Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Engineering at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 93.2%, with graduates earning around €48,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY401) was 542 (2025).
Engineering graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Graduate Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Project Engineer
Common employers for Engineering graduates include Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Cisco, Valeo, Abbott.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Engineering graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 9% less than the national average.
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