Founded in 1845, the University of Galway is a public research university located in the vibrant city of Galway. It has a strong reputation for research, particularly in biomedical science and engineering, and a focus on community engagement.
Address: University Road, Galway, Ireland
Biomedical Engineering, Marine Science, Data Analytics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
The university has strong partnerships with the med-tech industry in Galway, which is a global hub for the sector. It is a member of the Coimbra Group of European universities.
Research:
The university is a research-led institution with major research institutes in areas like regenerative medicine (REMEDI) and data analytics (Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics). Marine science is also a key research strength.
Famous Alumnis:
Michael D. Higgins, Martin Sheen
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2500
Current students***:
19000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
110000
Pros
Located in a culturally vibrant city, the university has a strong reputation in biomedical engineering and strong links with the local med-tech industry.
Cons
The cost of living and finding accommodation in Galway can be challenging. The weather on the west coast of Ireland is often wet and windy.
Best For
Students seeking a high-quality education in a lively, cultural city with strong programs in biomedical science and engineering.
- Bioengineering, Healthcare, Innovation, Medical Devices, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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