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#221 in World

#4 in Ireland

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Galway University
University of Galway Ranking

#4

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#221

QS Ranking

#98

THE Ranking

#351

ARWU Ranking

#501

US News Ranking

#528
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Q:   What is the ranking of the University of Galway?
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The University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of the Universities Globally – QS Global University Rankings. In the World University Rankings, this university ranks at #284 world. In 2025, this university is ranked at #273. This shows that as compared to 2024, this university's ranking has improved in 2025. 

In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, this university ranked at #351 in 2026. In THE rankings, Galway University ranks among the Top 400 Universities in the world. A few of the parameters that are considered for THE rankings are research, teaching, citations, international outlook, and industry.

Q:   Is University of Galway prestigious?
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In the World University Rankings, this university ranks at #284 world. In 2025, Galway Uni is ranked at #273. 

Also, in THE World University Rankings, this university ranks in the Top 400 Universities in the world and is placed at #351 in 2026.

Also, as per U.S. News & World Report, this university ranks at #528 in 2025.







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Q:   What is the University of Galway known for academically?
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A few of the popular University of Galway courses among international students are MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in Key Enabling Technologies, MSc in Corporate Finance, etc. In the context of research, Galway University is world-renowned as an expert research-led university. A few of the subjects that rank well in QS subject rankings for 2024 are given as follows:

  • English: #89
  • Performing Arts: #51-100
  • Nursing: #51-100
  • Law: #101-150
  • Environmental Sciences, Civil & Structural Engineering, Agriculture & Forestry: Top 250 in the world

A few of the university's subjects that rank well in Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings 2025 are:

  • Law: #151-175
  • Engineering: #251-300
  • Arts and Humanities: #251-300
  • Computer Science: #251-300
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University of Galway US News & World Report Rankings 2025

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On Galway University US News & World Report Ranking
Q:   Where does the University of Galway rank in U.S. News & World Report?
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The University of Galway ranks at #528 in 2025 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. In the previous year's rankings, this university ranked at #555. This shows that there has been an improvement in Galway University's ranking in U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are 

  • Global Research Reputation
  • Publications
  • Normalized Citation Impact
  • Regional Research Reputation
Q:   Does the University of Galway rank better than Limerick University in U.S. News ranking?
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Yes, in 2025 Galway University ranks better than the University of Limerick in Global Universities category ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Galway University ranks at #538 and the University of Limerick ranks at #989. So, Galway Uni ranks better than the other one. 

Look at the ranking comparison of these two universities over the years is given below -

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University of Galway

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University of Limerick

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#942

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University of Galway Ranking by Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

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Europe989898
World University
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Biological Sciences351301301
Engineering and Technology
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Law and Legal Studies101151151
Masters in Business Analytics101101151
Mathematics351301301
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering301301301
Medicine198191201
Nursing515151
Performing Arts5151101
Pharmacy and Pharmacology251251251
Physics and Astronomy601– / –601
Politics– / –251301

University of Galway Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

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Q:   What is Galway University ranked in the QS World University rankings?
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In the QS World University Rankings, the University of Galway ranks at #284 in 2026. In the year 2025, this university ranked at #273. So, in the QS rankings, there has been a decline in the rankings of this university. 

The QS rankings of this university specify that Galway University ranks among the Top 300 Universities in the World for 2026.

A few of the metrics considered for QS rankings are -

  • Employer reputation
  • Faculty-student ratio
  • Citations per faculty
  • Academic reputation
Q:   What are the University of Galway's subject rankings as per QS?
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The University of Galway subjects rankings in the QS subject rankings 2025 are given as follows:

  • Performing Arts: #51
  • Nursing: #51
  • Law: #151
  • Master's in Business Analytics: 151 in 2026
Q:   Where does the University of Galway rank in QS World Rankings for Europe 2025?
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The University of Galway is ranked within the Top 100 Universities in Europe for the second year in a row. This is as per QS World Rankings for Europe 2025. Galway University is ranked at #98 in Europe out of 680+ universities included in this year's rankings.

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University of Galway Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026

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Arts and Humanities201251251
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Law151151201
Life Sciences301301301
Medicine and Health251251201
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology251301301

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University of Galway THE World University Rank 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What is the University of Galway ranked in Times Higher Education ranking?
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In 2026, the University of Galway ranking in Times Higher Education ranking is #351. In 2025, this university was placed at #351. This shows that there has been constant for the last three years. Even then, this university ranks among the Top 400 Universities in the world.

Also, some of the subject rankings of this university in 2025 are given as follows -

  • Law: #151
  • Engineering: #251
  • Arts and Humanities: #251
  • Computer Science: #251
Q:   Does the University of Galway rank better than Maynooth University in THE rankings?
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In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, the University of Galway ranks better than Maynooth University. Galway University ranks at #351 and Maynooth University ranks at #501. Look at the comparison of these universities is given as follows -

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University of Galway ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025

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Mathematics201401401
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Political Sciences301– / –– / –

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Q:   Where is the University of Galway ranked in the Shanghai rankings?
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The University of Galway ranks at #501 in 2025 in the Shanghai rankin.

Though there has been an improvement in Shanghai rankings, the university has still managed to stay among the Top 1000 Universities in the world. Shanghai Ranking uses these parameters to rank the universities: quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 53% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Easy going
Internships3.3
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.3
Value for money3.9
Public transportation3.8
Safety4.6
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration3.9
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MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics) - Batch of 2023
3.2
It is not very easy to land a paid internship during the course of your studies.
Tips: People need to research more on the pros and cons of studying abroad before they jump to conclusions. You need to research the weather if the conditions would suit you, the job market, part-time opportunities, the rating of the course, and suggestions from alumni or your alma mater. A basic knowledge about all these would make you take an informed decision led by facts and data, which would make you take a better decision and ease the progression into your university and jobs later on. Please take time and get to know where, why and what you're doing in the future. Do not assume things and jump to conclusions.
Likes (Indian Food): Food is not a problem at all, you have all the Indian stores and restaurants which have similar food compared to India. Eating out may be expensive. So either get your masalas and basics from India and cook at home or get them here. So there are a lot of local options aswell. So, I think it is very easy to make your own food here.
Dislikes (Internships): It is not very easy to land a paid internship during the course of your studies. You need prior experience to land a job here. Any student must consider having 2 to 3 years of experience before planning to study here. Relevant internships are even harder to find as there is a lack of opportunities for freshers and not many companies offer them.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 35000
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MSc (Regenerative Medicine) - Batch of 2024
4.1
A fun and academic university.
Tips: Honestly, you’ve really got to look at the market first and just pick a course that’s actually in demand right now. I’d also say definitely get stuck into the college clubs and all that—it’s actually worth the effort and you end up learning way more than you’d think. If you ever feel stuck or anything, just give the international office a shout. They’re honestly great and happy to help with literally whatever you need. I’m really glad I made the move, the course and the whole vibe here have been solid.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): Ireland is a peaceful country and it's safe. I have never heard of a case in Galway where discrimination has come or someone has faced that. Even house owners are cooperative and take people from different races for accommodation. And in case someone faces that, the university has a special board that looks into the matter. So I would love to settle here.
Dislikes (Internships): Internships are hard to get and you have to manually search for them. Even for the graduate programme try to get after January as working timings are not flexible and it is hard to maintain both at the same time. Students generally end up with part-time as internships are hard to get, as companies are seeking candidates who have a stamp 1G or can do full time or have flexible working time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 875
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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MSc in International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B - Batch of 2025
4.6
Definitely worth joining this college.
Tips: Be ready to miss your family and friends. However you can transform your life, meet new friends, habituate to a new culture and weather. I loved my university life and course. I didn't get any scholarship but people in other courses got scholarships. Course duration should be more than 12 months to get a scholarship.
Likes (Safety): I've never faced any issues to date in Ireland. Apart from campus security, the University of Galway provides emergency call points, good lighting, ID card access to buildings, and wellbeing support services. Galway is a friendly city and I mostly felt safe, though busy areas at night can sometimes feel uncomfortable because of a few junkies.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Limited Indian restaurants and can't expect taste like India. You can feel expensive if you are a student. But once or twice a month you can go. We can also find Indian grocery stores but a bit expensive. We can get all types of vegetables. Students can try part time jobs in these restaurants.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 675
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026Read more
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MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics) - Batch of 2022
3.7
Best place to gain domain knowledge and the industry.
Tips: There was a culture shift. The way of teaching is very different from India here. It is more of practical oriented here. Though I didn’t avail the scholarship, I did the teaching assistantship at university which was a very good learning experience.
Dislikes (Internships): There is not much support from the career center for internships as that of full time job. Availability of the role and market at that time. For students I would suggest coming here with some amount of work experience. Career Cell should conduct more guidance events.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1125
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 52050
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MSc in Digital Marketing - Batch of 2023
4.2
Practicality and fun loving.
Tips: The college believes in practical knowledge and fun and interactive sessions. The college is a fun place to learn. The faculty are really nice. Lovely cafes inside the building with a variety of food. The student union gives a lot of stuff for free. Make sure to be active and participate during classes and extracurriculars.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2000
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 34000
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MSc in International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B - Batch of 2023
3.4
A good university covering all the courses of almost all fields.
Tips: Students can feel the courses here as hectic as all of them are mostly one year programs and it was a culture shock to me too. I didn't get any scholarship. I am satisfied with the university and the country, but I felt my course fee was a little bit on the higher side.
Likes (Public transportation): The campus is very well connected, in fact it is in the middle of the city. All modes of transport are available like buses and trains and their frequency is also good. Students can avail all the public transport options at half the rate that local has to pay.
Dislikes (Internships): My course didn't have an internship option while other finance courses have it. Guidance is available for those who have the option as part of their course. The students who got the internship have indeed got them in their field of study and later some of them converted them into full time opportunities.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
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How is the faculty for M.Sc Business Analytics and the student life? Are the modules practical enough and with hands-on exposure?

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The University of Galway is among the top choice of international students to pursue M.Sc. Business Analytics in Ireland. The university M.Sc. in Business Analytics offers strong, research-driven faculty and high quality, practical modules designed to develop hands-on data interpretation skills.

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Is University of Galway public or private?

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University of Glasgow is among the top public research universities for higher education in the UK. Glasgow University provides various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Scottish Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) recognizes the University of Glasgow degrees.

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What are the top programs opted by University of Galway alumni?

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The University of Galway offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. The top programs opted by University of Galway alumni are listed below-

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • English Language and Literature
  • Business

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How many alumni does University of Galway have?

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The University of Galway rich alumni network include 130,000+ members all over the world. Galway University alumni network include innovators, leaders, mentors, etc. Some notable alumni at University of Galway are-

  • Mick Lally
  • Paul Hession
  • Enda Kenny
  • Carol Nolan

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What is the minimum GPA for University of Galway?

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If you are an Indian student applying for the University of Galway admissions, then you would need a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the relevant UG degree. 

The more competitive courses at this university will need a higher GPA and the given requirements - 

  • English language proficiency 
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