We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Galway, and hope your time here will be both enjoyable and successful. You are joining a vibrant healthcare community in the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences.

 

For general information about starting your studies in the University of Galway click here.

Campus Welcome - Friday 12th, September 2025

Your On-Campus Orientation will begin on Friday 12 September from 9.30 to 11.30 in Áras Moyola, in the main Lecture Theatre, MY243.  It will provide an opportunity to meet your team and fellow students. After that there will be activities and events taking place across the campus on all day Friday. Enjoy! 
 

The first year term will start on Monday 15 September (Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Orientation Day). Please refer to the academic planner below and your master timetable here.

You can review the year planner for the different disciplines by clicking below
General Planner           Mental Health Planner             Midwifery Planner 

Visit the interactive map of University of Galway to find your way around campus.

Find out more

The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.