Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

Name (Non Latin)	Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Name	University of Galway
Acronym	NUIG
Founded	1845
Motto	Deo Favente With the favour of God
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Address	University Road Galway H91 TK33 County Galway Ireland
	+353 (91) 492 199
	+353 (91) 750 521
Other locations	Shannon

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's academic range and degree level offering.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)	7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's acceptance rate range is not reported.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Galway has more than 3000 international students.

Admission Office

University of Galway
Galway H91 TK33
(91) 493 999

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Size and Profile

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.

Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

Student Enrollment

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

For information on University of Galway's housing options, visit: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-life/accommodation/

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

The University of Galway offers a comprehensive range of sport facilities to cater to its students and staff. The indoor facilities include, based on what reported to uniRank:

A 6-lane, 25-meter Swimming Pool with a moveable floor
Sauna and steam rooms
Basketball Arena and Sports Hall with bleacher seating for over 600 spectators
Fully equipped Elite weight training gym with lifting platforms and cages
Dedicated core and rehab studio
2 Aerobics/General Training Studios
Recovery Suite with Ice baths and Medical Treatment Rooms for athletes' needs
100-piece Cardiovascular Gym with 35 pieces of resistance equipment

The University of Galway also offers a variety of outdoor facilities, including:

An 8-lane synthetic international standard track with jumping and throwing facilities
Over 3 km of flat water for Rowing and Kayaking
5 km of Running trails
Up to 8 Grass playing Pitches
12 Changing rooms with warm-up meeting and conference rooms
Boat storage and access to water via a slipway
International Standard sand-based artificial surface for Hockey

In addition to the facilities, the University of Galway boasts an impressive array of extracurricular sports opportunities, with over 40 sport clubs offering a diverse range of activities for students to participate in and enjoy.

Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's main services:

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Galway financial aids include the following funds operated by Professional Services to provide financial support to students experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while attending higher education:

The Financial Aid Fund is divided into four funds:

HEAR|ACCESS FUND
MEANS TESTED FUND
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HARDSHIP/EMERGENCY FUND
HARDSHIP/EMERGENCY FUND (IRISH AND EU)

The Funds are partly supported by the Student Assistance Fund, with additional funding provided by University of Galway.

For more information, visit the university's website: www.universityofgalway.ie/financialaidfund/

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1908

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Ollscoil na Gaillimhe as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

European University Association (EUA)
Coimbra Group
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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Galway 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admission Info

Introduction

Admission information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

Institutional Hospital

University Services

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Fund is divided into four funds:

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Divisions

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Academic Divisions

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