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    Galway Business School

    Galway Business School is an independent higher education provider in coastal Salthill, offering practical business study, small-class learning, and personalised support in an international environment.

    Updated 8 August 2026

    QQI-accredited providerDegrees, certificates and international pathways ProgrammesFounded in 2000
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    Galway Business School · Ireland

    Overview

    About Galway Business School

    Galway Business School (GBS) is an independent higher education provider based at GCI House in Salthill, a coastal district of Galway city. Welcoming Irish, European and international learners since 2000, the school offers a focused alternative to a large university setting, with small classes, accessible lecturers, and a learning environment built around individual progress.

    Its portfolio centres on business education, including QQI-validated undergraduate awards, professional and short certificate study, and international foundation and pre-master’s pathways. Teaching combines lectures, workshops, group projects, presentations, case studies, and applied assignments, supported by Moodle, library resources, academic guidance, careers workshops, and the linked English-language expertise of Galway Cultural Institute on the same campus.

    For Galway Business School (GBS), UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling with structured support from programme selection to final offer acceptance. Our service includes Bangladesh-specific eligibility review, document preparation guidance, application coordination, and post-offer planning. Admission, progression, funding, and Irish study visa decisions remain with the relevant authorities. 

    At a glance

    Key Highlights

    TrustEd Ireland authorised with QQI-accredited provision.

    Recognition

    QQI degrees, professional certificates and pathway programmes.

    Study Options

    Small classes with practical, workshop-based learning.

    Learning Style

    Students from around 20 countries each year.

    International Community

    IELTS 6.0; higher or pathway-specific scores may apply.

    English Requirement

    Applied learning, career guidance and employer engagement.

    Career Focus

    Host family and residential options, subject to availability.

    Accommodation

    No general scholarship published; full-cost planning advised.

    Funding

    Recognition

    Rankings & Recognition

    TrustEd Ireland Authorised to use Ireland’s statutory quality mark.
    QQI Provider Status Approved private higher education provider.
    NFQ Awards Selected programmes lead to Levels 6, 7 and 8 awards.
    Erasmus Charter Approved for Erasmus+ participation through 2027.
    Learner Protection Statutory protection for qualifying enrolled learners.
    Academic Partnership Shared campus and pathway delivery with Galway Cultural Institute.

    Catalogue

    Programmes at Galway Business School

    Bachelor of Business

    Bachelor'sBusiness, Management, Marketing, Finance & Digital TransformationOn Campus September

    €9,000/yr

    ৳12,85,920

    3 years

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    Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business

    Bachelor'sInternational Business, Strategy, Marketing & Supply ChainOn Campus September

    €9,500/yr

    ৳13,57,360

    1 year

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    Eligibility

    Admission Requirements

    IELTS Academic: 6.0 for standard business degree entry; Level 8 top-up entry normally requires 6.5
    PTE Academic: 59 is published as equivalent to IELTS 6.0
    TOEIC: 700–720 is published as equivalent to IELTS 6.0
    Other Approved Tests: TOEFL, Cambridge and Duolingo may be accepted at the programme-equivalent standard

    Undergraduate Degree Entry: A secondary-school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate is required, normally with at least five passes at O6/H7 level or equivalent. Advanced or top-up entry requires the appropriate prior NFQ-equivalent award.

    Bangladesh Qualification Guidance: GBS does not publish a fixed HSC, Alim, diploma, or CGPA threshold. Academic level, subjects, grades, awarding body, and programme fit are assessed individually; a foundation pathway may be considered where direct entry is not appropriate.

    Pathway Entry: The University Foundation Programme is non-award preparation for undergraduate study and normally requires IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.0. The Pre-Master’s pathway requires a recognised Bachelor’s degree and IELTS 6.0.

    Work Experience / RPEL: Prior education and relevant experience may be assessed under the school’s recognition of prior learning policies, particularly for mature or non-standard applicants.

    GMAT / GRE: Not a general requirement for the current GBS programme portfolio.

    Application Documents: Completed application, passport, certified academic records, English evidence, a personal statement of up to 500 words, and two recommendations; additional or translated documents may be requested.

    Application & Fees: Non-EU applicants apply directly through the GBS portal or Admissions team. Published 2026/27 international totals are €9,000–€9,500 per year for degree study and €8,500 for the Foundation or Pre-Master’s pathway, including the stated €250 academic fee. Visa-required students pay through TransferMate escrow. 

    Calendar

    Application Deadlines

    September Intake: The visa-required application, document, and payment deadline is 1 July.

    January Intake: Offered occasionally and subject to timetable, class-size, and management confirmation. Where available, visa-required applications, documents, and payment should be completed by 31 October.

    Decision & Visa Planning: GBS states that complete applications are normally reviewed promptly, but Bangladeshi applicants should allow at least eight weeks for Irish visa processing after receiving the required admission and payment documents.

    Payment & Visa Refusal: Tuition is payable in advance. The published visa-refusal policy permits a refund except for the €300 deposit, provided no false or inaccurate documentation was submitted; the applicant’s current offer and terms remain controlling. 

    UnivEase Guidance Available

    For Galway Business School (GBS), UnivEase provides structured admission guidance from programme selection to final offer acceptance, including Bangladesh-specific eligibility review, document guidance, application preparation, and submission coordination.

    Note: Entry requirements, fees, intakes, deadlines, accommodation, and final decisions vary by programme and are determined solely by Galway Business School and the relevant Irish authorities. 

    Funding

    Scholarships at Galway Business School

    International Scholarship Availability
    Eligibility: Non-EU degree and pathway applicants, including Bangladeshi students
    Amount: No general institutional scholarship or fixed tuition award is currently published

    Springboard+ Funding
    Eligibility: Selected part-time programmes · Ireland and EU-residency conditions apply
    Amount: Government-funded or subsidised for eligible residents; generally unsuitable for new overseas visa applicants

    External Sponsorship
    Eligibility: Applicants funded by family, employer, government, or another recognised sponsor
    Amount: Varies by sponsor; documentary evidence and GBS payment requirements apply

    Scholarship availability for new international applicants is limited. Bangladeshi students should plan on the basis of full tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living costs unless GBS or an external sponsor issues written funding confirmation. Funding and visa outcomes are not guaranteed. 
    Scholarship information for Galway Business School is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

    Student life

    Campus & Student Life

    Accommodation

    Host family and residential options, subject to availability and fees.

    Campus Facilities

    Classrooms, library, study areas, common space, café, Wi-Fi and printing.

    Digital Learning

    Moodle, student portal, EBSCO, Turnitin and online study materials.

    Coastal Location

    Salthill campus near Galway Bay and Galway city centre.

    Health Cover

    Private medical insurance is required for non-EEA students

    Student Support

    Orientation, tutorials, career guidance, pastoral support and emergency assistance.

    International Community

    Small classes with students from around 20 countries.

    Galway Business School offers a close-knit study experience in a modern coastal campus shared with Galway Cultural Institute. Students have access to academic and digital resources, careers and wellbeing support, accommodation assistance, and practical arrival services. Because housing is limited and allocated subject to availability, Bangladeshi applicants should book early and retain a realistic independent option.

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