At NUI Galway, we offer an extensive range of academically-challenging undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas of international quality. Our programmes provide students with opportunities for personal and academic development, as well as equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to embark on successful careers. The University's long-standing policy of innovative programme development ensures that the teaching programmes respond to the ever-changing needs of employers and of the economy.

Research activity at the University has undergone a period of rapid development in recent years and important initiatives have attracted substantial funding.

The commitment to excellence at NUI Galway embraces the holistic and individual development of each student, covering the intellectual, physical, social and cultural domains. In addition to the provision of top-class facilities for teaching and research, the University provides an excellent infrastructure for extracurricular activities. Áras na Mac Léinn, the Student Centre, incorporates sports and recreational facilities as well as student welfare services, facilities that will soon be enhanced by a new €40m sports centre.

NUI Galway’s close proximity to the Connemara Gaeltacht, the largest Irish-speaking area in the country, provides a unique dimension to the campus. The regular use of the Irish language is an established part of social and academic life, while the city and university reflect the rich cultural ambience of a bilingual environment. NUI Galway recently launched Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, a national €35 million institution dedicated to pioneering third-level education through the medium of Irish.

The University has established an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching and for prioritising the needs of its students. Faced by the challenges presented by an era of change, we are committed to responding imaginatively and effectively to the needs of students and of society in the 21st century.