Galway Business School: Fees, Courses & Admissions for Indian Students (2027)
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Is Galway Business School good for Indian students?
About Galway Business School
Galway Business School is a private business college in Galway. Its January 2027 list has three business degrees, including a one-year honours top-up, and two pathway programmes (Foundation and Pre-Master) for students who need a year before a degree.
University highlights
GBS at a glance
| Fact | GBS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| City | Galway |
| Intakes (our partner list) | January, September |
| January 2027 courses | 5 open |
| Application fee | Waived |
| Deposit to hold a place | Full fee |
| IELTS (typical) | Not in our data (check the official page) |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | up to 12 after a Level 8 degree or diploma; none after a foundation programme |
| Work rights while studying | 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays |
GBS January 2027 intake
5 of 5 GBS courses on our list are open for the January–February 2027 intake.
5 of 5 programs · 5 open
| Program | Institution | NFQ level | Fee | Duration | Intakes | Deposit | App fee | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Programme | Galway Business School | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €9,000≈ ₹9.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | Full fee | Waived | Open |
| Pre-Master Programme | Galway Business School | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €9,000≈ ₹9.9 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | Full fee | Waived | Open |
| Bachelor of Business Degree | Galway Business School | Level to be confirmed | €9,500/yr≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr | 36 months | Sep, Jan | Full fee | Waived | Open |
| Bachelor of Business (Hons) with International Business (top-up) | Galway Business School | Level to be confirmed | €10,000≈ ₹11.0 lakh | 12 months | Sep, Jan | Full fee | Waived | Open |
| BA (Hons) Enterprise Management | Galway Business School | Level 8 | €10,000/yr≈ ₹11.0 lakh/yr | 48 months | Sep, Jan | Full fee | Waived | Open |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
January 2027 intake
Every open GBS course is in the table above. Compare it with all January courses in Ireland.
GBS fees in € and ₹
List fees only: no GBS scholarship has a confirmed official name and criteria yet.
| Level | Courses | List fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-master’s (PG pathway) | Pre-Master Programme | €9,000≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
| Undergraduate (bachelor’s) | Bachelor of Business Degree | €9,500/yr≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr |
| Undergraduate (bachelor’s) | Bachelor of Business (Hons) with International Business (top-up) | €10,000≈ ₹11.0 lakh |
| Undergraduate (bachelor’s) | BA (Hons) Enterprise Management | €10,000/yr≈ ₹11.0 lakh/yr |
| Foundation (UG pathway) | Foundation Programme | €9,000≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Scholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
Work rights
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
GBS: pros and cons
Galway Business School
Private
Pros
- A one-year honours top-up for diploma holders
- Pathway programmes for students not yet ready for a degree
- The full-fee deposit already covers the €6,000 the visa needs
Cons
- Foundation and Pre-Master programmes give no Stamp 1G
- The NFQ level of two degrees is not confirmed in our data
- No master’s on our list
Alternatives to GBS
GBS: FAQs
What Indian students ask us about Galway Business School.
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No. Stamp 1G stay-back needs an NFQ Level 8 or higher award, and the Foundation and Pre-Master programmes (€9,000 each) are pathways with no NFQ award. They prepare you for a degree; the stay-back clock starts only after the degree or master’s you progress to.
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