University of Galway is a research-intensive university on Ireland's west coast, founded in 1845. It ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is especially strong in medicine, law, engineering, and the arts. Students benefit from close industry ties, a compact campus, and direct access to Galway's thriving tech and pharma sectors.
Galway, Ireland
Top 2% Worldwide (QS 2024)
Top 5 Universities in Ireland
Top 100 globally for Law (QS 2024)
Top 50 Worldwide — QS Sustainability Rankings
90%+ graduates in employment or further study within 12 months
Medicine (MBBCh BAO)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
LLM International and Comparative Law
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BE Civil Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Marketing Practice
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Top-ranked law school in Ireland — consistently placed in QS global top 100 for Law.
Major pharma and medtech cluster on the doorstep — employers include Boston Scientific and Medtronic.
Irish language and culture focus — one of few universities offering fully Irish-medium programmes.
Research centres in marine science, cancer biology, and human rights draw significant EU funding.
Medical graduates enter HSE, NHS, and hospital systems across Ireland, the UK, and Australia.
Engineering and data science graduates are hired by MNCs based in Galway's IDA Ireland tech corridor.
Law graduates pursue careers in international human rights, EU law, and commercial practice.
90%+ of postgraduates are employed or in further study within one year of graduating.
Undergrad
01 Jul 2025
Postgrad
Rolling (closes Jun–Aug per programme)
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling (select postgraduate programmes only)
The main campus sits on the River Corrib, ten minutes' walk from the city centre. Everything — labs, library, student union — is within easy walking distance.
Galway city is compact and walkable, with a strong live-music and arts scene. It hosts major employers in medtech and pharma, so networking happens naturally outside campus too.
Valid unconditional offer letter
Proof of funds: €10,000 minimum
Academic transcripts and certificates
English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL)
Private health insurance for stay duration
Valid passport (6+ months beyond visa period)
