University of Galway / Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
- Ireland
- Founded 1845
Overview
The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway.
Text from Wikipedia (opens in a new tab), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab).
Key facts
| Founded | 1845Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | GalwaySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 18,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,241 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | universityofgalway.ie (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
We have not read scholarships from this university's website. Search University of Galway / Ollscoil na Gaillimhe's website for scholarships (opens in a new tab)
Check the official page before you apply. Search all scholarships
People who studied here
- Michael D. Higgins (opens in a new tab)President of Ireland (2011–2018; 2018–2025)
- Enda Kenny (opens in a new tab)Irish poliitician (* 1951)
- Catherine Connolly (opens in a new tab)President of Ireland since 2025 (born 1955)
- Wilfrid Napier (opens in a new tab)Roman Catholic cardinal
- Nicola Coughlan (opens in a new tab)Irish actress
- Olive Loughnane (opens in a new tab)Irish race walking athlete
From Wikidata, where "educated at" names this university. It is not a complete list.
Rankings
Ranking sites measure different things, so a university can look very different on each. We don't copy their numbers. See how this university appears on the ranking sites themselves.