National University of Ireland-Galway

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Informations about National University of Ireland-Galway

Ireland County: County Galway (Republic of Ireland)

Location : Galway

Address : University Road, Galway

Type : Irish Universities

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The National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG) is a university located in Galway. Founded in 1845, it has hosted influential politicians such as Enda Kenny and Michael D. Higgins. A brilliant institution, known throughout the world for the quality of its teaching!

Visit the National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)

One college with a wide range of courses

The University of Galway consists of 5 separate colleges, sorted by speciality:

the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
the College of Business, Public Policy and Law
the Collège des ingénieurs et de l’informatique
the College of Medicine, Nursing and Medical Science
the College of Science

Very complete, the UCG gathers every year several thousand students, united around the passion of learning and entrepreneurship. The quality of its teaching has earned it the reputation of being one of the most brilliant universities in Ireland. They welcome many foreign students, who come to benefit from their modern infrastructures, as well as sometimes more specific courses (such as marine biology).