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Study abroad is offered during the 3rd 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)
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) Hong Kong Baptist University
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: 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
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
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 Connecticut (UConn)
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
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
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.
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.
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