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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageCollege of Business, Public Policy and Law
College of Business, Public Policy and Law
Welcome to the College of Business, Public Policy and Law
University of Galway has a long history and is internationally recognised for producing quality market-ready graduates in all areas of Business, Public Policy and Law. The College has a wide range of undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes which are all delivered by research-active staff who are at the forefront of original thinking in both the commercial and public policy arenas. Our mission is to serve the public good and provide solutions to meet the challenges of our time. Our College aims to foster excellence built on a values-based culture driven by openness and respect.
Message from the Executive Dean - Professor Geraint Howells
Welcome to the College of Business, Public Policy and Law's website. The College comprises the School of Law, the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, and Shannon College of Hotel Management.
Our research strengths make us well placed to conduct inter-disciplinary research into the great challenges facing our society. This research feeds into innovative and topical teaching programmes that attract a diverse undergraduate and postgraduate student population, producing graduates who will shape the future with the skills to address key public policy questions of the day.
I invite you to explore our website and hope you feel encouraged to engage with our community as student, alumni, researcher or stakeholder. We seek to serve our local community by attracting world class students and scholars to this enterprising and innovative and yet idyllic region. We hope you share our interests and passion for education and scholarship.
Geraint Howells
Driven by Research
Our researchers influence practice, debate and policy both domestically and internationally. Staff and postgraduate students are engaged in a wide range of research in Business, Public Policy and Law. The College also has a range of research programmes from Masters to Phd level.
International Students
The College of Business, Public Policy & Law welcomes students from around the globe. International candidates are encouraged to enrol in one of our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.
The College has partnerships with over 75 international universities, which affords the opportunity for University of Galway students to immerse themselves in the host country's culture, while participating in academic studies. Similarly, students from our partner universities come to University of Galway to expand their horizons and cultivate new skills, equipping them to be globally competent candidates.
