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University of Galway

Medicine

This page is built from verified 2026 official source evidence. It supports program research, not a promise of admission, registration, residency, certification, or licensure.

Evidence confidence
84%

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City
Galway, Ireland
Qualification
MB, BCh, BAO
Length
5/6 years
Instruction
English-medium primary medical degree
Last checked
2026-06-11

Admissions Snapshot

Faculty / campus
School of Medicine
Applicant route
Direct entry; North American applicants normally use the university/international route
Selection method
Academic prerequisites plus admissions test/interview as specified
Admission requirements
Non-EU applicants cannot apply directly to the university and must use the official regional pathway/agent. Academic criteria are country-specific, with high school results, relevant science subjects, personal statement, references, English evidence and passport. University general English threshold is IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 unless the medicine pathway specifies higher. EU applicants apply by CAO and meet HPAT/subject rules.
English evidence
English-medium primary medical degree
Document rules
Document rules source needed

Cycle, Tuition, And Language

Admissions cycle
2026-2027
Application opens
Route-dependent: Americas applications available through Atlantic Bridge in 2025; other regional agents run their own cycles
Application closes
Americas: 15 November 2025, late 1 February 2026. Asia/Australia/NZ: 15 January 2026. Middle East/Africa: 31 January 2026. Kuwait: February–May 2026.
Published tuition
Non-EU: €55,000 per year. EU: €4,768 tuition + €2,500 contribution + €140 levy = €7,408.
Clinical/local language
English is the clinical language; Irish-language requirements do not normally apply to international routes.

2026-2027 Official Details

Tuition, requirements, and application timing are shown separately so you can review each decision point clearly. Reference-year items are labeled.

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Requirements

Confirmed 2026-2027

2026-06-11
Exact 2026–2027 Admission Requirements
Non-EU applicants cannot apply directly to the university and must use the official regional pathway/agent. Academic criteria are country-specific, with high school results, relevant science subjects, personal statement, references, English evidence and passport. University general English threshold is IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 unless the medicine pathway specifies higher. EU applicants apply by CAO and meet HPAT/subject rules.
Applicant route
Direct entry; North American applicants normally use the university/international route
Evidence check
A — exact sponsor-note verified

Timeline

Confirmed 2026-2027

2026-06-11
2026–2027 Applications Open
Route-dependent: Americas applications available through Atlantic Bridge in 2025; other regional agents run their own cycles
2026–2027 Applications Close
Americas: 15 November 2025, late 1 February 2026. Asia/Australia/NZ: 15 January 2026. Middle East/Africa: 31 January 2026. Kuwait: February–May 2026.
2026–2027 Test / Interview / Ranking Dates
Regional file review and interview/assessment; EU route requires HPAT

U.S. Return Pathway Evidence

School-level ECFMG evidence: sponsor note Present; graduation coverage Current. This is not a guarantee of certification, residency, or licensure.

FAIMER/WDOMS school ID
F0001730
ECFMG sponsor note
Present
ECFMG graduation coverage
Current

Canada Return Pathway Evidence

School-level Canada/MCC evidence: sponsor note Present; MCC check Pass at school level. This is not a guarantee of examinations, residency, registration, or licensure.

Canada sponsor note
Present
MCC school-level check
Pass at school level
Sponsor notes checked
2026-06-11
Official Sources And Notes

Official Claims Used

  • Complete English pathwayEnglish-medium primary medical degree
  • Professional qualificationMB, BCh, BAO
  • Current-cycle statusCheck the linked official page for the active cycle.
  • Verification noteExact school/faculty record matched in WDOMS. Canada and ECFMG Sponsor Notes were present, and the ECFMG graduation-year field included Current on the audit date.

Official Sources

Sources last checked: 2026-06-11. Always confirm final admissions and fee details on the official university page.

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