The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI) currently includes four Constituent Universities, two Recognised Colleges, and five Colleges of a Constituent University. While each institution within the NUI federation operates under its own Governing Authority, the overall leadership of the University is vested in the NUI Senate, headed by the Chancellor.
The Universities Act, 1997, which came into effect on 16 June 1997, redefined the role and nature of NUI. NUI holds responsibility for maintaining academic standards of its degrees and qualifications awarded in the Recognised Colleges, while also offering guidance to these colleges.
What is the University of Galway QS Ranking 2025?
The University of Galway ranks 273 according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.
National University of Ireland, Galway Rankings
The following represents ranking of the National University of Ireland, Galway:
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Ranked By |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
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QS World University Rankings |
270 |
289 |
273 |
|
Times Higher Education Rankings |
NA |
301 |
NA |
|
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities |
NA |
555 |
NA |
Course-wise QS World Rankings
The university is now ranked in the top 2% of institutions worldwide. The University of Galway has made significant strides in sustainability, climbing into the top 50 universities globally for sustainable development.
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Course |
2023 |
2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Nursing |
101-150 |
51-100 |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
251-300 |
301-350 |
|
Hospitality and Leisure Management |
101-150 |
101-150 |
Course-wise THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings
The University of Galway has risen in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, now placed among the top 301 universities globally. This improvement in the 2023 rankings is largely due to higher scores in research citations and teaching performance.
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Course |
2024 |
|---|---|
|
Arts and Humanities |
201-250 |
|
Business and Economics |
301-400 |
|
Clinical and Health |
251-300 |
|
Computer Science |
201-250 |
Course-Wise US News and World Report Rankings
It has been named the number one university in Ireland for sustainability. According to the 2022 edition of US News and World Ranking, the university is ranked 47th out of 1,406 institutions, up from 82nd position the previous year.
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Course |
2024 |
|---|---|
|
Cardia and Cardiovascular Systems |
106 |
|
Engineering |
475 |
|
Clinical Medicine |
345 |
|
Mathematics |
378 |
Frequently Asked Questions on University of Galway Ranking 2025
1: If someone sees Level 7,8 or 9 mentioned in entry requirements, what does this mean?
A: Level 7 = Ordinary Bachelor degree
Level 8 = Honours Bachelor degree or Higher Diploma
Level 9 = Master degree or Postgraduate Diploma
2: What is the difference between taught and research programmes?
A: Broadly speaking, a taught programme involves seminars and lectures (much like an undergraduate programme), and is usually one or two years in duration (full-time or part-time). A research programme is usually longer in duration, involves study of a specialised subject/area, and the student will present a thesis at the end of their research studies.
3: How does someone apply to a postgraduate programme?
A: Research applicants are recommended, in the first instance prior to making an online application, to consult with the academic Department, or the Research Centre at University of Galway in which you intend to do your research