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Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway

Shannon, County Clare, Ireland — Shannon International Airport campusReviewed 22 October 2026

Shannon College is the University of Galway's specialist hotel-management school, located in Shannon rather than Galway city.

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Shannon College is the University of Galway's specialist hotel-management school, located in Shannon rather than Galway city. Its Business and Hospitality MSc combines commercial and operational study with final-stage research, internship or consultancy-linked options.

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  1. MSc Business and Hospitality — 1MBH1, one year full-time, 90 ECTS
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Academic eligibility

  • The detailed requirements ask for a second-class honours Level 8 degree and relevant work experience.
  • The introduction describes experience as preferable; applicants without it need an individual admissions assessment.

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Language requirements

  • The course lists IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 or equivalent.
  • Galway's general international policy lists 6.0 component minima.
  • Confirm the programme-specific condition with admissions rather than assuming that either table settles an individual offer.

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Study intakes

  • September 2027 is advertised.
  • The full-time route runs for twelve months.
  • Shannon College's postgraduate guidance says its part-time courses are not available to international students requiring the relevant study permission.

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Application deadlines

  • Rolling review, with no fixed closing date published.
  • The non-EU portal opens on 1 October for the following September; places remain subject to availability.

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International tuition

  • For 2027/28, one-year full-time tuition is EUR 19,800 for non-EU students, plus a EUR 150 levy: EUR 19,950 total.
  • Workbook and optional industry-certification costs can be additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The 2027 Shannon College scholarship page offers the Hospitality Excellence Scholarship to selected international postgraduate students, with awards up to 50%.
  • Academic performance and commitment to hospitality are assessed; an application link is provided.
  • Undergraduate Rising Star and Global Achievement awards are separate schemes, not master's discounts.

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What can international students study at Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway?

Selected programme options include MSc Business and Hospitality — 1MBH1, one year full-time, 90 ECTS. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway?

The detailed requirements ask for a second-class honours Level 8 degree and relevant work experience. The introduction describes experience as preferable; applicants without it need an individual admissions assessment. The course lists IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 or equivalent. Galway's general international policy lists 6.0 component minima. Confirm the programme-specific condition with admissions rather than assuming that either table settles an individual offer.

How much are international tuition fees at Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway?

For 2027/28, one-year full-time tuition is EUR 19,800 for non-EU students, plus a EUR 150 levy: EUR 19,950 total. Workbook and optional industry-certification costs can be additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway?

Rolling review, with no fixed closing date published. The non-EU portal opens on 1 October for the following September; places remain subject to availability. September 2027 is advertised. The full-time route runs for twelve months. Shannon College's postgraduate guidance says its part-time courses are not available to international students requiring the relevant study permission. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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