Galway University, formerly National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) is located near the city of Galway on the west coast of Ireland and was founded in 1845. With over 18,000 students and over 3,000 international students, Galway is in the top 1% of universities in the world.

The university is known for its programs in Computer Science, English and Literature, History, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Law, all of which are ranked in the QS World Rankings by Subject. The university is a member of the Coimbra Group of established European Universities and has several partnerships with other global universities.

Galway is also Ireland’s leading university for research and academic excellence. NUI’s Center for Data Analytics Insights is Ireland’s leading research center for data analytics and is a World Health Organization and CURAM recognized Center for Health Promotion Research. The Center for Medical Devices Research is the leading research institute of its kind in Ireland.