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University of Galway

Location

University Road, Galway, IE, Galway Ireland

Ranking

# =273QS World University Rankings

About University of Galway

University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university and is one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. We are an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in Galway City and West of...
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About University of Galway

University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university and is one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. We are an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in Galway City and West of...
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University information

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19%
3,044
52%
48%
1,956
60%
40%

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Rankings & ratings

University of Galway is one of the top public universities in Galway, Ireland. It is ranked #=273 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #287
  • 2014
    #=284
  • 2015
    #=280
  • 2016
    #=271
  • 2017
    #=249
  • 2018
    #=243
  • 2019
    #=260
  • 2020
    #259
  • 2021
    #238
  • 2022
    #=258
  • 2023
    #=270
  • 2024
    #289
  • 2025
    #=273

Ranking criteria

38.3
Overall
26.2
Academic Reputation
13.2
Citations per Faculty
46.6
Employment Outcomes
30.3
Employer Reputation
63.2
Faculty Student Ratio
95.2
International Faculty Ratio
81.3
International Research Network
43.2
International Student Ratio
85.9
Sustainability

Campus locations

University Road, Galway, IE Campus

University Road

Galway

IE

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