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Minnesota State Mankato Exchange with University of Galway (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
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Faculty Director(s) / Program Contact: CEAA Staff
Program Description:
IMPORTANT LINKS

Exchange Student Information 
General University Link
Courses available
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact one of the following Center for Global Engagement (CGE) advisors or stop by our office in Morris Hall 002!

Anna Ochs: anna.ochs@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6669
Erica Johnson: erica.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6724
NOTE: National University of Ireland, Galway academic calendar may not align with the Minnesota State Mankato academic calendar. Please check the term dates carefully so that you ensure your participation abroad does not overlap with Minnesota State Mankato semester dates.

ABOUT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
  • NUI Galway has grown massively in size and reputation over the past 175 years, with a student population today of over 18,000. According to QS World University Rankings, they are ranked 259 in the world.
  • NUI Galway has a growing international reputation based on the quality of our teaching and the global impact of our research.
  • NUI Galway is increasingly counted among the best in the world in a number of priority areas, in fields as diverse as Drama and Data Analytics, from Human Rights to Medical Devices.
  • The NUI Galway campus is situated in the heart of Galway, and is a vital part of the cultural, social and intellectual life of the city and region.
  • Visiting Students can study at University of Galway for a semester or a full academic year. Semester One runs from September to December. Semester Two runs from January until May. 
  • You can expect to take 5 - 7 classes (modules) per semester. This equates to approximately 30 ECTS credits, which is a normal course load for University of Galway students per semester.
ABOUT GALWAY, IRELAND
  • The unique combination of a bustling city and a thriving university means that Galway has something to offer everyone and caters to young people like few other places.
  • Galway is currently ranked as the top destination to visit in Ireland by The Lonely Planet Guide.
  • Galway is a cultural centre, attracting thousands to the many festivals throughout the year. A few of the big attractions include The Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Racesand the Oyster Festival they are famous throughout Ireland and beyond.
  • Galway is a great sporting city. Whatever you are into, from horse racing, Gaelic games, soccer and rugby to rowing, motorsport, greyhound racing and more.
Updated 1/9/2024 AM