service from Dublin to Galway. The Galway train station (Ceannt Station) is located just off Eyre Square in the city centre and is a 15-minute walk from the NUI Galway campus. Accommodation There are a number of different accommodation options available to students every year. There are two student residences on campus and there are also eight privately owned student residences located off campus but within easy reach of the university. Please be advised that there is limited availability in student residences so please visit www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/ accommodation for more information. The NUI Galway student residences provide self-catering housing for students. Most student residences provide designated rooms for postgraduate students, and are ideal for international students travelling to Galway on their own or who are not experienced in renting private accommodation. The majority of postgraduate students live in private off-campus accommodation, such as shared apartments or houses, often with other students. Students opting for private accommodation rather than a student residence are advised to arrive in Galway at least two weeks prior to the start of term to look for accommodation in the private rented sector. Temporary accommodation can be arranged in one of Galway’s youth hostels or Bed and Breakfast establishments.
Support Services for International Students
NUI Galway provides a comprehensive advisory and support service for international students to help ensure that any problems of adjustment are minimised. International Student Orientation The International Affairs Office organises a comprehensive orientation programme for all new international students at the beginning of term. Orientation includes campus tours and library tours, as well as introductions to the wide range of other support services available to all students, including campus services and facilities, accommodation, health, disability support, student counselling and chaplaincy, as well as student sports clubs and societies. Representatives of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) also attend to advise non-EU students on registration with the local immigration office. In Your Country Staff from the International Affairs Office regularly travel to many countries throughout the world to develop partnerships with international universities, attend education fairs and exhibitions, and advise students on applying to the university. We also have a network of representatives and alumni in many countries, including the United States, India and China, who are available to advise students thinking about studying at NUI Galway. For more information, please contact: The International Affairs Office, NUI Galway,
7 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland www.nuigalway.ie/international E: international@nuigalway.ie T: +353 91 495 277 F: + 353 91 495 551
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