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Outgoing Exchanges

Science Outgoing Exchange

Erasmus Opportunities for College and Science and Engineering students in University of Galway — Consider our international exchange opportunities

Study abroad is offered during the 3^rd year of most pathways and programmes (Please check with your Programme Director, for those on denominated programmes or Pathway Coordinator for 2BS1 students*). Applicants must have an overall average of 65% in the first sitting in their first year examinations to be eligible to apply. The selection process will include a personal statement, shortlisting based on year 1 results and year 2 provisional semester 1 grades, and may also include an interview.

A semester studying abroad substitutes for learning in Galway so students complete equivalent coursework at the host and receive a grade reflecting their achievement that contributes to their University of Galway degree.

Note that Erasmus refers to a scheme funded by EU enabling students to study in other EU countries. Sometimes the term “Erasmus” is mistakenly used to refer to any type mobility to study in another country (eg US or Hong Kong) even though this is not under the Erasmus scheme.

*The Schools of Engineering and Computer Science are not currently included in the College Study Abroad Competition. Please check with your Programme Director for local exchange opportunities.

Application Process

Applications are invited for the Science Study Abroad Competition (for travel in semester 2, 2025/26)

Please read the Info for Science Outgoing Exchanges document before applying

Applicants must:

Be studying for a programme that enables exchange semesters.
Have an overall average over 65% in the first sitting in their first year examinations.
Confirm that they fully understand the personal financial commitment required.
Must not register in Galway for a full year module in year 3.

Please apply using the online form: Study Abroad Application Form 2025

Applications close at 4pm on March 18th 2025

International Host Partners

The College of Science and Engineering is normally able to offer Science students the following opportunities with our partners (Details may be subject to change).

Students remain registered for their University of Galway degree so there is no tuition fee at the host.

All travel, accommodation, insurance, living and personal expense costs are the responsibility of students. A limited amount of funding is provided that varies by host. There is a significant personal cost to participate in exchanges.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Country: Hong Kong
Duration: Semester 2‌
Places Available: 3
Open to: Any pathway or programme
Funding: A limited contribution is provided towards travel costs
Further Information:‌
Home Page
International Student Information
C‌ourse Catalogue

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

Country: Hong Kong SAR
Duration: Semester2
Places Available: 2
Open to: Any pathway or programme
Funding: A limited contribution is provided towards travel costs
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student information
Course Catalogue

John Carroll University (JCU), Ohio

Country: USA
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 2
Open to: Any pathway or programme
Funding: A limited contribution is provided towards travel costs
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

University of California (UC) – 10 campuses

Country: USA
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 1
Open to: Any pathway or programme
Funding: A limited contribution is provided towards travel costs
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

St. Mary's College, California

Country: USA
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 2
Open to: Any pathway or programme
Funding: Possible partial stipend
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

University of Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Connecticut (UConn)

Uppsala University

Country: Sweden
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 7
Open to: Human biology pathways-programmes (4 places), Genetics and Genomics (3 places)
Funding: Erasmus Stipend
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

Wageningen University

Country: Netherlands
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 3
Open to: Bioscience pathways-programmes (excluding human biology)
Funding: Erasmus Stipend
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

University of Groningen

Country: Netherlands
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 4
Open to: Genetics and Genomics only
Funding: Erasmus Stipend
Further Information:
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

University of Oviedo

Country: Spain
Duration: Semester 2
Places Available: 2 places
Open to: Marine Science only
Funding: Erasmus Stipend
Further Information: Prof Mark Johnson

University of Malta (UM)

Country: Malta
Duration: Year Long / Semester 2
Places Available: 2 places each
Open to: Pharmacology pathway (Sem 2) Physics (Sem 2)
Funding: Erasmus Stipend
Further Information: Dr Declan McKernan, Pharmacology or Dr. Matt Redman, Physics
Homepage
International Student Information
Course Catalogue

Erasmus Exchanges

What is Erasmus?

“Erasmus” is a specific scheme for student exchange to host universities within Europe with whom we have agreements. This is separate from the College Exchanges to international partners outside the EU. Sometimes the term “Erasmus” is mistakenly used to refer to any type mobility to study in another country (eg US or Hong Kong) even though this is not under the Erasmus scheme.

Further information about Erasmus is available from the International Office Erasmus Outgoing Students pages.

Erasmus for Undergraduate Programmes

Certain programmes have Erasmus agreements enabling their students to study at partner institutions. These are restricted and are notified directly to students within the relevant programmes.

Erasmus Internships

Certain programmes such as Biotechnology and Engineering have Erasmus agreements enabling internships. These are restricted and are notified directly to students within the relevant programmes.