Housing

Most students stay in shared apartments in the city. It's up to you to make housing arrangements, but we can recommend the apartment complexes below. All are well-maintained and furnished, and have a full kitchen. The choice is up to you! You should thoroughly investigate each location to see which location appeals most to you. Be sure to compare prices and amenities before making your decision. It is your responsibility to contact landlords and make arrangements for housing well in advance of your arrival. You should make initial contact as soon as you apply to the program, as apartments fill quickly. There are other options, including homestays. If you'd like to live with an Irish family, let us know and we'll contact the Galway housing office to start the process.

Start at least 4 months before departure to assure yourself of a place to stay. Housing is reasonably priced, and you may actually pay less in rent than you do on campus.

Dunaras: New apartments in a student-village development just outside the city center, about 20 minutes walk from NUIG. Irish and international students live here. Internet available.

Gort na Coiribe: New Student apartments and townhouses in a new development just north of the city center. International and Irish students live here. Internet available.

Cuirt Na Coiribe: New (2004) student apartments. Completely non-smoking, with internet and single bedrooms.

The Student Village/Menlo Park Apartments: New (2005), Menlo Park consists of 35 two- and three-bedroomed apartments with 3-5 students to each apartment. Located 15 minutes walking distance from NUI, Galway. Internet. Contact: 011-353-91-768663 (phone) or 011-353-91-768664 (fax) or e-mail menlopkh@iol.ie

Niland House Apartments: Apartment house located in the center of the city. Just about all the tenants are American, so it can be hard to meet Irish students. Contact: nilandh@indigo.ie or 011-353-91-567-353 (phone) or 011-353-91-568-946 (fax). Older apartments, but well-maintained. No internet.

Amhra House Apartments: consists of 28 two-bedroom apartments. New, very centrally located and only 8 minutes walk from NUI Galway, high-speed internet is available, and shopping is nearby. E-mail: michaelduffy@eircom.net

Atlantis Apartments: consists of 19 apartments with 3-4 students to each apartment. New (2005) and located 5-10 minutes walk from NUIGalway, Atlantis provides accommodation for 58 students. High-speed internet access. Phone: 011-353-91-539673 or 011-353-91-539672. Fax: 011-353-91-537908. E-mail: atlantisapartments@eircom.net

Corrib Village: These apartments are near NUIG, but usually are rented for a full year. Contact them by e-mail to see if they have a semester-long opening. Older complex, no internet.