MSc (Business Analytics) 

at Galway University, Galway

Students must have all the necessary documents and test scores to complete the application. International students must meet the University of Galway IELTS requirements with other admission eligibility, to get admission. 

Below is the University of Galway application process for 2026 -

• International students should visit the University of Galway online application portal
• Secondly, the student should create an account using an active email address
• Please note that some courses, especially are managed by CAO, have specific deadlines and procedures to apply.

Yes, as per an unofficial source, given below are the stats - 

• The University of Galway had a total of over 19,000 students in the year 2024.
• Out of which around 4,000 were international students, which is a big chunk of the total students present at the University.
• The courses offered at the UG level are more popular. Because 52% of the total international students went for them in the year 2024.

The acceptance rate at Galway University is around 86%. This acceptance rate suggests that NUI Galway is easier to get into. For admission to the Uni of Galway's UG courses, Indian students are required to have completed high school education. A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to the PG courses of Galway Uni. A minimum percentage is also required at different course levels. IELTS / TOEFL score has to be submitted too. 

At Irish Universities like the University of Galway, the September intake is the most important and the biggest intake. Most of the Galway University courses open at this intake. The PG deadlines at UGalway are rolling and vary based on courses. 

For Undergraduate courses, given below are the admission deadlines 2026 -

As part of the application process, students are required to pay a mandatory and non-refundable fee worth EUR 35 (INR 3076.15) for their application to be processed.

The Uni Galway is public research institute that is over 175 years old. In 2025, it ranks at #273 in the world by a top-ranking publisher, and it is recognised for its high placement rates, which places it among the top universities in Ireland.

The Uni of Galway has been recognised internationally for its excellence. There are 5 research institutes of Galway University. Some of the research areas of NUI Galway are:

• Web Science
• Human Rights
• Biomedical Science and Engineering
• Marine Science, Energy, and Environmental Science
• Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy Humanities

In the world rankings by Times Higher Education, Galway University ranks among the Top 400 Universities in the world. In the 2026 rankings Times Higher rankings, Galway Uni ranks at #351-400. In the QS World University Rankings, NUI Galway ranks among the Top 2% of the Universities globally. In the QS rankings, this university ranks at #284 globally.

No since while priority is given to new entrants of the university, accommodation at NUI campus is still not guaranteed. Rather, all valid applicants get entered into the relevant lottery. New entrant international students will be entered into the lottery for international student accommodation.

NUI Galway is based in Ireland which is known for modern healthcare standards and no particular vaccinations are recommended fo visitors. Moreover there is a Student Health Unit on the campus with doctor and nurse visits being free. It is staffed by 2 doctors and 2 nurses as well as a physiotherapist and a sports injuries therapist.