University of Galway
Higher EducationGalway, Ireland1001-5000 Employees
NUI Galway, also known as University of Galway, is a higher education institution based on University Road in Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1845, it operates as a research-led university that blends teaching with scholarly inquiry, and it maintains strong ties to the Irish language and community outreach. With more than 17,000 students, it serves undergraduate and postgraduate programs, is ranked among the world’s top two percent by QS, and has been named Sunday Times University of the Year; the institution is a registered charity. In 2026 the university expanded its footprint by establishing offices in Dublin, signaling broader regional and European engagement. It has formed partnerships such as a progression agreement with FLAME University to enable FLAME graduates to pursue postgraduate study across three of its colleges. The institution also participates in collaborative events, evidenced by its involvement in the Atlantic Summit Galway 2026.