Which Galway colleges have a January 2027 intake?

On our list: Galway, ATU, GBS, with 7 open courses in all, from €9,000. They include a 7-month master’s at the University of Galway, business degrees and pathways at GBS, and computing at ATU. The GBS pathways give no Stamp 1G on their own, so check the level of each course.

Is Galway good for med-tech careers?

Yes. Galway hosts one of Europe’s largest clusters of medical-device and med-tech companies, which hire engineers, quality and regulatory specialists and data roles. A relevant master’s and some lab or manufacturing experience help. Check current vacancies, and whether your target role is on the Critical Skills list, before you choose.

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Study in Galway as an Indian Student (2027)

Updated on 30 September 2026Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal

Applications for January 2027 are open. Popular courses can close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for your course.

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Is Galway good for Indian students?

It suits students who want a smaller, lively city and med-tech jobs. Galway has 7 courses open for January 2027 on our list, from €9,000, at the University of Galway, Galway Business School and ATU. Rents rose 13% in a year, the fastest of the four cities, so start your housing search early.

Courses open on our January 2027 list

Institutions in Galway

€1,374

Connacht–Ulster 2-bed rent a month (Daft.ie Q2 2026)

+13%

Galway rent rise in a year (Daft.ie)

Universities in Galway

Where to study in Galway

Universities and colleges in Galway, with January 2027 courses on our list
Institution	Type	January 2027 courses	Lowest list fee
University of Galway	Public university, QS #275	1	€13,700 (≈ ₹15.1 lakh)
Galway Business School	Private	5	€9,000 (≈ ₹9.9 lakh)
Atlantic Technological University	Public technological university	1	€14,000 (≈ ₹15.4 lakh)

Universities and colleges in Galway, with January 2027 courses on our listLast checked 30 September 2026Source: AdmitVerse partner course data, January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying

Course counts and fees are from our January 2027 partner list. Institutions not on it are listed so you know they exist: confirm their courses and fees on the official page.

AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026

Cost of living in Galway

An AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026, built from Daft.ie rents. Confirm current prices before you budget.

Monthly student budget in Galway, € (AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026)
Item	€ a month	₹ a month
Shared room (non-PBSA)	€550–€850	₹60,500 to ₹93,500
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)	€850–€1,200	₹93,500 to ₹1.3 lakh
Food and groceries	€250–€350	₹27,500 to ₹38,500
Transport (Leap card student fares)	€40–€70	₹4,400 to ₹7,700
Phone and internet	€20–€40	₹2,200 to ₹4,400
Personal and miscellaneous	€100–€150	₹11,000 to ₹16,500
Total (shared room)	€1,000–€1,450	₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.6 lakh

Monthly student budget in Galway, € (AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026)Last checked 30 September 2026Source: AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026; rents from Daft.ie

For comparison, a whole 2-bed apartment averaged €1,374 a month in Connacht–Ulster in Q2 2026 (Daft.ie), up 13% in Galway in a year.

Living in Galway

Jobs, transport and community

Galway

Galway for Indian students

What day-to-day life looks like.

Employers: medical-device and med-tech companies, one of the largest clusters in Europe.

Part-time work: 20 hours a week in term, 40 in the holidays.

Transport: buses (and in Dublin, the Luas tram and DART train) with student Leap card fares.

Community: Indian grocery shops, restaurants and an Indian student society at most colleges.

Weather: mild and wet all year; pack a waterproof jacket and layers.

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Galway: pros and cons

Pros

A lively student city on the west coast
Med-tech and medical-device employers
Lower average rents than Dublin

Cons

The fastest rent rise of the four cities: 13% in a year
Few courses on our January list
Wetter and windier than the east

Guides for Galway

Institutions in Galway

University of GalwayPublic university, QS #275 Galway Business SchoolPrivate Atlantic Technological UniversityPublic technological university

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