Postgraduate Admissions: Application Process and Funding Information
Learn about the step-by-step application process, deadlines, document submission, and funding resources for postgraduate studies at NUIG. From online applications to detailed funding options, everything you need to know is covered here.
Postgraduate Admissions: Application Process and Funding Information
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Making an Application Application Process Personal Statements Available Funding Stephen O’Dea, Admissions Officer P O S T G R A D U A T E O P E N D A Y 31st October 2012 Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: Key Functions Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) Postgraduate Admissions Office (NUIG) College Office and Programme Director/Supervisor Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: Choosing a Programme Prospectus NUIG Website www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad www.nuigalway.ie/courses Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: Key Dates PAC Opening Date – 1st November 2012 Closing Dates for Applications www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/closingdates Please Refer to Programme Entries for Specific Information regarding Deadlines Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: Apply Online • FAQs • Three applications • Two-stage process—online & post/ upload • Supporting documents • Valid e-mail • €50 application fee • Assigned PAC number • Save (and submit) • www.pac.ie/nuigalway Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: Supporting Documentation • Check website • Requirements vary • Post or Scan • Write your PAC numberon each page and post to:PAC, 1 Courthouse Square,Galway. • www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/pac_supp_docs.html Postgraduate Admissions Office
Application Process: General Information • Once application made online, you’ll receive confirmation email. • You’ll continue to get emails to advise of updates to your application. • Log in to check your updated status. • Onus is on you to supply missing documents—“completeness”. • If successful, you’ll be made an offer via the system; can accept or decline the offer online. • IMPORTANT: non-refundable deposit required to secure course-place, deducted from your course fee …can be transferred to another NUIG course if you receive a subsequent offer. Postgraduate Admissions Office
Funding: Resources • Research Programmes • Taught Programmes • Financing a course is the responsibility of the student. • Grants • SUSI • www.studentfinance.ie • NUI Galway funding website (including PG Scholarships)www.nuigalway.ie/courses/fees-and-funding/funding.html • Tax relief on fees • You may qualify for tax relief on fees paid see www.revenue.ie and enter ‘tuition fees’ into the search box Postgraduate Admissions Office
Funding: Resources • NUI Galway Hardiman Scholarshipswww.nuigalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships/ • NUI Galway Research FellowshipsContact your College Office www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/ • Research Office • www.nuigalway.ie/research/vp_research/seminars.html • Research Accountswww.nuigalway.ie/research_accounting/funders.html • International Officewww.nuigalway.ie/international/ • Fees Officewww.nuigalway.ie/student_fees/ Postgraduate Admissions Office
Funding: Resources • Graduate Studies Office • www.nuigalway.ie/graduatestudies/Research_Degrees/funding_sources.html • Career Development Centrewww.nuigalway.ie/careers/students/funding_ireland.html(Ireland) • www.nuigalway.ie/careers/students/funding_research.html#NUI_Galway(Abroad) • HEA, Graduate Skills Funding “reduced course fees” (taught programmes) • www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding (watch for updates ref. 2012/13) • Other possible sources • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Health Research Board (HRB) • Higher Education Authority (HEA) • National University of Ireland (NUI) • Royal Irish Academy (RIA) • Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) • Teagasc Postgraduate Admissions Office