University of Galway

University of Galway is based in Galway, Ireland. It is especially strong in engineering and business, while still offering a broad range of programmes. Its student experience is shaped by an international atmosphere, with partnerships and mobility across many countries. For many students, a major draw is the international environment created through cross-border partnerships and exchange.

Rankings

#1 (Regional rank)▼

World Rank: #2

Regional rank

Ranked #1 globally in QS World University Rankings latest. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #2 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings latest. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

National rank

Ranked #4 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #4 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #64 globally in QS World University Rankings latest. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #284 globally in QS World University Rankings latest. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #631 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #631 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

554+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €4.00Wine 🍷: €5.00

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

640 € / 15000 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

640 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

6/10

Total Students

18,000

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

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