Established in 1845, the University of Galway is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Galway (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Galway. This institution also has a branch campus in Shannon. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, University of Galway (NUIG) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. University of Galway (NUIG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 179-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NUIG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | Ollscoil na Gaillimhe |
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 |
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+353 (91) 492 199 |
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+353 (91) 750 521 |
Other locations | Shannon |
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The following University of Galway'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 University of Galway's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Galway's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Galway a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University of Galway's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Galway has more than 3000 international students.Tip: search for University of Galway's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Galway.
University of Galway has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Galway is a public higher education institution.
University of Galway is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Galway does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Galway's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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/
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:
The University of Galway also offers a variety of outdoor facilities, including:
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.
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.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of Galway's main services:
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 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/
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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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University of Galway is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1908
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Galway's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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.
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.
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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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