Study
Sorted by the deadline that closes first.
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY7 days
| Application · autumn term | 15 October 2026 | 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 31 October 2026 | 23 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 15 May 2027 | 219 days |
| Nomination · spring term | 31 May 2027 | 235 days |
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Average cost of living
What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.
1,120€a month
EstimateUsually between 895 and 1,345 € a month.
Where the month goes
- Rent620 €
- Food295 €
- Transport45 €
- Leisure and other160 €
Ireland average · 1,170 €
Compared with other destinations
More expensive than 97% of Erasmus destinations.
Where do these figures come from?
This is an estimate: it starts from Eurostat price indices (2024) for rent, food, transport and leisure in Ireland, adjusted for city size and checked against Numbeo (2026-09) and the European Commission's Erasmus student survey. Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.
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From Galway
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Questions
How many universities in Galway take Erasmus students?
1 university in Galway publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY, on 15 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.
When is the Erasmus deadline in Galway?
The earliest one in Galway is application · autumn term at UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY, on 15 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.
How much does it cost to live in Galway as an Erasmus student?
We estimate about €1120 a month in Galway (typically between €895 and €1345): €620 for rent, €295 for food, €45 for transport and €160 for leisure. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.