Application Process

Thank you for considering Galway Business School. This page sets out how to apply, what we will need from you, and what to expect once your application is submitted.

If you are not sure where to start, the easiest thing to do is get in touch — we are happy to talk through your options before you apply.

Choose the route that applies to you

We have separate guidance for each application route. Please follow the link that fits your circumstances:

EU applicants
For applicants who are EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, or who meet the Department of Further and Higher Education's residency criteria for the EU fee rate.

International applicants
For applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, including those who require a study visa to come to Ireland.

Certificate students
For students applying to a single semester or short certificate programme rather than a full degree.

If you are unsure which route applies to you, contact our Admissions team and we will help you work it out.

How to apply

Most applicants apply online through our Online Booking Portal, which is the quickest way to get a decision. The online application allows you apply fast and quickly for your chosen programme and you can submit your application documents by email. 

If you would prefer to apply on paper, you can download the application form below and return it to us by email.

English language requirements

All Galway Business School programmes are taught and assessed in English. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of English proficiency at a level appropriate to honours degree study. Accepted forms of evidence and required levels are set out in our English Language Policy.

International applicants must demonstrate equivalent academic qualifications and English language proficiency. English language proficiency at CEFR B2+ is required, evidenced by IELTS 6.0+ or an equivalent score in another approved test. Conditional offers are available where applicants undertake the GCI Pre-Sessional English Programme to reach the required level prior to enrolment.

Read our English Language Policy

If you would like to develop your English before or alongside your studies, our colleagues at Galway Cultural Institute offer a full range of programmes designed to support academic English, including pathway options into GBS degree programmes.

What to expect after you apply

1. Acknowledgement. We will confirm receipt of your application by email within one to two working days.
2. Review. Your application is reviewed by our Admissions team and, where required, by the Academic Manager.
3. Interview. Some applicants are invited to a short online interview, particularly where prior learning is being assessed.
4. Decision. You will receive a written decision by email. If you are offered a place, the offer letter will set out any conditions and the next steps for accepting your place and paying any deposit.
5. Enrolment. Once your offer is accepted, our Admissions team will guide you through enrolment, accommodation arrangements where relevant, and visa support for international students.

We aim to communicate decisions promptly. If your application is time-sensitive, for visa reasons, for example, please let us know when you apply.

Getting in touch

If you have any questions about the application process, fees, programme content or moving to Galway, our Admissions team is here to help.

T: 00 353 91 529 000
E: info@galwaybusinessschool.ie

We can also arrange a phone or video call at a time that suits you.