Why NUI Galway

NUI Galway is one of the most popular universities for international students studying in Ireland. We offer a great range of programmes and an unrivalled student experience in the beautiful west of Ireland.

10 great reasons to choose NUI Galway

1. Established in 1845, NUI Galway as one of Ireland’s oldest universities. Over the last 160 years, the University has developed into a leading international centre for teaching and research across a broad range of disciplines, including the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Science, Engineering and Health Sciences.

2. NUI Galway was named the Sunday Times University of the Year in 2009 and is currently ranked 232 in the world overall by topuniversities.com. A degree from NUI Galway is internationally recognised and will open up a world of opportunities to you.

3. The University has invested heavily in state-of-the-art learning, research and recreational facilities over the last number of years. Our current €400 million capital investment programme includes a new Engineering School, Sports Centre, Student Cultural Centre and Library extension.

4. International Students comprise 12% of the entire student body at NUI Galway. We have many years experience welcoming students from countries around the world and have developed a range of support services to help international students adapt to studying and living in Ireland.

5. The University has a strong academic reputation, yet our professors, lecturers and support staff are known for being friendly and approachable and ready to make time for students.

6. Our degree programmes are designed to be globally relevant and will benefit you wherever you go on to work or further study. Our programmes also encourage key skills such as critical thinking, independent study, group work and time management.

7. As an international student at NUI Galway you will have lots of opportunities to develop your personal and social skills outside the classroom. There is no better way to integrate into the social and cultural life of the University than through membership of one of the University’s Student Societies or Sports Clubs and with over 100 Societies and Sports Clubs to choose from, and numerous opportunities to volunteer, you will find plenty of opportunities to get involved and make friends with fellow students.

8. NUI Galway is a research-led university and the research environment here is strongly interdisciplinary, built on our particular areas of expertise, which include Irish Studies, the Humanities, Public Policy, Family Research, Film & Digital Media, Human Rights, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Environmental Science. Here, you will be taught by academics who are working at the cutting edge of their particular area and you will also avail of world class research facilities.

9. The unique student experience at NUI Galway owes much to our location in the beautiful west of Ireland. The campus itself is situated on a picturesque 250 acre site on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short stroll from the centre of Galway. Galway is a real ‘college town’ and one of Ireland’s most popular attractions. Our location offers a safe and culturally diverse environment where international can easily feel ‘at home away from home’.

10. Ireland is an English-speaking country, and although classes at NUI Galway are taught in English, the city is located close to one of the largest Irish-speaking areas in Ireland. Galway is the perfect location for students who looking to experience the ‘real’ Ireland of rugged countryside, castles, lakes and rivers or enjoy the unique atmosphere of our bustling cafés and traditional music pubs.