The purpose of our research and innovation is to benefit humanity, society and the economy.

Navigating an uncertain future means thinking critically, working creatively, acting decisively. We do this through our four signature research areas, reaching across the globe and across the lifespan. In our research, our focus is on connection – across disciplines, and with national and international partners, in the community, industry, government, and the wider society.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies – áit a bhfuil ceangal, cruthaitheacht agus nuálaíocht tábhachtach dúinn agus muid ag smaoineamh, ag gníomhú agus ag maireachtáil ar mhaithe le cách - where connection, creativity and innovation help us to think, act and live for everyone.

Key Facts

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We now rank 284 in the world in the QS World University Rankings

64th

We rank 64th in the World in the latest THE Impact rankings 2025

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We now rank 165 for internationalisation in the QS Rankings

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University of Galway is now home to over 3,300 International Students

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There are over 19,000 students enrolled at Univeristy of Galway

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Students from over 120 countries worldwide