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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & Languageat a glance
2023/24
Our People
>19,700 Students
~2500 Staff
>135k Alumni
Our Courses
68 Undergraduate Degrees
135 Postgraduate Degrees
80% of undergraduate programmes have a work placement and/or a study abroad opportunity
Rankings
273rd in QS World University Rankings 2025
98th in QS Europe Rankings 2025
24 subjects ranked in QS Subject Rankings 2025
351-400 in THE World University Rankings
Athena Swan
1 institutional award: Bronze
12 Department Awards: 10 Bronze, 2 Silver
UN Sustainable Development goals (SDG) Impact
47th overall in THE Impact Rank
1st in Ireland in THE Impact Rankings 2024
10th for SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Global Reach
5,328 research collaborations in 181 countries(since 2020)
950 exchange students(434 inbound, 516 outbound)
Research Income
€87.1m direct research income
€110.4m total research income
€67m from Horizon Europe
Sustainability
51% energy efficiency achieved since baseline year
45% of research papers related to SDGs
226 sustainability modules
Graduates
6741 Graduates
96.1% Graduate Employment
135k in Alumni Network
News
12th March 2025
9th October 2024
University of Galway ranked in the 351-400 range in THE World University Rankings (WUR) 2025 edition.
This year saw a decline in University of Galway’s rank to the 351-400 range
10th July 2024
12th June 2024
4th June 2024
10th April 2024
5th December 2023
University of Galway is ranked 120 in the second year of the QS Sustainability Ranking, up from 161-170 in 2022.
27th September 2023
University of Galway retains it's global rank of 301-350 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024.
20th September 2023
27th June 2023
1st June 2023
22nd March 2023
