PROFILE UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY

Corrib Village is a large student village located on the University of Galway campus along the River Corrib, offering basic but convenient student apartments in walking distance of teaching buildings and the city. Prices for academic year accommodation typically fall in the lower to mid university range, within published totals of about €3,620 to €8,810 per year depending on room type and contract length.

1. Benefits: On campus location, easy access to classes and university facilities, suitable for students prioritising convenience and community living
2. Room: Mix of single, twin and double rooms in shared apartments with shared or ensuite bathrooms
3. Facilities: Shared kitchens and living areas, on site shop, laundry, outdoor sports areas and access to campus sports centre
4. Price range: Approximately €3,620 to €8,810 per academic year depending on room type and residence tariff

Goldcrest Village is a newer purpose built on campus residence with ensuite rooms in modern apartments, located close to the Lifecourse Science Building and Science Research Building on the main campus. It provides higher specification accommodation than older stock and is popular with international and science students seeking ensuite rooms in a contemporary building

1. Benefits: Modern energy efficient residence with ensuite rooms, close to science and engineering facilities and main campus services
2. Room: Primarily single ensuite bedrooms in shared apartments with communal kitchen and living space
3. Facilities: Wi Fi, study areas, laundry, secure access, landscaped courtyards and proximity to sports and academic buildings
4. Price range: Within the on campus range of about €3,620 to €8,810 per academic year, with Goldcrest generally in the mid to upper part of this band

Dunlin Village is a recent large on campus residence offering hundreds of ensuite bedrooms in self catering apartments on the parkland campus approximately a short walk from Galway city centre. It is designed as a bright, modern and energy efficient residence with contemporary interiors and is used for both student housing in term time and summer stays.

1. Benefits: Newest on campus option with modern design, ensuite rooms and good access to both campus and city amenities
2. Room: Ensuite bedrooms within multi bedroom self catering apartments with shared kitchen and living areas
3. Facilities: Free campus Wi Fi, on site shop or convenience services, self service laundry, parking and landscaped outdoor areas
4. Price range: Within the university on campus range of roughly €3,620 to €8,810 per academic year, tending towards the upper half for ensuite rooms

Gort na Coiribe is a purpose built student accommodation complex affiliated with University of Galway, located about a fifteen minute walk from campus and city centre. It provides several hundred bed spaces in apartments and houses, often chosen by students who prefer an off campus community with good transport links and on site management.

1. Benefits: Off campus independence with easy walking access to the university and city, affiliated with the university and offering managed student living
2. Room: Mix of non ensuite and ensuite single rooms in shared apartments or houses, with communal kitchen and living areas
3. Facilities: On site reception and security office, laundry, communal kitchen facilities, outdoor space, bike storage and parking
4. Price range: Published weekly prices from about €178 per week for single occupancy non ensuite rooms, giving an approximate academic year total in the mid range for Galway off campus housing