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1 University in Galway

Of the 1 universities in Galway, University of Galway ranks highest at #273 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Across the whole list there are 63 courses to choose from.

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QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

University of Galway

Public University · 63 courses

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EUR 17,000 – EUR 23,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1845Founded
19,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#273 QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 in Ireland
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Galway at #273 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Galway is cited most (3,119,581 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Connacht (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Galway, founded in 1845. University of Galway is the largest, with 19,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 61 bachelor's, 1 foundation and 1 master's. The most common subjects are Business & Management (12), Medicine & Health Sciences (9), Science (6) and Engineering (6). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (6% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 63 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Galway?

University of Galway (QS World #273) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Galway are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Galway?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 Years the next most common.

When do courses start in Galway?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Galway?

University of Galway, with 63.

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