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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

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Overview

Established in 1845, the University of Galway is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Galway (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Galway. This institution also has a branch campus in Shannon. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, University of Galway (NUIG) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. University of Galway (NUIG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 179-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NUIG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Control Typepublic

Entity

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name University of Galway
Acronym NUIG
Founded 1845
Motto Deo Favente
With the favour of God
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Location

Address University Road
Galway
H91 TK33 County Galway
Ireland
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe Phone Number +353 (91) 492 199
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe Fax Number +353 (91) 750 521
Other locations Shannon

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's admission information.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Galway has more than 3000 international students.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Admission Office Admission Office

University of Galway
Galway H91 TK33
(91) 493 999


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Control Type Control Type

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is a public higher education institution.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Entity Type Entity Type

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is a non-profit higher education institution.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's main facilities:


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Library


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

For information on University of Galway's housing options, visit: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-life/accommodation/


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

The University of Galway offers a comprehensive range of sport facilities to cater to its students and staff. The indoor facilities include, based on what reported to uniRank:

  • A 6-lane, 25-meter Swimming Pool with a moveable floor
  • Sauna and steam rooms
  • Basketball Arena and Sports Hall with bleacher seating for over 600 spectators
  • Fully equipped Elite weight training gym with lifting platforms and cages
  • Dedicated core and rehab studio
  • 2 Aerobics/General Training Studios
  • Recovery Suite with Ice baths and Medical Treatment Rooms for athletes' needs
  • 100-piece Cardiovascular Gym with 35 pieces of resistance equipment

The University of Galway also offers a variety of outdoor facilities, including:

  • An 8-lane synthetic international standard track with jumping and throwing facilities
  • Over 3 km of flat water for Rowing and Kayaking
  • 5 km of Running trails
  • Up to 8 Grass playing Pitches
  • 12 Changing rooms with warm-up meeting and conference rooms
  • Boat storage and access to water via a slipway
  • International Standard sand-based artificial surface for Hockey

In addition to the facilities, the University of Galway boasts an impressive array of extracurricular sports opportunities, with over 40 sport clubs offering a diverse range of activities for students to participate in and enjoy.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Galway financial aids include the following funds operated by Professional Services to provide financial support to students experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while attending higher education:

The Financial Aid Fund is divided into four funds:

  1. HEAR|ACCESS FUND
  2. MEANS TESTED FUND
  3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HARDSHIP/EMERGENCY FUND
  4. HARDSHIP/EMERGENCY FUND (IRISH AND EU)

The Funds are partly supported by the Student Assistance Fund, with additional funding provided by University of Galway.

For more information, visit the university's website: www.universityofgalway.ie/financialaidfund/

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1908


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group
  • ENLIGHT

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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