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University of Galway

Galway, IrelandReviewed 22 October 2026

Formerly known as NUI Galway, the university now uses the University of Galway name.

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Formerly known as NUI Galway, the university now uses the University of Galway name. Its on-campus Business Analytics master's combines analytical methods with business decisions, including a substantial applied project. This guide follows that specific course rather than treating every postgraduate business programme as having identical entry conditions.

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  1. MSc Business Analytics — 1MBY1, one year full-time, 90 ECTS
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Academic eligibility

  • Normally a Level 8 honours degree at H2.1 or equivalent, including quantitative study.
  • H2.2 graduates with at least two years of relevant work experience may also be considered.
  • Business, engineering, computing, mathematics and other numerate backgrounds are examples; an Irish classification is not an automatic Indian percentage conversion.

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Language requirements

  • For Business Analytics, IELTS 6.5 overall with every component at least 6.0, or accepted equivalent evidence.
  • Check the university's current test-equivalence and exemption conditions for the intended intake.

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Study intakes

  • The current programme page advertises September 2027.
  • Full-time study lasts one year; a January start is not advertised for this course.

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Application deadlines

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed programme closing date published.
  • The non-EU application cycle opens on 1 October for the following September; availability remains subject to places.

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International tuition

  • For 2027/28, the one-year full-time MSc lists EUR 22,100 non-EU tuition plus a EUR 150 levy: EUR 22,250 total.
  • Accommodation and other living costs are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The business-school scholarship page says its 2027/28 scheme is under review and explicitly withdraws previously published award values and deadlines.
  • Do not budget using the older 50% merit offer still repeated on the course page.
  • The EUR 1,500 taught-master's scheme described on the scholarship page is EU-only.

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What can international students study at University of Galway?

Selected programme options include MSc Business Analytics — 1MBY1, 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 University of Galway?

Normally a Level 8 honours degree at H2.1 or equivalent, including quantitative study. H2.2 graduates with at least two years of relevant work experience may also be considered. Business, engineering, computing, mathematics and other numerate backgrounds are examples; an Irish classification is not an automatic Indian percentage conversion. For Business Analytics, IELTS 6.5 overall with every component at least 6.0, or accepted equivalent evidence. Check the university's current test-equivalence and exemption conditions for the intended intake.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Galway?

For 2027/28, the one-year full-time MSc lists EUR 22,100 non-EU tuition plus a EUR 150 levy: EUR 22,250 total. Accommodation and other living costs are 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 University of Galway?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed programme closing date published. The non-EU application cycle opens on 1 October for the following September; availability remains subject to places. The current programme page advertises September 2027. Full-time study lasts one year; a January start is not advertised for this course. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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