About
The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. The university was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway. It was known as "University College, Galway" (UCG) from 1908 to 1997 and as "National University of Ireland Galway" from 1997 to 2022. In September 2022, it changed its name to "Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway". It is also a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of 42 long-established European universities.
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #531
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Founded
- 1845
- Students
- 18,000
- How to apply
- Direct portal
Programmes
Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.
Scholarships you could use here
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships · Higher Education Authority, Government of Ireland
For students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK (Indian nationals qualify) holding a conditional or final offer for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD at an eligible Irish institution. One application per person.
The 2026 round closed on 12 March 2026. The next round date is not yet published.
Official page