About Us
University of Galway ranks among the top 2% of Universities in the world. and ranked Ireland's #1 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings. Our prestigious history spans almost two centuries. Our spectacular location boasts the unique landscape and culture of the west of Ireland. Our global network connects us to partners around the world. Our researchers are shaping the future. Our students are shaping their own.
At University of Galway you will be provided with the best educational opportunities and job prospects for today’s competitive workplace.
University of Galway Has Over:
- 19,000 students
- 3,000 international students from 115 countries
- 2,500 staff members
- 120 links with universities across the globe
- 90,000 alumni in 107 countries
- 175 years experience providing university education
University of Galway Is:
- Ireland's top University for graduate employability with 98% of our graduates employed or in further study within six months of graduating
- The largest and oldest university in the west of Ireland
University of Galway is world leading for research in:
- Biomedical Science and Engineering
- Web Science
- Human Rights
- Marine Science, Energy and Environmental Science
- Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy
Humanities, in particular literature, Theatre and Irish Studies
Why Us?
Uniquely located in a beautiful historic campus in the west coast of Ireland, on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way coastline and only 2 hours drive from Dublin. Galway casually combines the energy of a young and diverse population, with the authenticity of a place steeped in history and tradition. We are renowned as a place where arts and culture are celebrated, reinterpreted and shared with the world.
Tá tiomantas ar leith ag OÉ Gaillimh don Ghaeilge. Tá ról tábhachtach againn go náisiúnta maidir le hoideachas ollscoile a chur ar fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge. I gcomhpháirt le gníomhaireachtaí Stáit, na meáin Ghaeilge agus comhlachtaí Gaeltachta, leanfaimid orainn ag freastal ar riachtanais oideachais, eacnamaíocha agus chultúir na bpobal Gaeilge - san Ollscoil, sa Ghaeltacht agus ar fud an domhain.
Ar phríomhchampas na hOllscoile i gcroílár chathair na Gaillimhe agus sna hionaid Ghaeltachta i nGaillimh agus Dún na nGall, cuireann Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge agus Roinn na Gaeilge le stádas agus le húsáid na Gaeilge trí fhreastal ar phobal teanga beoga na hOllscoile, idir mhic léinn agus chomhaltaí foirne.
As an institution of enterprise, research and learning, we foster strategic global engagement through partnerships, research networks, and other collaborative activities between University of Galway and partners around the world. We recognise academic excellence whilst also operating in a business capacity to continuously develop the services it offers to students, staff, business and the local community.
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University of Galway is endowed with a host of sports facilities, which are improving all the time. The most recent development was the 6,500 sq. ft University Sports Complex. The University Sports Complex includes a 25m pool & a state of the art gym. For more information on the University Sports Complex click here
University of Galway also boasts first class outdoor facilities at Dangan, including a 8 lane synthetic running track, outdoor pitches and much more.
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The Student Health Service provides on-campus medical and psychiatric care to registered students of the university in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner.
The Student Connect Mentoring Programme provides a friendly introduction to University of Galway for first year students. Existing volunteer students are tasked with ensuring the smooth integration of incoming First Years into university life.
The Chaplaincy service offers pastoral care and spiritual guidance to the students and staff of University of Galway
You can consult with a member of the University of Galway counselling service for any issue. We provide skilled listeners who have experience dealing with all the challenges students encounter.