University of Galway

About University of Galway

University of Galway (Ollscoil na Gaillimhe), founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway and formerly known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), is one of Ireland’s oldest, most distinguished, and globally renowned universities. Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide (#273 in QS World University Rankings 2025) and placed among the top 50 globally for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Impact Rankings), the university is situated on a picturesque 105-hectare riverside campus along the River Corrib in Galway City—Europe's cultural capital and a global hub for medical technology (MedTech). Educating more than 19,000 students from over 110 nationalities, the university comprises four prestigious academic colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; the College of Business, Public Policy and Law (featuring the AACSB/AMBA-accredited J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics and the world-renowned Irish Centre for Human Rights); the College of Science and Engineering (anchored by the Alice Perry Engineering Building, the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, and the Ryan Institute for Marine, Energy and Environmental Science); and the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (home to CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices). University of Galway is celebrated for pioneering clinical breakthroughs, cutting-edge AI and data analytics, marine environmental research, and vibrant creative arts. International graduates enjoy an exceptional 96%+ employment rate and direct eligibility for Ireland's Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) post-study work visa.