The ISA programs at National University of Ireland, Galway offer students a wide variety of courses in many fields of study, including the arts, business and law. Courses are taught by NUI, Galway faculty and ISA students enroll directly with local and international students.

Students must include a letter of recommendation, a letter of intent, and two academic references with their standard ISA application.

Students are required to take 20-30 ECTS credits per semester. According to NUI Galway, 5 ECTS credits is considered equivalent to 3 semester credits or 4.5 quarter units. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their home university regarding the transfer of ECTS credits.

Please note that a $750 housing deposit is required for this program, and is due by the Final Forms and Payment Deadline.

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

Students must include a letter of recommendation, a letter of intent, and two academic references with their standard ISA application.

At the time of participation, students must have completed the first semester of their sophomore year.

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.