Recognised among the top 2% of universities in the QS world rankings, and top 100 in Europe. We are ranked 1st in Ireland, 12th in Europe and top 50 globally for our impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. We are situated at the heart of a vibrant city and a bilingual coastal region like no other – enriched by spectacular natural environments, a renowned creative sector and dynamic innovative industries, like the globally significant medical technologies sector. Our university community of 20,000 students and 2,800 staff connects Galway to the world. About one fifth of our staff and students have come here from overseas, enriching life on campus and in our city and region. We continue to expand opportunities for our students and staff to study, work and collaborate outside of Ireland. Our research has global impact – shaping knowledge, innovation and policy; while our academic community has collaborations with more than 5,300 institutions worldwide. In 2024, we spent a record €87m on research activities alone and we continue to succeed in the most competitive European research programmes. One of our core values is sustainability, which we are embedding across our teaching, research and operations. Our vision is to create global impact through our distinctive research, exceptional education and transformative student experiences. We are so proud of the role our 135,000 alumni play in making that impact around the world. Thank you for being part of that story today.
Galway has been voted #1 city for Student Friendliness and 7th in the Top Cities in the World for Students .
University of Galway was voted the most biodiverse campus in Ireland .
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