University of Galway
Galway, IrelandQS World Ranking #273
University profile
About
University of Galway is a public research university on the west coast of Ireland, in the city of Galway. Its campus sits beside the River Corrib and blends historic quadrangle buildings with modern facilities. The university teaches a wide span of disciplines including medicine and health sciences, the humanities, science and engineering, business, and law, and it is well known for research strengths in areas such as marine and biomedical science. The institution was recently renamed from NUI Galway to University of Galway.
Why international students choose it
- Galway is a compact, welcoming city on the Atlantic coast with a strong arts and cultural scene, which many international students find appealing
- Teaching is in English, the campus community is diverse, and the university provides support services aimed at students arriving from other countries
- Its west-of-Ireland setting offers a friendly, walkable place to study
