University of Galway
Galway
University of Galway (formerly the National University of Ireland, Galway / NUI Galway) is a public research university in Galway, Ireland, founded in 1845. It is a comprehensive, research-led institution organised into colleges spanning Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science and Engineering, with a notable medical school and strengths in Celtic studies, marine and environmental science.
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Location
Galway
Established
1845
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
CAO (Central Applications Office) for undergraduate; direct via university for postgraduate
Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: University of Galway official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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