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. While students in this program take a majority of their courses from the College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies, or from the College of Business, Public Policy and Law, they may also select 1 course from the Science & Engineering program at no additional charge.

Courses are taught by NUI, Galway faculty and ISA students enroll directly with local and international students.

Students must include with the standard ISA application:
- A letter of recommendation from an academic source. The letter must be signed and written on university letterhead.
- A letter of intent.
- A list of two academic references (name, title and contact information of a professor, TA or advisor).

Students are required to take 20-30 ECTS credits per semester. NUI Galway recommends that 5 ECTS credits be considered equivalent to 2.5 or 3 semester credits (3.75 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 with the standard ISA application:
- A letter of recommendation from an academic source. The letter must be signed and written on university letterhead.
- A letter of intent.
- A list of two academic references (name, title and contact information of a professor, TA or advisor).

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.