CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY405 Mechanical Engineering, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 554. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 566. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 554
- 2025 Round 1
- 566
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY405 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 554 | - | 554 |
| 2025 | 566 | - | 566 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 554?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 554.
554 points is above roughly 90% of 2026 candidates (about 10.1% scored 550 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 554.
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- GY408Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Galway · Level 8555
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- GY401Engineering (Undenominated)University of Galway · Level 8543
- GY413Energy Systems EngineeringUniversity of Galway · Level 8543
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Other courses at University of Galway
The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY405. All University of Galway courses and points.
- GY408Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8555
- GY303Biomedical ScienceLevel 8544
- GY401Engineering (Undenominated)Level 8543
- GY413Energy Systems EngineeringLevel 8543
- GY502Occupational TherapyLevel 8542
- GY503Speech and Language TherapyLevel 8542
- GY104PsychologyLevel 8534
- GY318Biopharmaceutical ChemistryLevel 8532
- GY319Mathematical ScienceLevel 8531
- GY209Commerce (Global Experience)Level 8530
- GY402Civil EngineeringLevel 8521
- GY309Financial Mathematics and EconomicsLevel 8520
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY405: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about GY405
What were the CAO points for GY405 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (GY405) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 554 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY405 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY405 was 566 points. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 566.
Is GY405 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY405 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY405 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY405: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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