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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 & LanguageOur Strategic Priorities
In 2020, our University community launched our Shared Vision for the future.
Following wide consultation with our students, staff and communities, we have affirmed our core values of:
- Respect
- Openness
- Sustainability
- Excellence
With these values as our guide, we published a Strategic Plan 2020-2025 with a wide range of ambitious goals and commitments.
Find out more about our Shared Vision, Shaped by Values at www.nuigalway.ie/strategy2025
Our People and Our Story
We believe that our University is a special place. The people, the location and our culture set us apart. Click on the video below to hear from some voices from around campus, and scroll down to get a sense of what makes NUI Galway unique.
Regional, National & International Reach
Inspired by the unique qualities of our region – with its rich culture and traditions, and history of diversity and trade – NUI Galway reaches outwards to the world, through a global network of partnerships, collaborations and alumni, as well as a globally connected faculty.
NUI Galway is firmly committed to investing in the social, economic and intellectual development of the entire region. Our medical academies and research centres stretch across the Western seaboard of Ireland, and we have recently incorporated Shannon College and St Angela’s College, Sligo into the University.
By building on the strengths of its local communities and resources, the University is emboldened to leave its mark on the global stage and its international reach provides a firm platform for its future development.
Research Impact
The University has prioritised five cross-disciplinary research themes, building on international success to date. These are:
- Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy
- Biomedical Science and Engineering
- Environment, Marine and Energy
- Humanities in Context, including Digital Humanities
- Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences
NUI Galway is increasingly counted among the best in the world in a number of priority areas, in fields as diverse as Drama and Data Analytics, from Human Rights to Medical Devices.
For research to have real impact, collaboration is key. NUI Galway has embraced a partnership approach with its researchers responding to the needs of the public in collaboration with industry partners and colleagues throughout the world.
Teaching and Learning
Over the past ten years, NUI Galway’s student population has grown significantly with more than 18,000 students now enrolled at the University. Research-led teaching is being delivered to an increasingly diverse student population and the suite of programmes on offer has evolved to respond to societal, cultural and economic needs.
NUI Galway offers approximately 60 undergraduate degrees and 200 postgraduate programmes across a range of disciplines. Our student body is diverse. Approximately 20% of the undergraduate student body is from a non-traditional background, including mature students, socio-economically disadvantaged students, students with a disability, members of
the travelling community and ethnic minorities. The University is home to students from over 100 countries and is ranked among the Top 200 in the world by Times Higher Education (THE) for its international outlook.
Our Unique Location
The NUI Galway campus is situated in the heart of Galway, and is a vital part of the cultural, social and intellectual life of the city and region. Located on Ireland’s Atlantic coast and beside the Connemara Gaeltacht, Galway is rooted in a rich traditional culture, while also home to a vibrant and diverse community from around the globe. Galway city is the most international place in Ireland with one in five people born outside of Ireland.
The unique combination of a bustling city and a thriving university means that Galway has something to offer everyone.
Galway is a cultural centre and will be European Capital of Culture in 2020. It attracts visitors from all parts of the globe to its many festivals throughout the year, such as the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival. Home to the world-renowned Druid Theatre Company, Galway is steeped in cultural heritage with a vibrant performing arts scene.
