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Kanishk Chatterjee

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As per the historical data of the university's alumni, most of the University of Galway graduates get placed in industries such as:

OperationsEducationBusiness Development
EngineeringHealthcare ServicesResearch
Information TechnologySalesCommunity & Social Services
FinanceMedia & CommunicationLegal
Human ResourcesMarketingConsulting

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Ishita Singh

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The scholarships for which the University of Galway international students are eligible are:

  • Global Achievement Scholarship (UG): For eligible international students, the scholarship amount for this is €2,000 (reduction in tuition fees for the first year of UG study) (Around INR 2 lakh)
  • College of Science and Engineering: A number of excellence scholarships are available up to €10,000 and merit scholarships are available of up to €7,640 (Around INR 7 lakh)
  • Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships: For international students, one merit scholarship is available per program, awarded up to 50% of the tuition fees, for the majority of th
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Chandra Chaudhary

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Since Galway University opened its doors first time in 1845, this campus has been evolving constantly to accommodate the growing number of students. At present, the main campus of this university has over 90 buildings on 105 hectares of land located on the banks of the River Corrib. The campus is located in the heart of the city centre. Students can get involved in 120+ societies and 50+ clubs to enjoy the campus life.

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Anya Aggarwal

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According to Shiksha's rating, the University of Galway has received an overall rating of 3.9. A few of the component ratings of this university are 4.3 for student life, 4.6 for safety, 4.2 for quality of faculty, 4.0 for value of money, etc. According to reviews posted by students on Shiksha, here are some of the highlights of Galway University:

  • The University of Galway is a great place to be. The people are friendly and there are many events hosted on-campus
  • The faculty is very approachable and will assist students regarding the assignments and coursework
  • There are 200+ societies available for student engagement
  • The campus size and faci
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a year ago

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Himanshi Shekhar

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Galway University applicants can hear the outcome of their applications within 2 weeks. Here is the general admission process after applying to this university:

  • The applicants are required to make sure the documents are uploaded
  • Know the application outcome
  • Receive the admission offer
  • Then, pay the deposit and then, pay the fees
  • Next, apply for a student visa
  • Secure health insurance and book accommodation
  • Arrive at the university and attend an orientation
  • Lastly, register and start the classes

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a year ago

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Akanksha Malhotra

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To apply to Galway University, the applicants can apply online. The Research applicants must contact the Academic Department first before making the online application. A few of the documents required to apply are academic transcripts, copy of passport, personal statement, letters of recommendation, English language proficiency score, etc. To submit the application, the applicants are required to pay an application fee of €35 (Around INR 3,100).

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Bhumika Kaur

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The duration of the University of Galway MSc in Key Enabling Technologies. This interdisciplinary programme prepares technologies for the societal challenge. Students are going to gain hands-on experience on the state-of-the-art Manufacturing research platforms enabling them to showcase their research potential. To get admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a 2:1 Honors degree, or higher, in Science and Engineering (Level 8).

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Nishtha Shukla

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Famous celebrities who have studied at the University of Galway are Nicola Coughlan, Michael D. Higgins, Enda Kenny, Pat Gibson, Sabina Higgins, etc.

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Designation

Nicola Coughlan

Actress

Enda Kenny

Politician

Michael D. Higgins

Politician, Poet, Broadcaster, and Sociologist

Pat Gibson

Irish Quizzer

Sabina Higgins

Actress, Political Activist

Mick Lally

Stage, Film, and TV Actor

Lisa Chambers

Politician & Former Barrister

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Himanshi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 10

In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, the University of Galway ranks better than Maynooth University. Galway University ranks at #351-400 and Maynooth University ranks at #501-600. A comparison of these universities over the years is given as follows:

University

2025

2024

2023

University of Galway

#351-400

#301-350

#301-350

Maynooth University

#501-600

#401-500

#401-500

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Gunjan Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

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
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