About us
Shaping and inspiring leaders since 1845
IT ALL BEGAN IN 1845
That was the year Queen’s College Galway was founded. Following construction of the iconic Quadrangle building, the University opened its doors four years later to the first cohort of just 68 students.
University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation since then, with a student population today of over 19,000. Over the past decade, we have been steadily increasing our global reach and reputation. According to QS World University Rankings, we are now ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 100 universities in Europe. Ranked Ireland’s #1 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE), we’re not just about excellence in teaching; we’re about shaping a better world.
Our International Reputation
University of Galway has a growing international reputation based on the quality of our teaching and the global impact of our research.
Our Location
Galway is the Silicon Valley of medtech
Galway – the cultural capital of Ireland
Key Facts
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in the world according to QS World University Rankings
#1
in Ireland for Sustainable Development (THE World Rankings)
30
ranked in the Top 30 most beautiful campuses in Europe
79%
of our courses have work placement and/ or study abroad opportunities
334m
invested in new buildings and facilities on campus since 2010
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our university student body is made up of students from 110 countries