Application Requirements

Entry is open to graduates who have at least three years of relevant post-graduation business experience. Applications from non-graduates who have a minimum of five years relevant business experience may also be considered. To meet the criteria for relevant experience, prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in areas such as management of projects, leadership of teams or business functions/units, responsibility for budget control, strategic level administration and planning.

All qualifying applicants must attend an interview, after which successful candidates are chosen. 

International Applicants: Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a full-time MBA. As this programme is only offered part-time, it does not satisfy the requirements to apply for a visa to study in Ireland,  therefore we are not in a position to accept international applications from students who require a study visa.  International applicants may be interested in our wide range of full time Business Masters programmes, which you can read more about here: https://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/courses/taught/ 

Application Checklist

Application form (Including references and education history)

Personal statement outlining how the MBA fits into your career objectives

CV (Maximum 3 pages)

Other supporting documentation including, but not limited to, university transcripts and birth certificate

How do I apply?

Application for the MBA programme is made online via our University of Galway Application Portal. 

When are applications due?

Applications for September 2025 Entry are now open

We assess applications throughout the year, and we will continue to do this for September 2024 applications until July/August. It is however recommended to submit your application as soon as possible as places are competitive.

**Please note that the MBA intake for 2025 is contingent upon a minimum of 20 students enrolling on the programme.

Fees

€15,500 per annum for EU students.

The MBA at University of Galway is an approved programme for the tuition fees tax relief scheme where eligible applicants can claim 20% tax relief capped at a value of €1,000. Please contact your financial adviser for further information

Fees are subject to annual review

Key Dates - 2024/2025

Semester 1  

• Block 1 Thursday 12th & Friday 13th September 2024
• Block 2 Thursday 26th, Friday 27th& Saturday 28th September 2024  
• Block 3 Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October 2024  
• Block 4 Thursday 7th & Friday 8th November 2024  
• Block 5 Thursday 28th & Friday 29th November 2024  

Semester 2  

• Block 1 Thursday 16th & Friday 17th January 2025  
• Block 2 Thursday 6th & Friday 7th February 2025
• Block 3 Thursday 27th February & Friday 28th February 2025   
• Block 4 Thursday 20th & Friday 21st March 2025  
• Block 5 Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th & Friday 11th April 2025  

International Leadership Gateway Programme 

• Sunday 1^st June – Saturday 7^th June 
• Depart Sunday 1^st June 
• Return Friday 6^th June (Arrive Shannon Airport Saturday am 7^th June)