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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.

Colleges and Schools
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.

Real Learning

University of Galway ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally - QS World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings

University of Galway is in the Top 2% of Universities globally. Latest QS World University Rankings see University of Galway ranked 258th in the world.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

University of Galway is ranked in the top 350 universities around the world, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Our ranking improved for 2023 as a result of higher scores related to our research citations and for our teaching.

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings:

University of Galway has surged into the top 50 universities in the world for sustainability and is now the Number 1 university in Ireland for sustainable development. The 2022 edition of Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings places the University 47th out of 1,406 institutions, moving up from 82nd position last year. The report also puts University of Galway as the 5th best university in the world for Sustainable Development - Responsible Consumption and Production. The assessment is based on submissions from universities in line with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It is a measure of the extent to which institutions are having a positive social and economic impact on the planet; from climate action and gender equality to good health and well-being. View our Sustainability achievements here.

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