The University of Galway, also known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway, and became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1908.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, law, medicine, engineering, and science. NUIG is known for its strengths in research, particularly in the areas of biomedicine, environmental science, and human rights.

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The US $8 trillion agrifood sector is the largest contributor to economic development globally. In Ireland, the agrifood sector is a rapid-growth sector extensively providing food, employment and livelihoods. The dynamic agrifood sector requires multidisciplinary skills to advance both agricultural productivity and sustainability, from production to consumption. This degree has a major focus on agricultural sustainability and innovation. Graduates will be equipped with practical multidisciplinary skills to pursue vibrant careers across all areas of agriculture and agrifood. To make a difference in the agrifood sector, you should choose this exciting new course. Show less

YEAR ONE
• Key concepts in Agricultural Science and Agrifood Technology
• Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Sustainability and Business
This year is taught through lectures, labbased practical classes, interactive online assessments and AgSci tutorials and seminars.

YEAR TWO
• Rural Environments
• Animal Nutrition
• Agribiochemicals
• Agribiosciences
• Sustainability & Management
• Food Chemistry
• Agrigeography and Geographical Information Systems
• The practical Fieldwork and Skills Development module is a particularly important part of Year 2.

YEAR THREE
• Agrisciences for Global Development
• Soil Sciences
• Agrigenetics
• Forestry Systems
• Organic Farming
You will specialise further in your academic training and spend a semester on a work placement within a leading and dynamic agricultural or agrifood enterprise.

YEAR FOUR
You will select from a range of tailored modules to provide you with the skills needed for your future career. These will support your Final Year Project Thesis, a 20 ECTS project within University of Galway research groups (e.g, of the Ryan Institute) or a research placement at Teagasc or other leading agri-institutions in Ireland and globally. The taught 4th year module options include:

• Advanced Livestock Science
• Sustainable Grassland Systems
• Crop Science & Agronomy
• Crop Genetics
• Climate Change & Agriculture
• Agridevelopment
• Agriextension & Communications
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Project & Financial Management & Structures
• Food Innovation Systems & Value Chains.

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The National University of Ireland Galway, commonly known as University of Galway or simply NUI Galway, is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway and became a university in 1908. NUI Galway is one of Ireland's leading universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation, and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. The university has five colleges - Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Engineering and Informatics; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. NUI Galway offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, science and technology, medicine, nursing, and business. NUI Galway is known for its research excellence, with particular strengths in areas such as biomedical science, environmental science, humanities and social sciences, and information technology. The university has several research institutes and centers focused on these areas, and has established partnerships with leading research institutions around the world. The university is located on a beautiful campus on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short walk from the vibrant city center of Galway. With its lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants and pubs, and easy access to the stunning natural beauty of the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a popular destination for students from around the world.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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