How To Apply
Application for admission to 1st year of any undergraduate programme must be made directly to the CAO. The CAO Application System operates from the CAO premises at:
Central Applications Office
Tower House
Eglinton Street
Galway
Tel: (091) 509800
Fax: (091) 562344
Website:- www.cao.ie
Applications may be made online on this site.
The application form and handbook are available from CAO. The handbook should be read carefully before submitting an application.
The closing date for receipt of applications at the ordinary fee for EU applicants is 1st February each year.
It is the applicant's own responsibility to ensure that the application is submitted accurately and on time. In any one year, you may not present more than one application (either online or paper).
Late applications may be made after this date but not for any of the following programmes:
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The reason for the restriction in the case of the above programmes is the inclusion of Suitability tests / Interview / Auditions as part of the selection process. These programmes are marked 'restricted' in the CAO Handbook.
