All CAO applicants (Leaving Certificate students, GCSE/A-Level students and EU school leavers) planning to study at University of Galway can apply for on-campus accommodation for the 2026/27 academic year now.

The application window will remain open from 14 April 2026 to 05 May 2026

WHO SHOULD APPLY NOW?

Only CAO applicants can apply at this stage.

Please note that applications for new-entrant international students will open at a later date.

Rooms are available for CAO applicants at Corrib Village, Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village. Decide which accommodation and room types would best suit your needs and budget before you commence your application.

Accessible accommodation is only available at Goldcrest Village and Dunlin Village.

Important

Take your time with your application; there is no rush! It is important that the information you provide for your application is correct and accurate.

You will need a valid 2026 CAO number to apply (not your Leaving Certificate number)

The application is a 2-step process. You first need to register and create a campus accommodation account. Once that’s done, you will be able to submit an application. Follow the instructions and prompts on the application portal.

CAO applicants: Apply as a 'New-entrant Undergraduate' and then select 'CAO Applicant' in the pathway field.

You can submit up to 4 room preferences in your application.

Only ONE application in total permitted per student.

Duplicate/multiple applications will be removed and will not be included in room lotteries.

Apply using an email address that you will have access to for at least 12 months.

Make sure to add live@universityofgalway.ie to your email contacts and safe senders list before you commence.

There is no fee to submit an application.