Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway
University of Galway was established in 1845, enrolling its first cohort of just 68 students in 1849. Today, it is home to over 2,500 staff and 20,000 students, including 4,000 international students from over 100 countries. Over the past two centuries, University of Galway has built a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence in the areas associated with its four Colleges:
- College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
- College of Business, Public Policy and Law
- College of Science & Engineering
- College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
The University enjoys a dynamic network of links with universities across the globe, including through the ENLIGHT network of European universities. Our 110,000+ alumni are located in 107 countries worldwide.
As a designated University of Sanctuary, the University of Galway fosters an inclusive environment for refugees and asylum seekers, providing access to education and support services to promote integration and social inclusion.
The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern lecture halls, comprehensive libraries, and dedicated event spaces, making it well-equipped to host major conferences and events. Its strategic location in Galway city, combined with a vibrant academic community, ensures a stimulating environment for intellectual engagement and cultural exchange.
Gaillimh | Galway
Galway is a city located on the West Coast of Ireland. It sits on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and has a population of approximately 85,000. A vibrant, cosmopolitan city steeped in culture and rich in folklore, the city is famous for its cobble-stoned streets, quaint shops and charming restaurants. It is known as Ireland’s cultural heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Home to the world-renowned Druid Theatre Company, Macnas Street Theatre Company and An Taibhdhearc, there is much to do in this wonderful city.
In addition, Galway boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The landscape leaves one breathless, from the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus, the most westerly point in Europe, to Connemara and the Burren. Galway City is ideally situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500km tourism route along one of the world’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. This is a coastline on the edge of Europe, an environment that has shaped the development of its people, communities and settlements and inspired its own particular language, literature, art, song and dance. It’s crammed with thrilling seascapes, cliffs, marine life, mountains, glens, loughs, trails and pathways. It’s a place to experience nature at its wildest, to explore the history of the Gaels and their religion, to experience great events, great food and drink and music, and of course, to have great craic!
The city continues to attract digital media innovators, creative industries, and tech entrepreneurs, positioning Galway as an important centre for media, technology, and creative sectors in Ireland.
Galway city has experienced very rapid growth in recent years and has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors, including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare and services that include financial, construction, cultural, and professional.
