Who is eligible to apply?
Campus residences are only available to full-time University of Galway students and priority is given to new-entrants. Check your eligibility here, then refer to the relevant category in the dropdown menu below for detailed timelines and instructions.
- CAO applicants
- International Applicants– New-entrant Undergraduate
- International Applicants – New-entrant Postgraduate
- International Applicants – Visiting Student
- Access Centre Applicants - New-entrants and continuing students
- Scholarship Applicants - Scéim Cónaitheachta Gaeilge; Sports
Before you apply (All Applicants)
Take a look at the descriptions, photos and rental fees for each of the on-campus residences and decide which type of room would best suit your needs and budget.
Note that all on-campus accommodation is provided on a gender inclusive basis.
Note, there is no fee to make an application. A booking deposit will be required to secure a reservation if you are offered a room at the next stage.
All accommodation applications must be made online.
Only ONE application is permitted per student. Multiple and/or duplicate applications will be deemed invalid and will not be included in accommodation lotteries.
Add live@universityofgalway.ie to your email contacts before you commence the application process. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer rather than a mobile device to reduce the potential for applicant error when submitting your application.
Check the Frequently Asked Questions section carefully for comprehensive information and guidance on the application process. If you cannot find the answer to your question there, please contact us before commencing your application.
CAO APPLICANTS
CAO APPLICANTS
All CAO applicants who are planning on coming to study at University of Galway can apply for accommodation on campus. This includes:
- Leaving Certificate students applying for full-time undergraduate degree courses
- EU school leavers applying for full-time undergraduate degree courses
- A-Level students applying for full-time undergraduate degree courses
Accommodation is available for CAO applicants in each of the three campus residences: Corrib Village, Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village.
All accommodation applications must be made online. Application forms will be available here when applications are open.
You can list up to 4 room types in order of preference on your application. In order to apply you will need:
- A valid CAO Application Number (not your Leaving Certificate exam number)
- An email address that you check regularly and will have access to for the next 12 months
Only ONE application is permitted per student. Multiple and/or duplicate applications will be deemed invalid and will not be included in accommodation lotteries.
Please note, we do not operate a first-come, first-served system. You can make an application at any stage while applications are open. So, applying early does not increase your chance of being offered accommodation.
How and when are room offers made?
After applications close, all valid applications will be entered into a computer-generated room lottery. If your application is selected by the lottery, you will be sent a room offer by email. A booking deposit of €250 would be required to secure a reservation at that point. See below for key dates.
Key dates
- 14 April 2026: Academic Year 2026-27 applications open
- 5 May 2026: Academic Year 2026-27 applications close
- May 2026: Lottery offers commence (exact lottery dates TBC)
Room lotteries will continue until all rooms have been reserved. Any rooms that become available due to cancellations after CAO Round One offers will be offered to students on the waiting list via lottery in late August.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS – New-entrant Undergraduate
New-entrant Undergraduate applicants
All new-entrant international students with a course offer from University of Galway are eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation. Accommodation is available for new-entrant international undergraduate students in each of the three campus residences: Corrib Village, Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village.
When applications are open, offer holders will receive detailed application and booking instructions via email from live@universityofgalway.ie.
In order to apply you will need:
- Your University of Galway student number. You will not be able to make a reservation without this.
- The email address that you used to apply for your course at University of Galway.
Only ONE application is permitted per student. Multiple and/or duplicate applications will be deemed invalid.
A booking deposit of €250 would be required to secure a reservation.
Key dates
- 21 April 2026: Academic Year 2026-27 Reservations Open
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS – New-entrant Postgraduate
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS – New-entrant Postgraduate
Accommodation is available for new-entrant international postgraduate students in Corrib Village and Dunlin Village.
When applications are open, offer acceptors will receive detailed instructions on applying for campus accommodation via email from live@universityofgalway.ie.
You can list up to 4 room types in order of preference on your application.
Only ONE application is permitted per student. Multiple and/or duplicate applications will be deemed invalid and will not be entered into room lotteries.
After applications close, all valid applications will be entered into a computer-generated room lottery. If your application is selected by the lottery, you will be sent a room offer by email. A booking deposit of €250 would be required within 48 hours to secure a reservation at that point. Any rooms that become available due to cancellations will be offered to students on the waiting list via lottery in August. See below for dates.
Key dates
- May 2026: Academic Year 2026-27 Applications Open (exact date TBC)
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS – Visiting Students
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS – Visiting Students
A small number of rooms are available for incoming visiting students to book on a single semester basis.
When applications are open, eligible students will receive detailed instructions on applying for campus accommodation via email from live@universityofgalway.ie.
You can list up to 4 room types in order of preference on your application.
Only ONE application is permitted per student. Multiple and/or duplicate applications will be deemed invalid and will not be entered into room lotteries.
After applications close, all valid applications will be entered into a computer-generated room lottery. If your application is selected by the lottery, you will be sent a room offer by email. A booking deposit of €250 would be required within 48 hours to secure a reservation at that point.
See below for key dates.
Key dates
- May 2026: Academic Year 2026-27 applications open (exact date TBC)
ACCESS PATHWAY – New-entrants and Returning Students
STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY – New-entrants and Returning Students
A limited number of places are available for campus accommodation due to impact of disability. These places can only be recommended for students whose attendance would be adversely affected, due to the impact of their disability, if they lived off campus.
Priority consideration is given to students who need to live in accessible accommodation e.g. a wheelchair user, or where a student with a visual impairment would find it very difficult to travel to university.
Note, accessible accommodation is only available in Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village.
CAO Applicants: If you would like to be considered for accommodation due to the impact of disability, follow the application instructions for CAO applicants. Then email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie for more information.
International Applicants: If you would like to be considered for accommodation due to the impact of disability, follow the relevant application instructions. Then email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie for more information.
Returning Students: If you are currently in residence and eligible for accommodation on campus again next year due to the impact of disability, the Disability Support Service will reach out to you directly.
Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)/Access Course Applicants - New-entrants
A number of places in campus accommodation are ringfenced for first year HEAR applicants or Access Course applicants.
CAO Applicants: If you would like to be considered for one of these rooms, please follow the application instructions for CAO applicants. Then email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie for more information.
Care Experienced Applicants – New-entrants & Continuing students
A number of places in campus accommodation are ringfenced for Care Experienced students. This includes students who have spent time in foster care, kinship care, residential care or special care.
CAO Applicants: If you would like to be considered for one of these rooms, please follow the application instructions for CAO applicants. Then email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie for more information.
Returning Students: If you are currently in residence and would like to live on campus again next year, please email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie
Member of the Traveller Community or Roma Community Applicants – New-entrants
A number of places in campus accommodation are ringfenced for students who are members of the Traveller Community or Roma Community.
CAO Applicants: If you would like to be considered for one of these rooms, please follow the application instructions for CAO applicants. Then email accessaccommodation@universityofgalway.ie for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS - SCÉIM CÓNAITHEACHTA GAEILGE AND SPORTS
Scéim Conaitheachta Gaeilge
Applications are closed. The deadline for Academic Year 2026/2027 Scéim Cónaitheachta Gaeilge applications was 22 March 2026.
Bloc na Gaeilge is located in Corrib Village.
Sports Scholarship Applicants
A small number of rooms are available in Corrib Village for Sports Scholarship students. The Sports Unit will contact eligible students directly.
Frequently asked questions
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see here.
