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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At University of Galway we recognise the critical role that universities must play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We recognise that the SDGs are the blueprint for a sustainable future and we are committed to the SDGs at an institutional level. Delivering sustainable development is central to our new strategic plan; Shared Vision, Shaped by Values. The Plan presents sustainability as one of four pillars with ten associated flagship actions across the university mission.
University of Galway was designated as a National SDG Champion for 2023-24 by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. We are the first University in Ireland to hold this honour and the the designation recognises the leading role the University is playing in achieving the UN SDGs. We are delighted to announce that we have now advanced to become an SDG Ambssador, we are not just meeting golas, we are inspiring others and leading the way towards a more sustainable future.
SDG Champions Programme - transitioning to an SDG Ambassador
University of Galway was awarded SDG Champion status for the year 2023/24. The SDG Champions Programme was established in 2019 to raise public awareness of the SDGs and highlight institutions making significant progress towards achieving them. The role of an SDG Champion is to act as an advocate and promoter of the SDGs and as a good practice example of how an organisation can contribute to the SDGs and integrate the SDGs into their work and activities.
In September 2024, University of Galway advanced to beoming an SDG Ambassador. As an SDG Ambassador we are not just leading by example, we are actively inspiring and guiding other to make a positive impact on our planet. From climate action to social justice we are committed to creating a better more sustainable future for all.
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking
The University of Galway was ranked 47h in the world (no. 1 in Ireland) in the 6th annual THE IMPACT Rankings, published June 2024, out of 1,705 institutions from 125 countries across the world.
It also achieved a top 50 rank in five of the individual SDGs and a global rank in a further six individual SDGs - See more on University of Galway's SDG Ranking results here.
SDG Accord
University of Galway has signed the SDG Accord, demonstrating our commitment at an institutional level to embed the SDGs into our education, research, leadership, operations, administration and engagement activities. We affirm our ambitions in sustainability through our University of Galway Sustainability Strategy. We demonstrate leadership in the achievement of the SDGs by promoting sustainability scholarship, social justice, human rights and global citizenship as graduate and staff attributes; by embedding sustainability in operations and investments and by building sustainable partnerships with communities.
Coalition 2030
University of Galway is a member of the Coalition 2030; an alliance of over 60 leading international and local civil society organisations working towards upholding Ireland's commitment to achieve the SDGs by 2030, both in Ireland and Internationally. The coalition is made up of international and domestic NGOs along with youth organisations, environmental groups, academics, and trade unions. Coalition 2030 members collaborate in advocacy for effective implementation of the SDGs and to monitor the Irish government’s compliance with its responsibilities as a signatory to the plan.
United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
University of Galway is a member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). UNAI is an initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the United Nations in supporting and contributing to the realisation of United Nations goals and mandates, including the promotion and protection of human rights, access to education, sustainability and conflict resolution. UNAI is informed by a commitment to support and advance ten basic principles. You can read about the principles here
Global Challenges University Alliance
NUI Galway is a member of the Global Challenges University Alliance (GCUA), which is an initiative that gathers the leading universities on every continent around issues of food security, bio-energy, sustainable urban development and climate. The partner universities work together to gather greater knowledge and translate knowledge into relevant action, to meet the global SDG challenges.
University of Galway Climate Action and Sustainability Policy
The purpose of our recently launched University of Galway Climate Action and Sustainability Policy is to lead the transition to a sustainable future by embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), into all our major efforts, including education, research, leadership, professional support services, operations and engagement activities.
University of Galway Research supporting the UN SDGs
As the research community at University of Galway continues to make significant contributions to achieving the goals of sustainable development, it is important that we recognise and record this work.
If you are undertaking research at University of Galway visit this page
Learn more about research and sustainability at University of Galway here.
