University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845, as a research-led university. Its journey began more than 175 years ago when the institution was established as one of three Queen’s Colleges on the island of Ireland.
Its proud heritage came to life with the iconic Quadrangle at the heart of a beautiful city campus.
In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, University of Galway ranked 270th globally. This ranking confirms its position among the world’s elite educational institutions, placing it in the top 2% of universities in the world. Times Higher Education ranked University of Galway in the 201-250 range in their World University Rankings. Furthermore, University of Galway has been named Irish University of the Year 2022 by The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
University of Galway aims to be firmly embedded among the top rank of research universities. The University makes a meaningful contribution internationally, nationally, and to the region, following a prioritise a set of research themes. Five thematic research priorities at NUI Galway have been identified and these are listed below:
We aim to provide students of University of Galway with a quality career guidance and information service focused on facilitating and empowering you to manage your own career development and make effective career transitions.
Below you will find scholarships for University of Galway. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University is a big step with many rewards, but also challenges. Counselling can be helpful for all kinds of difficulties, both academic and personal. You could be dealing with something serious that you've struggled with for many years, or it could be something small which has happened recently. Maybe you don't even know exactly what the problem is, but are finding it difficult to cope.
University of Galway has two student residences; Corrib Village and Goldcrest Village. They provide a home away from home for over 1,000 students during the academic year.
· Corrib Village is a 764-bed apartment complex comprised of 3- and 4-bedroom apartments.
· Goldcrest Village is a 429-bed apartment complex comprised of 4- 5- and 6-bedroom apartments.
The University of Galway offers StudentPad as a courtesy to both students and local accommodation providers. Providers are regularly prompted to update adverts to help ensure that information is accurate and up to date.
The main Library building of University of Galway is named after James Hardiman, born in 1782, noted antiquarian and author of the standard history of Galway and other works and first Librarian of the College (1849-1855).
The Library contains 540,000 printed books, with the total stock being nearer to 700,000 volumes.
The Information Solutions and Services Department provides a comprehensive range of IT services for students and staff at University of Galway. The department continues to review and change its structure and processes to reflect the needs of the University.
Our campus has been transformed over the past decade through our €400 million capital programme. With over 90 buildings on 105 hectares of land, the University is right in the heart of Galway city.
We also have societies to promote physical activity and positive lifestyle choices such as Airsoft, Baking, Bike Gang, Cheerleading, Dauntless, Dog, Lotus, Organic Gardening, Rover, Skate, Sláinte, Sober, Students for Health Equality, Style, Zen.
All of the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland have different routes to qualification but they all require you to complete a course of study with examinations and a period of relevant supervised work experience. In total, there are nine recognised professional accountancy bodies in Ireland with the four largest being: Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (ICPAI). Our courses are accredited with the professional accountancy bodies and students who specialise in accounting can benefit from significant exemptions.
I love my courses. Both of my majors are something I have been passionate for years, if not all my life. So far there is nothing I would change, except maybe the ability to manage your schedule more flexibly to afford working at the same time. I love studying what I study, and my hopes are high.
I began my degree bachelor of commerce degree in NUI galway during the pandemic. The staff were very supportive during this challenging period by setting up online platforms to allow students to create new relationships with peers. Within the university I made use of numerous services to ensure I was heading in the correct direction in my studies. The campus is always...
The university is very international and provides for many perspectives both in and out of the classroom. Teaching is very high quality and supports such as the student health unit, student pantry, and career development are very helpful. Galway itself is a great city to learn and live in. The biggest downfall is the lack of student accommodation. <br><i> Review provided...
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